Respiratory tract

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited autosomal recessive disease which the child must receive a mutant copy from heterozygous parents. It is an inherited disease, meaning it is passed from generation to generation from parents to their offspring through their genes. It is caused by the presence of mutations in both copies of the gene for the cystic fibrosis Tran’s membrane conductance regulator. The mutation that causes cystic fibrosis is on chromosome number seven. People who inherit only one copy…

receptors cause sedation, pain relieved and euphoria as well as respiratory depression, constipation and physical dependence. The κ receptor or kappa receptor are present in the limbic system, the diencephalon (part of the forebrain), the spinal cord and the brain stem. Activation of these receptors cause sedation, pain relief as well as loss of breath and dependence. The δ receptor or delta receptors are present widely in the brain, digestive tract and spinal cord. Activation of these receptors…

breathlessness and wheezing. An herbal tincture focus on repairing the lungs membranes and increasing strength and vitality of the respiratory system includes Lobelia, a bronchodilator and antispasmodic which will support the repairing. It is thought to stimulate the respiratory center of the brain resulting in deeper and stronger breathing. Elecampane is a tonic herb for the respiratory system and soothes the bronchial linings and acts as an expectorant. To increase immunity Oregano contains…

The fenicol groups of antibiotics are one of the generally utilized medications which are wanted to treat sicknesses relating to respiratory and digestive systems. These days, these gatherings of antibiotics are utilized as a part of veterinary prescription adequately. Fenicol gathering of anti-microbials incorporates a few regularly utilized medications like chloramphenicol and florfenicol. As of late, utilization of florfenicol has been expanded on account of its wellbeing in nature when…

sudden onset of fever and chills, sharp chest pain, cough, production of both mucus and pus, dry sputum, dyspnea, hypoxia, abnormally rapid breathing, abnormal heart rate, discomfort feeling, and weakness. Pneumonia is followed by upper or middle respiratory viral infection which then transforms to S.pneumonia of pulmonary parenchyma. The symptoms include increased amount and thick secretions that are more difficult to clear. Pneumococcal bacteremia is a result of pneumococcal pneumonia…

Flovent and the Drug’s off-Label Uses Generally speaking, pharmaceutical companies develop drugs focused on specific conditions. In most cases, these drugs can be used to treat symptoms or conditions they were not originally meant for. These situations would be considered an off label use, meaning it is being used for something other than its intended use. Flovent is no exception to this. It was originally developed for use by asthma patients, but it was later discovered to be an effective…

effectiveness and weakens lung function in infants and children. It aggravates the occurrence and severity of infant asthma. It also exacerbates sinusitis, rhinitis, cystic fibrosis, and chronic respiratory problems like cough, bronchitis and pneumonia. In 1992 study showed that 150,000 to 300,000 lower respiratory tract infections occurred yearly in infants and children under 18 months old and resulted in about 15,000 hospitalizations (American Academy of Otolaryngology— Head and Neck Surgery,…

food and it keeps your teeth strong. Q6. When food is broken down in the stomach, it forms a substance called chyme which is a slurry of nutrients. The cells of the villi and another part of the small intestine, transport food from the digestive tract into the bloodstream, where they can be used by the body. When the slurry passes into the intestine, it gets in contact with…

course of my research, I came across an interesting link addressing the close relationship mast cells has with basophils & eosinophils. Although mast cells do not occur in the blood, their localization in areas such as the mucosa of the respiratory tract or digestive tract raise serious problems, as a result to their encounter with environmental or food allergens. Along my research, I started noticing there were several papers addressing a specific allergic reaction, known as anaphylaxis. The…

copies of SMN gene: SMN1 and SMN2.4 SMA disorders are classified as types 1 through 4 depending upon the age of onset and clinical course. Treatment for spinal muscular atrophy has mainly been supportive mainly directed at providing nutrition and respiratory…