toe in first grade (had crutches); visited a chiropractor Hospitalizations: none Surgeries: wisdom teeth removed (Dec. 2002) Active/Chronic Problems: sports-induced asthma; no limitations; not being treated Allergies o Seasonal; no food allergies o Drugs – See medication history below: had a drug reaction to an unknown asthma medicine at age 8 Substance use/abuse o No tobacco use. Drinks wine ~once/month o Recreational drugs: none 1 • • • Exercise: running once every 2 weeks;
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Antihistamines‚ Decongestants‚ Antitussive‚ and Expectorants Antihistamines: Substances capable of reducing the physiologic and pharmacologic effects of histamine‚ including a wide variety of drugs that block histamine receptors. Indications: Management of: nasal allergies‚ seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis (hay fever)‚ allergic reactions‚ motion sickness‚ Parkinson’s disease‚ sleep disorders. Also used to relieve symptoms associated with the common cold‚ Sneezing‚ runny nose‚ Palliative
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Epinephrine is a multipurpose drug. It is a hormone‚ neurotransmitter‚ and a medication. Its chemical formula is C9H13NO3. Epinephrine is used in emergency situations to treat anaphylactic shock‚ cardiac arrest‚ asthma attacks‚ and many others. It is one of the most powerful medicines in the class of vasopressors. It works by relaxing muscles in the airway and tightening blood vessels. Epinephrine can be used on adults‚ children‚ and elderly‚ however it is unknown if it can be used on those who are
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Respiratory Volumes Activity 2: Measuring Normal Respiratory Volumes 1. Minute respiratory volume: 7‚500 ml 2. Judging from the trace you generated‚ inspiration took place over how many seconds? 2 seconds 3. Expiration took place over how many seconds? 2 seconds 4. Does the duration of inspiration or expiration vary during ERV or FVC? Yes Activity 3: Effect of Restricted Air Flow on Respiratory Volumes 5. How does this set of data compare to the data you recorded for Activity
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in humans by several leading health authorities. Compounds such as ammonia‚ sulphur and formaldehyde irritate the eyes‚ nose‚ throat and lungs. These compounds are especially harmful to people with respiratory conditions such as bronchitis or asthma. Exposure to second-hand smoke can either trigger or worsen symptoms. Health risks of passive smoking – pregnant women and unborn babies Australian data indicates that about 12 per cent of women smoke during pregnancy. Both smoking and passive
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TYPES OF ESSAY The Expository Essay The main function of the expository essay is to explain‚ or to acquaint your reader with something; it can be used to describe‚ explain or present some information. In order to write an expository essay‚ preparation and background research will be required. This will arm you with facts and information that will be subsequently conveyed to your reader. Expository writing will also require you to show understanding of the chosen topic – this is why many professors
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pollution. How does this affect the passive smoker? Some of the immediate effects of passive smoking include eye irritation‚ headache‚ cough‚ sore throat‚ dizziness and nausea. Adults with asthma can experience a significant decline in lung function when exposed‚ while new cases of asthma may be induced in children whose parents smoke. Short term exposure to tobacco smoke also has a measurable effect on the heart in non-smokers. Just 30 minutes exposure is enough to reduce coronary
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busy clinic day. He is coughing and wheezing. He has no known history of asthma‚ but frequently gets like this while playing soccer. He is in moderate distress. An H&P and physical exam is performed. As there is no previous history of asthma within the patient the issue is an extended problem focused with E/M Code 99202 due to the fact the mother reports it happening every time he plays soccer so could be sports induced asthma but will need extended tests of the area and related areas to the issue
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faced with a number of health issues‚ mainly as a result of poor diet‚ lack of exercise‚ and lifestyle choices; but‚ of course‚ genetics does play a part. My family‚ for example‚ has a history of several issues. My father suffers from diabetes and asthma‚ which my children have as well. My older sister and I both suffer from stress‚ which is most likely causing our chronic heartburn and my headaches; and‚ both my husband and I are borderline obese‚ which is a gateway disease to many others. While
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Case Study 1 The health care provider prescribed the 8-year-old girl with a history of asthma and allergy to bee stings a course of penicillin to manage her current throat infection‚ and cautions her parents to watch her closely for her a reaction. The health care provider specifically provided her a prescription of penicillin to alleviate E.O.’s type I hypersensitivity to bee stings. The health care provider is concerned about the anaphylactic reaction that the little girl can have as a result
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