Common Colds

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Common Colds 

The lungs are susceptible to different kinds of diseases. This may be due to exposure to the external environment. It may also be due to the spread of the disease from other parts of the body.

Each lung has a large surface area making it susceptible to many airborne diseases. However, the tissues of the lungs are, by nature, very resistant to diseases. It is only when the person is physically weak that respiratory ailment affect the lungs. Some common respiratory diseases may involve the lungs and/or the other respiratory organs located above the lungs.

Twenty-five percent of the ailments reported to doctors are upper respiratory disorders. This is because the air inhaled may carry not only air but also dirt, dust, particulates, viruses, and bacteria. The impurities are deposited in the upper respiratory system, they infect the respiratory tract.

Common Colds

The common cold or acute coryza is an infection of the upper respiratory tract. It can be caused by any one of more than 200 viruses. When the infection occurs, the walls of the respiratory tract swell and produce excess mucus. It thus gives rise to the typical cold symptoms of stuffy or runny nose, throat discomfort, malaise, and occasional coughing.

Colds can produces fevers of up to 39C or 102F in infants and children. Such fevers in adults indicate that the infection is probably influenza. Most colds run their course in three to ten days, but infants and elderly persons are susceptible to complications such as sinusitis, ear inflammations, and pneumonia.

All cold viruses are spread by direct contact or by airborne particles. They become seasonally epidemic.

Preventive Measures and Treatment

                Because of the number of viruses involved, people do not develop immunity to colds as they do too many other viral diseases. Vaccines are of little use in prevention because so many kinds of viruses are involved. To prevent catching colds, avoid crowded places and people who have colds. At the onset of colds, a quick and very hot bath can stop colds.

                Colds are treated with rest and fluids such as fruit juices and water. In addition, medication such as antihistamines, decongestants, and cough medicines may also be prescribes. Some people with colds also eat whole fresh lemon and raw or half cooked onions to treat their colds. Aspirin is recommended only when symptoms are severe. Indiscriminate taking of aspirin increases viral shedding and makes the disease more contagious.

                In case of high fever, apply cold compress on the forehead and/or quick sponge bath. Paracetamol is also used to bring down the temperature. However, if fever persists, call for professional medical help.

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Medications and Reactions

Medications are needed to treat sickness and illness. Doctors recommend medications and therapy to speed up the recovery of any surgical procedure. These medications are carefully measure and studied also to make sure for its effectiveness it is also not harmful for the health.

Did you know that certain medications, making such nutritious choices may actually harm you? And that, in rare cases foods can lead to a serious illness or even death?

Chances are you already experience a food-and-drug reaction of the first place. In general, food-and-drug interaction has two categories; 

PHARMACODYNAMIC EFFECT- occurs when certain food interferes with how a drug works.

PHARMAKINETIC PROCESS- occurs when the drug is absorbed and then eliminated by the body.

Pharmacodynamics can also refer to the way a good food might increase drug’s effect. Example is if you are drinking caffeine rich beverages while you’re taking asthma drug has a stimulant effect. The result is jitteriness, insomnia and racing pulse.

Grapefruit and orange juice is an example of pharmakenitic process food that contains substance that affect the liver to produce a calcium channel blockers. If you used orange juice to wash down pill, that may thwarted the healing process. They mostly destroy antibiotics in your stomach if mixed with certain drugs.

More common are the less severe interactions that you can experience but they are unlikely to recognize. But rest assures that your doctor makes these dangers abundantly clear to you before taking the medications.

 

Tips for toe nail fungus cure

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Discover how to cure toe nail fungus.



Fungal infections are common on both fingernails and toenails. These can be harmful because as they grow they feed on the keratin that makes up the surface of the toenail and finger. You may get infected by fungus due lack of personal hygiene as wearing of socks and shoes. It is a no-no to hare footwear and other personal items.

Just to clear things out that bunion and plantar fasciitis are disorder that is different with toe nail fungus. Bunions are due to thick and tight shoes that are common to women. Plantar can be treated with splint that is worn at night. These differ with toe nail fungus.

There are many ways on how to cure toenail fungus. You can soak your toenails using warm water and apple cider vinegar. Dabbing the edge of your toes with tree tea and lavender oil is advisable because they can prevent irritation. Olive extract is also use because of its anti-agent properties.

Removal of your footwear after a long used is recommended especially those athletic persons. Wear cotton socks and avoid sharing personal items. Dry your feet if your stocks are damped. Best of all is to change your lifestyle in a hygienic way because some of this is genetically transferred. You can seek assistance with experts also for oral treatment for toe nail fungus.

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First-Aid Tips for Wounds

A wound may either be external or internal. It is break in a continuity of a tissue of the body.                    

Classification of Wounds

1.       Closed wounds- the skin is not broken.

2.       Open Wound- is a break in the skin   or in the mucus membrane.

Types of Wounds

1.       Abrasion- is characterized by the oozing of the blood from the ruptured veins and capillaries resulting from the scrapping of the skin. Contamination and infection might occur because of the dirt that contains bacteria may have been trapped into the broken tissue.

First Aid:

a.       Wash wound with soap and clean water to get rid of the dirt.

b.      If the water and soap is not available, clean the wound with hydrogen peroxide.

c.       If necessary, seek medical assistant.

2.       Incised- is a cut caused by knives, metal edges, broken glass, or sharp objects that eventually damages the tissues. The degree of the bleeding depends on the depth and extent of a cut. The blood vessels may be cut and may result in extensive bleeding, damaging muscles, tendons, and nerves.

First Aid:

a.       Wash with water and soap not directly on the wound but on the vicinity around the wound to get rid of dirt.

b.      Flush the wound with hydrogen peroxide.

c.       Seek medical help immediately.

3.       Lacerations- the damaged soft tissues are jagged, irregular, or blunt breaks or tears. There would be rapid and extensive bleeding. Contamination and infection may occur if not treated well.

First Aid:

a.       Wash with water and soap not directly on the wound but on the vicinity around the wound to get rid of dirt.

b.      Flush the wound with hydrogen peroxide.

c.       Seek medical help immediately.

4.       Punctures- a deep penetration into the body that damages the soft tissues or organs. Severe internal bleeding may occur which could fatal to the victim. Harmful bacteria may cause infection. It can cause tetanus which is fatal.

First Aid:

a.       Clean the wound thoroughly with hydrogen peroxide.

b.      Rush the victim to the hospital for immediate treatment.

c.       Do not remove the objects like ice pick, etc from the wound. This will serve as a natural cork that would control the bleeding.

5.       Avulsions- are a separation or tearing of the tissues from the victim’s body. Heavy bleeding occurs.

First Aid:

a.       Stop bleeding at once.

b.      Immediately rush to the hospital for medical treatment.

6.       Amputation- is a complete removal of a limb of the body either due to accident or medical procedure to prevent the spread of infectious disease to other parts of the body.

First Aid:

a.       Apply direct pressure; elevate the injured part, or digital pressure.

b.      Seek medical help immediately.

 

Tips to avoid ingrown nail surgery.

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Tips so you for no- ingrown nail surgery.


Some patients worry on about the hurting that they will feel when doing ingrown toenail surgery. I can feel nasal discomfort while on surgery in your bone arch. Rest assures that most result won’t require second surgery. There are several ways to avoid ingrown toenail surgery. Here are some tips that will help you.

Poor cutting of the nail is the most commonly reason for ingrown and primary risky factor. Take care of your toes by wearing good shoes. It is not advisable to use spurs and a tight heel all the time. Beware of foreign objects on your toes because this is one factors attributed infections. Tight shoes can fold nails on the toes that will eventually swell it. No more correction on what pain you feel. It resulted down to tailors cut nail surgery.

Ingrown toe nail have a great tendency to happen again. So take good care of your toes. It may be small surgery but you can feel pain and it hurts. Ongoing treatment is need also after the surgery.

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