Background In recent years‚ atopic eczema is considered as one of the most common chronic childhood illnesses. It is an inflammatory skin disorder characterized by itching and a predilection for the flexures (Williams et al.‚ 1999). In the assignment‚ the high risk and population strategies in preventing atopic eczema will be outlined along with their strengths and limitations respectively. High Risk Approach High risk approach means the intervention only targeted at those being identified as
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Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals‚ and monitor the effects (ASM 34) Outcome 1 - Understand legislation‚ policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication 1. Identify current legislation‚ guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication Health and Safety at Work Act‚ COSHH (control of substances hazardous to health)‚ the Medicines Act‚ the Misuse of Drugs Act‚ the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) and the Essential Standards
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Eczema‚ Allergies‚ and Asthma‚ Pediatric Eczema‚ allergies‚ and asthma are common in children‚ and tend to be passed along from parent to child (inherited). These conditions often occur when the body’s disease-fighting (immune) system responds to certain harmless substances as though they were harmful germs (allergic reaction). These substances could be things that your child breathes in‚ touches‚ or eats. The immune system creates proteins (antibodies) to fight the germs‚ which causes your child’s
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When I was 12 years old my family and I were somewhere in Missouri‚ camping for a family reunion. One day we decided to go tubing down the river in rubber tubes. About halfway through my sister started to complain about the backs of her legs being itchy. My mom told her to take a dip in the river that she probably just brushed up against something. My sister can be a bit dramatic at times. At one point we hit a really rough current and started getting sucked into this one alcove of trees. Once we
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Imagine: Your throat and ears become itchy‚ your face turns red and begins to swell‚ lips get puffy‚ eyes dilate‚ your body breaks out in hives‚ and suddenly your throat begins to close and you are gasping for breath. The previously listed symptoms are indications of anaphylaxis or a severe allergic reaction. I experience these symptoms every time I encounter one of my eight life threatening allergens. During my past seventeen years‚ I have endured many allergic reactions and have learned to adjust
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What You Need to Know About Itching Itching can be one of the cruelest forms of torture known to man. In many ways‚ it is one of the most annoying side effects of cancer and many of the medications that are used to treat it. There are two forms of itching the average cancer patient may experience‚ itching that comes on suddenly is referred to as "acute"‚ and itching that occurs over a longer period of time is referred to as "chronic". The itching might occur by itself or along with various other
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Allergies Allergies are the reaction of a person who is sensitive to certain substances. The person has a body reaction. It may be a mild reaction or a very serious reaction. Common forms of allergy are a rash‚ asthma‚ and hay fever. Any substance that causes an allergy is called an allergen . Common allergens are dust‚ mold‚ pollen (a powder made by plants)‚ and the hair or dandruff (flakes of skin) of a pet. Many foods may cause allergies. These foods include chocolate‚ cow’s milk‚ eggs‚ wheat
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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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Eczema is a chronic issue that triggers inflammation of your skin. Symptoms of eczema include rough spots on skin‚ rashes‚ itching‚ dryness‚ redness and dark. Frequently hideous scars‚ which take lots of time to evaporate are left behind by eczema. In addition to lotions or your regular medications‚ attempt some simple natural treatments for eczema scars. 1. Honey Honey can be used to take care of various skin problems including eczema. Eczema can be reduced by the antibacterial‚ antiseptic and
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I have spoken with Ms. Tocco several times this reporting period. She continues to have issues with her severe eczema that covers her body. She said she has been examined by a Beaumont Dermatologist. She reports they are going to put her on a medication that is infused. She had to have approval by her personal insurance and once denied she had to apply for donated medications. S he has been told that until her skin issues have been resolved there is no new treatment that can be tried. She reports
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