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Associated symptoms with dyspnoea help in finding the underlying pathology, for instance, fever and cough point towards pulmonary infections like pneumonia and TB (McPhee et al 2012).... Associations with any gastrointestinal symptoms, dietary habits, increase or decrease in appetite and social/psychiatric history are important for an accurate diagnostic approach.... Weight loss associated with respiratory symptoms points towards an underlying cause of tuberculosis or carcinoma of lung (Freidman, 2001)....
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The goal will be achieved by: Seeking medical attention To relieve symptoms and ensure treatment of the infection Ensure that the infant is not at risk of more serious infections Preventing spread of the disease to other people Preventing the complications associated with conjunctivitis Home remedies Compress the eyelids with cool or warm water for 15 minutes Maintain body hygiene through washing hands and avoiding the sharing face cloths and towels Pharmacological interventions Ensure that drugs are administered effectively depending on the age of the child Advise the parents not to use steroid eye drops because they may cause permanent damage of the infant Bacterial conjunctivitis is treated through topical antibiotic ointment Viral conjunctivitis symptoms can be relieved through saline washes Allergic irritating symptoms can be relieved through saline washes and cool compresses If the symptoms are persistent and severe, oral antihistamines can be administered to the infant Population demography A study to compare the prevalence of conjunctivitis between Asian and White patients was carried out from pediatric records from a health center in the city of Bradford....
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Cough, sometimes caused by the production of mucus resulting in heavy saliva, and wheezing may also be symptoms of emphysema.... ABC's of Human Body Page number 210) So whenever these symptoms come into notice, one should immediately go and see a doctor for treatment without any further delay.... (COPD, 2009)
It is commonest among middle-aged and older men, those who suffer from bronchitis or asthma or live in air-polluted areas and heavy smokers....
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Research Paper
Currently there are numerous patients whose asthma symptoms are eased by the use of inhaled corticosteroids alone.... Unfortunately, in some cases, symptoms persist.... For persistent symptoms, they choose to introduce LABA.... This study is focused because it clearly states its target population of concern which is patients with persistent asthma.... Secondly it addresses the issue of what physicians turn to when asthma is persistent....
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Prior to the onset of these symptoms he suffered from running nose for a couple of days.... Since the symptoms were not severe, James did not see a doctor then for those symptoms.... In this discussion, the researcher will elaborate a multidisciplinary team management of an adult with moderate acute asthma attack admitted to an adult ward to ascertain the importance of team approach to managing adult respiratory disorders.... His father is a known patient with asthma....
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The research carried out shows that there are different responsibilities that parents and their children suffering from asthma have about the care of the asthmatic condition.... The research suggests that living with asthma needs the sharing of a series of responsibilities amid… Earlier studies have acknowledged different aspects connected with shifting of responsibilities but knowledge improvement is mandatory in understanding the implications of It also provides a basis on how two parties can negotiate their responsibilities....
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The virus has been associated to cause serious respiratory symptoms, and it can be particularly serious for children with asthma or other illnesses that make breathing difficult.... Children less than five years old and those with asthma appear to be the most a risk of enterovirus D68 illness.... In addition, adults with asthma and those immunosuppressed have a risk of the illness.... The most prevalent affected persons are asthma...
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Research Paper
The paper "Self-Esteem in Children with Well-Controlled asthma" highlights that poorer asthma control was associated with higher depression and anxiety scores.... The previously reported an increased prevalence of anxiety and depression in children with asthma is explained by poor asthma control.... There was no analysis substantial differences amongst active asthmatic children and those declining participation in age, gender, duration of asthma or use of other medication than ICS (all p values >0....
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