literature assessment in this article introduces information relating to the most common causes of death in asthma patients‚ COPD and non-respiratory hospitalized patients. According to the researchers‚ the causes of death in asthma patients are inadequate and could use more information. Moreover‚ the authors are determined to choose this particular study due to the post epidemics of asthma mortalities during the 1990s. Although many research and studies have validated a consistent decrease in mortality
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Asthma is a chronic condition of the respiratory system that causes hypersensitivity and reversible inflammation of the airways resulting in breathing difficulties (Levy et al.‚ 2006). One of the features of the disease is fixed airflow obstruction which is where the patient’s FEV1/FVC ratio is less than 0.7. The reduction of this ratio is caused by parenchymal and airway damage resulting from chronic inflammation (Nice.org.uk‚ 2010). Fixed airflow obstruction is more commonly found in severe asthma
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the walls between the air sacs are destroyed‚ the walls of the airways become swollen‚ or if the airways are clogged because they made more mucus than usual. Three main conditions of this disease are emphysema‚ chronic obstructive bronchitis‚ and asthma. Most patients who suffer from COPD also suffer from emphysema and chronic bronchitis as to why they are commonly just defined as COPD. The patients who experience one or more of these conditions usually find it even more difficult to breathe. It
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vilanterol. Anoro Ellipta is expected to be available the first quarter of 2014. Warnings/Precautions The drug carries a boxed warning that LABAs increase the risk of asthma-related death. The safety and efficacy of Anoro Ellipta in patients with asthma have not been established‚ and it is not approved for the treatment of asthma. Anoro Ellipta should not be used as a rescue therapy to treat sudden breathing problems (acute bronchospasm). Contraindications Hypersensitivity to umeclidinum‚ vilanterol
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discovery suggests that there is a lack of connectivity between key portions of the brain which control attention‚ stimulus processing and impulsivity. Along with this the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine are shown to have a part in pathophysiology of ADHD. The neurotransmitter
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Introduction A 65-year-old man‚ Mr. Black was taken to emergency ward complaining of severe abdominal pain from his upper right abdomen to his mid back as sharp and boring pain after ingestion of fatty rich foods. Mr. Black was felt nauseated at that time but did not vomit and stated that he had a similar attack in the past month‚ but ‘none as bad as this’. Mr. Black had an abdomen ultrasound to reveal Mr. Black to suffer from cholelithiasis‚ a formation of gallstones in the gallbladder that blocks
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of Bernardo the reason he was playing in the hallway with the broken elevator shaft was because it was too dangerous to go outside his building. His building was his prison. Another example of surroundings oppressing the people of the ghetto is asthma. Throughout the book we meet
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Dander is s combinations of hair and dead skin cells an can trigger and allergic reactions and asthma attacks for individuals who are sensitive to the pet allergens . There are steps that could be taken to minimize the change of an allergen or asthma attack. At the Pet Palace there has been a new product that will be used on the pets during the grooming time to help reduce the chances of having an asthma attack or some type of other allergen. The pet groomers will use this product on the pets at
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and will become a reservoir of the virus 2. Standing water will serve as a breeding place for the mosquitoes Mode of transmission By the bit of an infective Aedes Aegypti mosquito Incubation Period 4-6 days (minimum: 3 days; maximum: 10days) Pathophysiology * Each of the 4 types of Dengue virus can cause either classical or dengue hemorrhagic fever. * Virus enters the blood stream * Neutralizing antibodies are produced principally against the virus type * Because of the production of
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Marijuana Help Cancer Patients?" LIVESTRONG.COM. N.p.‚ 28 Mar. 2011. Web. 17 June 2012. <http://www.livestrong.com/article/219707-how-does-marijuana-help-cancer-patients/>. "Herbs for Asthma: Cannabis." HubPages. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 17 June 2012. <http://sterlingsage.hubpages.com/hub/What-is-the-best-remedy-for-asthma-herbal-medicines>. "Medical Cannabis of Southern California." Medical Marijuana for Insomnia. N.p.‚ 18 Sept. 2009. Web. 17 June 2012. <http://www.mcsocal.com/blog/alternative-treatment-for-insomnia-marijuana>
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