Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

influence transcription factors directly in the cytosol to reduce proinflammatory effects of the associated transcription factors (Johnson, 2004). Since salbutamol and other β2-agonists and corticosteroids are often prescribed simultaneously for chronic asthma, two questions need to be asked: 1) Are there positive effects between corticosteroids and β2-agonists justifying simultaneous prescription? Or 2) Are there negative effects providing a reason for the overall increase in asthma morbidity…

Momate Cream Momate cream is a skin treatment product that contains mometasone, a corticosteroid of medium-strength. Momate cream uses include treatment for allergies, eczema, psoriasis, and rash. It decreases itching, redness, swelling and inflammation. Momate is available in various forms including creams, lotions, and ointment, which may be prescribed by your doctor based on the condition being treated. Part 1: What Is Momate Cream? Mometasone furoate is the active ingredient found in momate…

Analysis of Sarcoidosis exploration to include a timely diagnosis and treatment of people with this disease are imperative to the future wellbeing and recovery of each person that may be affected. The decision to treat a medical condition depends on several factors including the natural course of the disease, the reaction to treatment, and the potential danger of therapy. The analysis of Sarcoidosis has remained troublesome and results in the postponed treatment of the patient because of the…

GASTRO-OESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE Description A common disorder caused by retrograde flow of gastric contents through an incompetent gastro-oesophageal junction. Dyspepsia is a chronic or recurrent pain or discomfort centred in the upper abdomen; patients with predominant or frequent (more than once a week) heartburn or acid regurgitation, should be considered to have gastrooesophageal reflux disease (GERD) until proven otherwise. Disease is classified as mild, if endoscopy reveals no or minimal…

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive chronic interstitial lung disease of unknown origin that carries a potentially fatal prognosis. The course is usually indolent but inevitable 1;2. The disease damages mainly the alveolar epithelial cell, with increased interstitial deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM), and enhanced fibroblast/myofibroblast proliferation. It progresses to loss of respiratory function and distortion of normal lung architecture 1;3. A variety of animal…

Asthma Study Study design National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute defines asthma as a chronic, lung disease that causes wheezing, chest tightness, coughing and shortness of breath (NIH, 2014). People who have asthma, have inflamed airways (NIH, 2014). It is a condition that has no cure but can be controlled through treatment (NIH, 2014). NIH points out several factors that can trigger or aggravate the symptoms of asthma. These symptoms include allergies (dust, animal hair, cockroaches, mold or…

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a chronic lung disease, such as pulmonary fibrosis, you probably have lots of questions about your diagnosis and treatment. Pulmonary fibrosis and other chronic lung diseases are progressive, meaning the disease worsens over time. Finding the right pulmonary fibrosis treatment plan is essential to maintaining and improving your quality of life. Here are a few facts on pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis and treatment and what to expect to help you be…

respiratory rate, dyspnea, retractions, and possible expiratory grunting. the patient may also have signs of pulmonary edema, such as frothy pink secretions. those patients who have conditions that predispose them to the development of ARDS should be carefully monitored for early recognition of the syndrome. initially hyperventilation causes hypocapnia and respiratory alkalosis. as the disease progresses, arterial oxygenation begins to worsen to hypoxic levels, becoming resistant to patient…

Allergic Rhinitis, Pediatric Allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction that affects the mucous membrane inside the nose. It causes sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, and the feeling of mucus going down the back of the throat (postnasal drip). Allergic rhinitis can be mild to severe. CAUSES This condition happens when the body's defense system (immune system) responds to certain harmless substances called allergens as though they were germs. This condition is often triggered by the following…

PSPs are generally seen in males that are 10-30 years old, and are rarely seen in people over the age of 40. Unlike PSPs, the peak age of incidence of SSPs occurs based on the underlying lung disease the patient also have. Commonly, SSPs are not seen until later in life. For example, the peak age of SSP in patients with emphysema is seen between 60 and…