Mucus

Introduction Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used in human and veterinary medicine to control pain and inflammation. Many commonly used NSAIDs, however, have serious adverse effects, including gastrointestinal ulcers, erosion, and perforation. Non-selective NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both cyclooxygenase isoforms: COX-1 and COX-2. COX-2 is primarily responsible for the inflammatory response, while COX-1 is constitutively expressed in most cells and is the dominant source of…

According to the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), in 2017, only an astonishing 19.6% of Congress consists of women. Our statistic from CAWP leaves more than 80% exclusively to men, with limited understanding of the needs of women, which explains why the struggle to obtain affordable birth control is a continuous battle. Access to contraception has been a hot topic for a while with much opposition from companies and religious groups, with the most recent attempt to defund Planned…

uro-genital. Skin not only acts as physical barrier but sweat is incredible acidic and salty which aren’t ideal conditions for many microbes. Our tears are also a barrier that washes away any microbes that reach our eyes. In the respiratory system the mucus found in our noses and lining our upper respiratory tract captures microbes and tries to remove them typically through cilia that moves the trapped microbe up our throat. The hair in our noses traps microbes found in the air we breathe. The…

Synthetic estrogen prevents the pituitary gland from hormones to prevent ovulation. Synthetic progestin prevents the pituitary gland from producing a hormone to prevent egg release, makes the uterus lining unable to hold a fertilized egg, and thickens the mucus in the cervic.()Each contraceptive has one or the other, few have both. The hormonal methods containing both progestin and estrogen are the better form of contraceptive since it has less possibility of pregnancy. The main purpose of birth…

In week 1 of clinical, I was assigned to an 82-year-old female who was admitted on February 15th for RFV Acute purpulent bronchitis Leukocytosis. She has multiple secondary diagnoses as well, such as, dementia, pneumonia, throat cancer, stricture of the epiglottis, and more. During my shift she had four types of medications, Cefepime, Heparin, Levothyroxine, and Pantoprazole. She is also a NPO patient and continuously asked for food and water. The nurse pointed out edema on her arm and elbows…

way I make sure of is that I keep u to date with my birth control. My current birth control method is the Depo-Provera shot, to illustrate; Depo-Provera is a shot of hormone/ progestin that keep the eggs from leaving the ovaries and also makes the mucus thicker to keep the sperm from getting to the eggs. Depo-Provera has its challenges of not being on the shot, but also has advantages, and disadvantages during the course of it being in the body. Females go through many challenges in life, but…

This is because our lungs are equipped with a series of tiny, hair-like structures, which help to remove microscopic debris and mucus from the lungs. Over time, smoking will irreversibly damage these little helpers, and eventually rid the lungs of them completely. Without these little hairs, the lungs are much more vulnerable to irritants. Number Six: It Can Be Deadly If left untreated…

unless you are told by a professional to use them. If disease gets more serious, it is likely that treatment in hospital will be needed. Treatments that are given in hospital for whooping cough include, managing oxygen intake, removing secretions and mucus from the lungs, being isolated to stop spreading, and entering fluids into the body with a drip to stop you from getting…

OH BABY!! A GUIDE TO CONTRACEPTION Methods of Contraception Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. The best way to prevent unintended pregnancy in sexually active women is through consistent and proper use of contraceptives. No contraceptive method works perfectly and all contraceptive methods besides abstinence have risks. Most contraceptives do not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases [STD’s]. • Sterilization Tubal ligation & Vasectomies are a permanent form of contraception.…

Every woman experiences labor and birth differently, but the act is unique and life-changing. After a long process of holding a baby inside the womb, moving into labor can be an overwhelming event filled with many different emotions. But with the encouragement of friends and loved ones the process can be alleviated. All the contractions and movements of the body influence the yielding for the path of the baby through the birth canal. In this paper the four stages of labor and birth are covered,…