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Before this outbreak, the average number of measles cases in the United States annually was approximately 100 (Corum). In 2014, California also had the highest amount of whooping cough cases in sixty years. Nationally, 2014 had thirty percent more cases of whooping cough than 2013 (Dickson). Both measles and whooping cough are preventable by vaccines. Vaccinations have saved 132,000 lives in the past twenty years, and yet one in five…

What's in the Flu? Sarina West Jersey College What's in the Flu? During the Fall season, we can expect the leaves to fall from the trees, the children to return to school and the weather climate to decrease slightly. Another expectant occurrence during this time of year is the increase in diagnosis of respiratory infections such as rhinovirus, bronchitis, and pneumonia. There is one type among them that may be considered the worst kind of respiratory infection, and that is the Flu,…

Is honey safe for dogs? The answer: it depends. While honey has been proven to have medicinal properties -- with reports of some owners using honey to treat their dog’s allergies and as topical solution to burns, with success -- it’s not for every dog. According to the American Kennel Club, giving raw honey to dogs can be dangerous to their health, especially dogs with compromised immune systems and puppies, which can be at risk of botulism. On the contrary, raw honey can be given to dogs…

Position Essay Topic: To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate? Thesis Statement: As a parent there is nothing that we wouldn't do to protect our children. So when we make the decision to vaccinate our children are we protecting them or exposing them? Should we vaccinate or should we not vaccinate? I feel strongly that a family should always research and ask questions when unsure about which vaccines their child may receive. Supporting Notes: ⦁ In the recent years, families have claimed that…

drugstore lipsticks. Spoiler: All of them are absolutely gorgeous! I absolutely can not leave the house without a touch of lipstick, it is an essential for me in my everyday life. Of course, over the years I've had many people tell me (*cough* older relatives *cough*) that "young people don't need lipstick" which I now realise was more of a hint that I was making bad choices when it came to the shades of lipsticks that I was using. I love to wear neutral nudes, and gentle purples for my everyday…

After reviewing my persuasive speech over why the University of Oklahoma is the best university in the nation, I would sum up my speech as a little bit of train wreck. Although I made good claims with factual evidence, the amount of stuttering I did, and all the times I was choked up throughout the speech drew my audience’s attention away. From this, I lost my audience’s belief that I was competent of the information I was reiterating to them. At the introduction of my speech I believe I…

glands. Lung carcinomas kills most of its victims, and is the most common cause of cancer related deaths worldwide. Lung cancer normally does not start showing signs unless it’s later stages. Most common signs and symptoms are: “Smokers cough” – a persistent cough that gets continuously worse, chest pain, coughing up blood, shortness of breath, raspy voice, recurring pneumonia or bronchitis, neck and face swelling, weight loss, decreased appetite and energy. Many victims of lung cancer…

forever with each other. (Pahabain niyo na lang Yung meeting nila kung maikli pa - JAREV) The two talked and talked for hours and neither wanted the conversation to end but destiny was cruel. Gabriel was already rotting Gabriel: Savrina… *cough* *cough* This ride was the best thing that ever happened to me… it brought me to you. And I’m thankful for that, Savrina. I’m thankful. You must do me this honor. Promise me you’ll survive. That you won’t give up, no matter what happens, no matter how…

physical findings in his or her assessment. Social findings such as a low educate level may indicate the need for further education. The lifestyle choice of smoking can quickly determine if the patient is coughing from a cold or if it is a chronic cough from smoking. According to Bickley (2014) social history should include, “education level, family of origin, current household, personal interests, and lifestyle” (p. 7). I find a lot of times through visits to new primary care providers that…

airways beyond the terminal bronchioles with destruction of alveolar walls resulting in loss of elastic recoil and airflow limitation. Cigarette smoking is the main cause of pulmonary emphysema with signs and symptoms, including dyspnea on exertion, cough with scant mucus, weight loss, tachypnea, end- expiratory wheezes, use of accessory muscle, barrel chest, pursed lip breathing, and hyperresonant lung sound. These clinical manifestations have been seen or reported during Mason’s physical…