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Laryngospasm and Bronchospasm Alyssa Acosta San Joaquin Valley College Abstract Laryngospasms and bronchospasms are both spasms that occur during within the upper respiratory tract (Frey & Ross, 2014). They can either occur in the operating room, during induction of anesthesia or can occur in a normal setting, triggered by things other than anesthesia. Depending on severity and setting, laryngospasms and bronchospasms can be either non life-threatening or life-threatening (Drugs.com,…

She is antalgic in flexion. IW was diagnosed with lumbar facet syndrome, rib sprain/strain, sacroiliac sprain/strain, muscle spasms and thoracic sprain/strain. Recommendation was made to continue spinal manipulation 3 times weekly for 4 weeks with re-evaluation to reduce muscle spasms and stiffness and for muscle re-education, increase joint mobility and for edema…

common type affecting 80-90% of those diagnosed with the adductor form, and it involves irregular and excessive contractions of the muscles that control the vocal cords. In this type, the thyroarteynoid muscle spasms and forces the vocal cords to come together very tightly. Due to the spasm, the voice quality becomes “strangled-sounding” and results in a broken speech pattern that has abrupt starting and stopping qualities (dystonia medical research foundation). In the adductor form, the…

showed no stenotic arteries, however they also injected ergonovine which appeared to cause a right coronary artery spasm. The patient was treated with calcium channel blockers and nitrates. A follow up two weeks later showed normal wall motion as well as a sigmoid septum, and normal systolic function. He was ultimately diagnosed with takotsubo cardiomyopathy caused by coronary spasm and intraventricular…

The earlier a patient is diagnosed with tetanus, the more efficient the treatment for the disease will be for the patient. For instance, a patient with muscle spasms and stiffness who had recently sustained a deep wound or cut should quickly see a doctor for a diagnosis. However, patients who inject drugs because of other medical conditions will require a blood test to confirm the diagnosis. In general, any cut…

and removal of her Flector patch. Muscle spasms are noted throughout the lumbar paraspinous region with a small activity in the medium musculature. Light touch sensation to the lower extremities is decreased in the right L5 pattern. Tendon reflexes are decreased in the right ankle. No muscle atrophy is appreciated except for the spot in the low back Impression is lumbar disc derangement, status post lumbar fusion surgery with ongoing pain and muscle spasms and lower extremity radicular…

tract. Relieves colicky abdominal pain which is caused by painful spasms in the muscles in the GI (gastro-intestinal) or GU (genito-urinary) tract. Other medications containing Hyoscine include Buscopan cramps and Buscopan IBS relief. Buscopan… Buscopan is an antispasmodic treatment specifically designed to target cramps and relieve stomach pain. Buscopan acts upon the intestinal walls to relieve the pain and discomfort caused by spasms and cramps solving the problem not just disguising it.…

325 cases (46.4 per year) were reported. (Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 2001) The tetanus infection attacks the nervous system, causing spasms and weakness of the muscles, especially of the jaw and neck, which can lead to respiratory distress. Symptoms typically occur within 1-2 weeks after exposure and include muscle spasms, stiffness of the neck, inability, or difficulty opening the mouth, difficulty-swallowing, headache, fever, and increased perspiration. Proper…

fired by Dish Network for violating the drug free policy. Brandon Coates was selected for a random drug test by Dish Network, and he knew he would fail the test. Brandon was “paralyzed in car accident and uses medical marijuana since 2009 for painful spasms that jolts his body “(Healy, 2014, para. 1). Brandon then states he smoked mostly at night and marijuana has never hurt his performance answering customer calls (Healy, 2014). What does that mean mostly smoked at night, does he sometimes…

Epilepsy Disease is a brain disorder. Clusters of nerve cells in the brain signal abnormally. The normal pattern of neuronal activity is disturbed. It causes strange sensations, emotions, and behavior. Sometimes it causes convulsions, muscle spasms, and loss of consciousness. Epilepsy is not contagious or caused by a mental illness or mental retardation. It cannot be cured, but can eventually go away on its own in some people. It may develop because of an abnormality in the brain wiring, an…