1. Describe the symptoms of cystic fibrosis. The different symptoms of cystic fibrosis include repeated infections and thick mucus secretions in the lungs‚ it affects you with wheezing‚ a chronic cough‚ bronchitis‚ asthma‚ weight loss‚ dehydration‚ and many more mainly affecting the lungs and stomach. Sufferers may also feel very fatigued easily. 2. Describe two problems associated with the presence of thick‚ sticky mucus (a) in the lungs and breathing passageways (b) in the digestive system
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Before you read this one thing you should know is that although running can be very beneficial to the human body‚ not everyone is built the same‚ thus‚ not everyone is made to run. With that said‚ running is a part of many people’s daily lives and most of these people have learned how far they can push themselves without causing too much strain on their bodies. Running is also a way that people find self-achievement and purpose and without it don’t know how to function in their lives‚ these people
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DIAGNOSIS Requires a detailed history and physical examination and diagnostic tests - skin prick test (SPT) -serum-specific IgE testing to foods -oral food challenges * Referral to an allergist is IMPORTANT to confirm the diagnosis of a suspected food allergy. *Patients SHOULD avoid the food in question until assessment‚ and an epinephrine auto-injector should be prescribed‚ even if the diagnosis is uncertain. HISTORY It is IMPORTANT to inquire about all suspected foods
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rather common‚ and they transpire during every season. Mold allergy symptoms include congestion in the nasal area‚ eye and skin sensitivity‚ and wheezing. More severe reactions to mold may include a fever and breathing problems. Mold is also behind asthma and other disorders of the respiratory system. People who are allergic to allergens in the air like dust are more likely to develop a sensitivity to mold.
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74-year-old African American who was admitted for shortness of breath secondary to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation. His past medical history is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)‚ cardiovascular disease‚ hyperlipidemia‚ asthma‚ hear loss‚ and hypertension. His neighbor brought him to the emergency room because he was having difficulty breathing and weakness. When he was brought to the emergency room‚ he was very weak and restlessness. Williams breathing was visibly labored
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Topic: Second hand smoking is bad for your health. General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform audience about the effect second hand smoking can have on other people. Thesis Statement: Second hand smoking can be prevented by quitting or doing it somewhere where it wont harm other people. Introduction: Attention Getter: Have you ever been somewhere where someone is smoking and the smoke blow in your face? Think about horrible it smells plus the danger that the smoker is
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lungs‚ resulting in coughing spells that may be accompanied by phlegm and breathlessness. The disease comes in two forms: acute (lasting from one to three weeks) and chronic (lasting at least 3 months of the year for two years in a row). People with asthma may also have asthmatic bronchitis‚ inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes. Acute bronchitis may be responsible for the hacking cough and phlegm production that sometime accompany an upper respiratory infection. In most cases‚ the infection
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lives in a great safe environment. II. My daughter Ava has lived with being sick for 6 years‚ throughout this time and dealing with her illness it has taught me the importance of patience with children and adults of all ages. A. Ava has chronic Asthma and Allergies that affect her in all aspects of everyday life. 1. Ava has to take several medications and breathing treatments every week. 2. She can’t do everyday things that other children do like running‚ sleepovers. B. I tried
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until he took up the pipe. Then he tried smoking and it reduced his bronchitis by far and reduced his cough. He claims that he is sure he would be dead long ago if he hadn’t taken up smoking. In the old days smoking was prescribed to patients who had asthma but now it has gone out of fashion. More allergies are developed in non-smokers or people who give up smoking than smokers. Many severe bronchitis patients find that their first cigarette of the day clears their lungs and get rid of all their sputum
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in rent since January. Can you kindly call us at (832) 768-3899 to talk about the expenses? That problem should be taken seriously because toxin causes lung‚ cereal‚ and evidence cancer in nonsmokers and one employee already quit who suffered from asthma. Another one is in high risk for heart attack. We have known that secondhand smoke is even more dangerous that what smokers inhale. Many of us are considering finding other jobs unless our office air becomes safe to breathe again. We hope that all
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