Copyright #ERS Journals Ltd 2002 European Respiratory Journal ISSN 0903-1936 Eur Respir J 2002; 19: 6–7 DOI: 10.1183/09031936.02.00281002 Printed in UK – all rights reserved EDITORIAL Understanding cough A.H. Morice*‚ J. Widdicombe#‚ P. Dicpinigaitis}‚ L. Groenkez A recent meeting on antitussive strategies presented an opportunity to review current practice in the treatment of acute cough due to respiratory tract infection (RTI). Multiple factors contribute to the present lack
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they may have during this time. 1.2 describe different approaches to alleviate pain and minimise discomfort There is various different ways to alleviate pain‚ the most obvious been drug use‚ such as those devised to do just so‚ i.e. paracetamol‚ codeine‚ ibuprofen and morphine etc. these would usually be in a tablet or liquid form or be administered via a IV drip. However there are also alternative methods that can be used to minimise pain and discomfort such hot water bottles‚ massage and light
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The Opium Poppy control act of 1942 Tony Curtis Opium is an addictive drug made from poppy plants. It is used both for a narcotic and medicinal uses as an analgesic to reduce pain without loss of consciousness. Opium contains morphine‚ codeine‚ noscapine‚ papaverine and thebaine. The psychological effects of opium have been known since circa 4‚000 B.C. by the ancient Sumerians who used symbols such as ‘joy’ for poppy. In the 17th century opium use in China grew based on the introduction of
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“OTC” The Ideal Choice Abstract: This paper will focus on comparing the positives and negatives of taking 3 OTC painkillers‚ Motrin‚ Tylenol‚ and Bayer‚ and will determine which of these is the safest‚ most beneficial‚ OTC painkiller. Sources include FDA Reports‚ a research study‚ manufacturer’s information and other medical documentation. Nikkos Jackson GE117 Composition 1 It’s 3:15a.m.‚ and you just woke up with a pounding headache. You are running a slight fever‚ and
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medications‚ and normally contain Hydrocodone or Oxycodone such as Vicodin or Percocet. The International Center for Advancement of Addiction Treatment defines an opiate as drugs found in or manufactured from opium and the main ingredients are morphine and codeine. 11. Thesis: Today I’m here to inform you on the abuse and addiction to opiates and the effects it has. 111. Personal Statement: I chose this topic because of the wide spread use of Opiates among teenagers‚ and 9% of the population is misusing
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Journey To Self-Destruction in One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest In One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest‚ the character of Randle P. McMurphy undergoes a gradual journey towards self-destruction. His actions go from the minuscule‚ such as changing minor ward policies‚ to the act of trying to strangle Nurse Ratched. All of his actions‚ minor and major‚ lead to his self-destruction. He continues this behavior even after he discovers he’s only hurting himself with his actions. McMurphy begins by protesting
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NURSING PROBLEM | GOAL AND OBJECTIVES | NURSING INTERVENTIONS | RATIONALE | EVALUATION | Pain related to scoliosis as evidenced by a pain scale of 8/10.CUESSubjective: * “ masakit yung likod ko‚ iba sya sa pangangalay‚ basta sobrang masakit lalo na nung before ako iadmit dito sa hospital.” * “madalas kase sumasakit ang likod ko”.• patient was taking a bath when she noted a “pressure” pain at the lumbar area.Objective: * Client rates her health as 6 out of 10 because she feels weak caused
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Drug Use: Cause and Effect You hear about more and more people using drugs these days‚ particularly prescription drugs. Doctors may prescribe these drugs to you and you may think they are helping but‚ what you don’t know is how they may change a normal functioning person into an addict. These drugs are habit forming and can seriously harm you‚ even kill you. For Years people go to the doctor for one reason or another. Some doctors prescribe pills that can sometimes be more damaging than helpful
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Traditionally‚ symptoms of pain‚ swelling and inflammation were relieved by crudely placing ice cubes on the spot that hurts. Today modern medicine has given us Advil to alleviate common swelling and pain. Advil is the name brand manufacturing of Ibuprofen‚ a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and analgesic. Advil is in the class with other drugs that is listed as “an essential medicine “by the World Health Organization which means that it is needed for basic health‚ is safe and cost effective
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Throughout the country huge masses of people suffer with the addiction to prescription painkillers. “The number of these deaths reached a new peak in 2014 to 47‚055 people‚ or the equivalent of about 125 Americans every day. (Park)” These numbers will only continue to rise as the abuse of opioids continues on. The abuse of opioids have ravished through the nation causing extreme pain and heartache. The opioid epidemic can be controlled and stopped by learning the drugs affects‚ the consequences of
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