Nasal congestion

Influenza Virus The flu is one of the most common diseases in the world. The cause of it is the influenza “flu” virus. The viruses’ structure plays a big part in how it spreads. It affects systems in the body and causes them to malfunction. When the systems malfunction, it causes flu-related symptoms. The flu is often confused with the common cold, but it’s much more deadly and, in some cases, can even be fatal. The influenza virus affects the respiratory, immune, and digestive systems. The…

Chinese, Thai, Indian, Korean, and Tex-Mex recipes. In cooking, it adds flavor, garnishing, and a sharp taste to foods (“Chili Powder”). Chili peppers are used as healing herbs, too (“History of Chili Powder”). Chili Powder can be used to clear nasal congestion, soothe throat infections, and relieve pain during muscle spasms. This spice is beneficial in getting rid of dangerous toxins in the body, digesting food by triggering gastric acids, and fighting diseases through Indian medicine methods…

Introduction Influenza is part of the Orthomyxoviridae viral family and has three subtypes A, B and C. All three subtypes infect humans, the most common subtypes causing infection are A and B. The common/seasonal flu are results of both A and B subtypes and the cause of 8,000 deaths on average per year in the UK. The previous influenza pandemics have been the result of the A subtype (PHE, 2014, CDC, 2015, Webster et al, 2013). The Influenza viruses are “filamentous enveloped particles”…

Evidence-Based Clinical Intervention Fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum, is a benign childhood condition that affects many children each year to its easy mode of transmission. As providers, understanding the etiology of the illness, presentation, differential diagnoses, treatment, and management, will be of high importance for all patients. This paper will discuss the medical problem, the pathophysiology of the infection, typical presenting signs and symptoms, three differential…

[of the allergy sufferers have] found relief with allergen immunotherapy” (Communications). Ragweed allergy symptoms according to Nayak and others are, “sneezing; rhinorrhea/runny nose; itchy nose, throat, and palate; itchy, watery eyes; and nasal congestion/stuffiness.” According to Cox and more, allergy immunotherapy is, “for patients with allergic diseases, including rhinitis, allergic asthma, Hymenoptera sensitivity, and atopic dermatitis.” Allergy Immunotherapy is a treatment that…

Another primary nursing problem related to his hypervolemia is impaired oxygenation. This problem is exacerbated by Giovanni’s increasing cardiac demand, which resulted in a decrease in his cardiac output. His chest x-ray validated his condition, revealing an enlarged cardiothoracic ratio. According to Mensah et al. (2015 p.159), cardiothoracic ratio is the marker for confirming changes in an individual’s cardiac size. The pathophysiology of Giovanni’s impaired oxygenation is interlaced with…

The problems that were identified in Mr. Elliot were his runny nose, cough, head, and chest congestion, frequent nose bleeds and multiple bruises to his arms and legs. He also had an elevated blood pressure of 180/90, chronic atrial fibrillation, elevated INR of 4.8, and elevated digoxin level 3.8. Mr. Elliot has chronic atrial fibrillation and is being treated with Warfarin. Warfarin is a Vitamin K antagonist, a blood thinner that is used to treat and reduce the chance of blood clots forming,…

Employment is a major element of QOL because it affects many other important elements in QOL. Taylor’s unemployment may cause life style consequences such as financial hardship, inadequate recreational opportunities and loss of independence and also found difficulty in maintaining social relationship. Cognitive and communicative impairments after TBI are often common. Cognitive disturbances may disrupt number of elements of cognition including memory, orientation and attention and functioning.…

Sleep Apnea and Snoring Therapy INTRO About 90 million Americans experience some form of snoring or sleep apnea, according to the National Sleep Foundation. While snoring can be annoying, it is relatively harmless. Sleep apnea, on the other hand, should be addressed to prevent more serious problems down the road. Sleep apnea, by definition, is the failure to achieve oronasal air flow for at least 10 seconds at a time while sleeping. This can occur five to 10 times per hour in people who have…

Name of disease and locus: Cystic Fibrosis is caused by a mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene (CFTR; 602421). The gene is located on the long (q) arm of chromosome 7 at position 31.2. There are 5 different mutations of this gene that can cause cystic fibrosis. Frequency: 1 in 2500 newborn infants are born with cystic fibrosis. In 2013 just over 10,000 people were recorded to have cystic fibrosis in the UK. The most common mutation of the CFTR gene is…