Respiratory system

While these symptoms are similar to those of allergic rhinitis (hay fever), non-allergic rhinitis does not involve the immune system which overacts to allergens (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 2016). Non-allergic rhinitis also rarely causes itchy nose, eyes or throat which would not explain John’s itchy eyes. Although this condition is similar to AR and provides…

and reported by an affected patient (3). Besides that, dyspnoea also comes with many interpretation such as “difficult, laboured, uncomfortable breathing” (4), an “awareness of respiratory distress” (5), and “the sensation of feeling…

•Respiratory distress syndrome is a condition where fluid collects in the lungs air sacs, preventing the flow of oxygen to the organs. •Some common causes of respiratory distress syndrome are: inhaling of a toxic substance, things such as, salt water, smoke, chemicals, developing a blood infection and developing of a lung infection like pneumonia. Risk factors for this condition include: a sibling that had respiratory distress syndrome, mother that had diabetes, c-section or labor delivery…

Pathophysiology: Small Bowel Obstruction The effect of small bowel obstruction is connected to its start and location. The start, location, and length of the intestinal tract nearest to the obstruction and the existence and severity of ischemia. The cause of small bowel obstruction include hernias, adhesions within the abdomen and tumors. The lumen near the obstruction fills with a massive amount of fluid and gas. The obstruction keeps water and electrolytes from properly absorbing. As a…

1.4.9 Kinetics and metabolism Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons are lipophilic compounds that are readily absorbed from the lungs following inhalation, the gastrointestinal (GI) tract following ingestion and the skin following dermal exposure (ASTDR, 1995). In humans, it was reported that B(a)P measured in the lungs following inhalation of soot particles was much lower than expected. This may be due to the ability of the pulmonary epithelial cells to metabolise B(a)P thereby facilitating its…

Thank you very much for referring your wife along for management of her asthma. As you are aware, she was first diagnosed with asthma at about the age of 17 or 18, but does believe that perhaps prior to that, there was some exercise-induced bronchospasm that had been left untreated. Since that time, she has been taking Ventolin only very occasionally and never more regularly than once or twice a week. Her normal triggers have previously been cold air, exercise, viral infections and sulfur.…

The distinction between pimples and zits zits vs pimples Pimples has a tendency to surface while the oil and melanin glands in the pores and skin get clogged. This outcome in a raised pop which produces pus. pimples are generally infectious in nature and generally tend to spread if carelessly popped main to worsened situations. On the other hand, pimples result from the blockage that occurs within the pores and skin pores. Pimples appear as raised pustules or papules and are very painful. Acne…

Human health effects caused by DINP Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) is a phthalate ester that is commonly used as a plasticizer to make softness and flexibility to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products, such as children’s toys. There are many health effects of DINP migrating from children’s toys during mouthing activities. Some concerns are on the kidney and liver, it causes decrease in body weight, an increase in liver weight and and changes in hypertrophy. If toys find their way into children’s…

Croup is an acute infectious laryngotracheitis which occurs mostly in children less than six years of age(although the peak incidence is around two years). It is characterized by a barking cough, hoarse voice and respiratory difficulties, which are typically seen to occur at night. Symptoms of croup Croup usually begins as an ordinary cold with symptoms such as a runny nose, slight rise of temperature and a mild cough. Within a week, a child with croup develops a barking cough with noisy…

Silicos disease form part of the lung disorder known as pneumoconioses and is characterized by nodules and fibrous scar tissue within the lungs. It is often caused by inhaling silica particles from the quartz in rocks, sand and similar other substances. These particles gets entrapped in the alveoli and macrophages that are present in the alveoli consumes the silica particles and died with the resulting inflammation attracting more macrophages, resulting into the formation of nodules and fibrous…