...In America, food allergies are estimated to affect four to six percent of children and four percent of adults (“Food Allergy”). This sounds like a small amount, but it alters the life of millions of people each day. Many children show signs of an allergic response to a particular food at a young age after trying it for the first time. The research of severe food allergies allow doctors to find the best treatment possible and work towards preventing allergic responses. People with food allergies are affected when eating foods that most can tolerate without a problem. More than one hundred seventy foods are known to cause food allergies, but the most common allergenic foods, referred to as “The Big Eight” are the following: eggs, fish, milk, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, soy, and wheat (Riddle). These account for ninety percent of all reactions (“Food Allergies”). The...
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...at least one marketing message being communicated to the consumer within this information source. List one approach the consumer may use to verify the accuracy of the marketing message. Example: Website relating to Zyrtec McNEIL-PPC, Inc. (n.d.). Zyrtec. In Zyrtec. Retrieved from http://www.zyrtec.com/econsumer/zyrtec/index.view Example: Information relating to the use of Zyrtec in the treatment of allergies Example: Zyrtec is a fast-acting allergy medicine that maintains its effect for 24 hours after a single dose. Example: Use the product to assess whether it works as stated. Website relating to Flonase http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-1474-Flonase+Nasl.aspx?drugid=1474&drugname=Flonase+Nasl Information relating to the use of Flonase in treatment of allergic or non allergic nasal symptoms. Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round, allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms such as itching, runny or stuffy nose, postnasal drip and sneezing in adults and children 4 years of age and older Use...
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... ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE FOR ALLERGIES AND RHINITIS IN ADULTS 2 Abstract The nose is one of the defensive organs of the body that helps in maintaining the homeostasis of the body. The nerves in the nasal mucosa and paranasal sinuses contribute to their function. If the nose or the sinuses gets disturbed, the nerve also gets affected thus affecting the nervous system. There is a serious of events that happen when the nasal mucosa encounters with an allergen. Certain symptoms of the allergic rhinitis are the self defense mechanism of the nose, but some are due to the interference in the nerves between the nervous system and the nose. Alternative medicine encompasses acupuncture, homeopathy, phytotherapy, chiropractic, and several others. They all help in restoring the balance in the body and the connection between the nervous system and the nose. By clearing out the disturbances in the body, the body can heal on its own through its healing power. The feedback from alternative treatment for allergic rhinitis is solely depended on the individual. Keywords: nasal mucosa, alternative medicine, nervous system, sinuses. ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE FOR ALLERGIES AND RHINITIS IN ADULTS 3 Complementary treatments for Allergies and Rhinitis Rhinitis and rhinosinusitis happen due to two main reasons such hypersensitivity to certain substances or non- hypersensitivity route. There is a...
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...Food allergies affect around 4% of adults and 4-6% of children in the United States. The most common allergic reactions to food are cough, runny nose, sneezing, dizziness, chest pain, rashes, itching, hives, swelling, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Factors that influence food allergies include exposure as a child and breast feeding. Allergic responses can arise from a number of proteins found within any given food. There are thought to be two types of allergic reactions, immune reactions and non-immune hypersensitivity reactions. Biosignaling plays a major part in the immune reaction response to food allergies. When cells receive and act on signals sent throughout the body, they are communicating through biosignaling. These are the signals that will bring about a response. Intolerance of certain foods creates a reaction within the cells of the body and there are many different kinds of biosignals that can result. They include ligand-gated ion channels, receptor enzymes, g-protein coupled receptors, and steroid receptors. In food allergy reactions the most common type of biosignaling reaction would be receptor enzymes. Within this process the enzymes demonstrate specificity, amplification, adaptation and integration. Enzymes and signal molecules will fit in a binding site on a complementary receptor; in food allergies certain responses will bind to the site and produce a reaction. The enzymes can also activate a large number of molecules, therefore demonstrating...
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...are organic compound that contain hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen, which form an important part of living organisms. Allergens contain protein, which is often regarded as a constituent of the food that we eat. For these to cause an allergic response they need to be bound to a protein once they are in the body. An allergic person’s immune system believes allergens to be damaging and so produces a special type of antibody (IgE) to attack the invading material. This leads to other blood cells to release further chemicals (including histamine), which together cause the symptoms of an allergic reaction. The most common symptoms are: sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and ears, severe wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, sinus problems, a sore palate, swelling, sickness, vomiting, diarrhea and nettle-like rash.Almost anything can be an allergen for someone, but the most common are: wheat, soy, milk, eggs, nuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish and other, like sulfites, which are food intolerances and can be misdiagnosed as an allergen. There are some non-protein allergies that include drugs such as penicillin. Wheat allergy is one of the eight most common food allergies. Wheat allergies often affect children, and can also occur in adults. Allergic reactions usually occur in susceptible individuals a few minutes to a few hours after they have consumed wheat. Signs and...
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...Tobacco Tobacco is A plant originating from South America. There are more than 70 species of tobacco and was first used by the Indians. Tobacco is a plant that is well known for its use. It’s used to make cigars and cigarettes. Because of its addictionality it is very well known. Tobacco is a flower which is grown on large scales in South America. They prepare the tobacco by cutting of the leaves and letting them dry in the sun. then they grind the crunchy leaves into a kind of powder which then later on is used in cigars and cigarettes Tobacco was first brought to Europe by Columbus. The same one as the one who discovered America. He found some of the people smoking and wanted to try it himself, so he brought the cigars to Europe. First when he arrived in Spain everyone thought that they returned from hell, because they were all smoking. Later they discovered that Columbus had discovered a new continent with new plants and people. In the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century People thought that smoking was very healthy for you. They thought it opened the airways to let more air in for quicker recover. Of course nowadays we know that it isn’t it puts tar into your lungs, making it easier for disease to settle, giving you a higher chance for lung diseases and granting you a shorter life. Asthma Asthma is one of the best known lung diseases out there. It’s one of those diseases that will always leave a trace. You can’t get asthma any other way then to be born...
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...allopurinolAntispasmodic 1. Levsin/SL, yyoscyamine 2. Pamine, methscopolamine 3. Donnatal, belladonna alkaloids/phenobarbitalAnalgesic 1. Pyridium, phenazopyridineCholinergic 1. Ampyra, dalfampridineBPH TreatmentAntiandrogen 1. Tagamet, cimetidine 2. Casodex, bicalutamide 3. Eulexin, flutamide, Alpha Blockers 1. Revatio, sildenafil 2. Levitra, vardenafil 3. Mavik, trandolapril | Bendroflumethiazide is a thiazide diuretic. It works by helping the kidneys eliminate fluid from the body. Exactly how Bendroflumethiazide works to treat high blood pressure is unknown.Chlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic. It works by helping the kidneys eliminate fluid from your body. Exactly how Chlorothiazide works to treat high blood pressure is unknown.Edecrin is a loop diuretic. It works by making the kidneys eliminate larger amounts of electrolytes (especially sodium and potassium salts) and water than normal (diuretic effect). It is useful for treating many conditions in which salt and water retention (eg, edema, swelling) is a problem.Demadex is a loop diuretic. It works by making the kidney eliminate larger amounts of electrolytes (especially sodium and potassium salts) and water than normal (diuretic effect).Bumex is a loop diuretic....
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...Food allergies Name Institution Abstract Food allergies result from a situation whereby there is an overreaction of the natural defense mechanism of the body when there is exposure to a given food material. In such a scenario, the defense mechanism of the body treats the food substance as an intruder and thus releasing and sending chemicals to protect the body. Food allergy affects both young and old and is a source of concern to medics to find a solution to the challenge. This paper will dwell on elaborating on food allergies resulting from the intake of cow milk. Introduction Allergic reactions to the intake of cow milk, peanut, eggs, wheat, and fish to infants and children are common occurrences of cases of food allergy. This paper is a presentation of food allergies as a result of taking cow milk in babies and small children. The reason for choosing cow milk allergies is because it is the commonest of all food allergies and affects a majority of the infants and children. Again, cow milk is a common and necessary food substance for a healthy growth of infants and children. It is also readily available to majority households both in the rural and urban areas thus affecting a majority of infants and kids. The combination of these reasons makes cow milk a common food allergy thus prompting my desire to research on cow milk allergies. Where I undertook the research...
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...the smooth muscle constricted, this can resulting in negative pressure in the airways during inspiration and positive pressure during expiration causing a narrowing of the airways. Air can become trapped in the lungs due to the narrowing of the airways resulting in an increased residual lung volume at the end of expiration. A high residual lung volume causes the muscles to work harder and therefore chest tightness can be felt. The high residual lung volume can also account for the hyperinflation of lungs which was seen on Josh’s radiograph, the peribronchial inflammation in asthma causes bronical marking around the airways, which occurs when excess mucus builds up in the small airway passages of the lungs. 2. Explain the failure of Josh’s asthma to improve despite frequent use of bronchodilators, and his response to steroid therapy. Bronchodilators simply cause the smooth tissue to relax, allow the airways in the lungs to open up, but in severe/ chronic cases of allergic asthma there are multiple symptoms other than constriction of the smooth muscles. Patients with chronic allergic asthma also experience production of excess mucus and...
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...“Food free classrooms where teachers avoid using food for learning, such as M&Ms for counting activities and egg cartons for craft projects can help” (P 22). Simply put, if someone can be allergic to it, do not use it in classrooms to be on the safe side. In general when it comes to schools with a younger student population, upon entry they will ask you if your child has any known allergies in the first place just to be sure and so the teacher can be sure to keep those out of class. “Epinephrine injectors can be administered to people who are having a severe reaction to counter it” (P 13). This is pretty much a last resort, epinephrine is a strong hormone that causes a surge of adrenaline to course through the body and force your airways open and blood to pump. These injectors should last long enough to beat put the allergic reaction timewise. The reason it is a last resort is the fact that they are very expensive and that too much adrenaline can have adverse effects on the body such as muscle weakness, depression, anxiety, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and in woman, facial and body hair and irregular menstrual...
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...About Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis can be defined as a life threatening and sometimes fatal allergic reaction. It is an allergic reaction that involves several organ systems simultaneously. When you are experiencing this severe reaction, symptoms will manifest in the lungs, skin, throat, nose, or gastrointestinal tract. This type of allergic episode is sometimes called anaphylactic shock, although you may experience this severe allergic event without going into shock, and this would entail a precipitous drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis usually occurs after an individual has been initially exposed to an allergen. After that first exposure, the person becomes highly sensitized to that particular allergen. When they are exposed once again, a dangerous allergic reaction will occur and this usually happens within minutes. There are numerous allergens that may cause a person to experience anaphylaxis. These can include: insect bites, drugs such as vaccinations, foods like peanuts or shellfish, or chemicals like latex. Note that peanuts and tree nuts alone are responsible for about 80 percent of all fatal reactions. In some cases, physical exertion has shown to be a contributing factor in this condition. Symptoms There are many different symptoms that one can exhibit during an experiencing anaphylactic episode. Some of these would include: difficulty breathing, dizziness, coughing, hives, stomach pain, cramping, anxiety, confusion, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, wheezing, a blocked...
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...detected in production and groundwater monitoring wells in the San Fernando Valley area. Cr+6 has been consistently detected in some shallow and deep monitoring wells primarily in the North Hollywood, Glendale, Burbank and Pollock Operable Units, from depths ranging from 31feet to as deep as 580 feet below ground surface. Hexavalent Chromium affects occupational asthma, eye irritation and damage, perforated eardrums, respiratory irritation, kidney damage, liver damage, pulmonary congestion and edema, upper abdominal pain, nose irritation and damage, respiratory cancer, skin irritation, and erosion and discoloration of the teeth. Some workers can also develop an allergic skin reaction, called allergic contact dermatitis. This occurs from handling liquids or solids containing Cr(VI) such as portland cement. Allergic contact dermatitis is long-lasting and more severe with repeated skin exposure....
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...Nasal and allergic symptoms in migraine Some of the symptoms of migraine that are also shared with sinus headache but are not stated in the International Head Society diagnostic criteria include nasal and allergic symptoms. (Cady et al., 2005). In an early study of migraine patients, Wilson et al have revealed 4 out of 20 the sample experienced rhinitis (sinus headache) in association with their migraine attacks. In another complementary study, 67% of 148 migraineurs consulting a headache clinic experienced nasal symptoms during their migraines (Wilson et al., 1980; Barbanti et al., 2001). In an attempt to distinguish between the two features that separates sinus headaches from migraines is the intensity of nasal symptoms (Couch, 1988), his work revealed that nasal drainage associated with migraines is minimal in comparison to nasal drainage associated with sinus headaches which is often heavy and laiden with...
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...Opinion paper draft People Should Not Keep Pets More and more people keep pets in recent years. From a broader perspective, people should not keep pets. This paper will clarify four reasons why people should not keep pets. The issue of whether should keep pets has been extensively debated and remains relentless. According to research, there are 29.8 percents of people who keep pets in China, nearly 50 percents of people keep pets in Europe, and almost 60 percents of people keep pets in the United States (Soltanizadeh 83-94). The topic of keeping pets becomes a international topic. With the increase of number of animals kept at home, more and more people stated that people should not keep pets (Soltanizadeh 83-94). In this paper, I will present arguments in support of the topic that people should not keep pets. There are three reasons. Keeping pets not only wastes resources, but also increase the risk of health of the animals and people. And it is a violation of animal rights. My counter argument is people should keep pets because it adds to the quality of life of both the owner and the animal. There are mainly three reasons why people should not keep pets. Firstly, keeping of pets results in a huge drain on resources that could be put to better use. (Rebekah 525-537). For examples, pets are costly to keep in time, money and energy. As well as the cost to owners in food, vet’s bills and the time spent cleaning and exercising. Secondly, keeping pets is...
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...The Cereal Killer Is Peter Pan a war criminal? It is a proven fact that Peter Pan is responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocent civilians. No, not THAT Peter Pan. Peter Pan, Smuckers, Skippy, Jif and all brands of peanut butter are potential killers for people who are severely allergic to peanuts and peanut products. Did you know that one of the ingredients in some flavors of Jelly Belly jelly beans is peanut flour? Did you know that food, processed in equipment that has previously processed food containing peanuts, may be as lethal to the severely allergic as food containing peanuts? If your answer is No, then read on. Here is a story that sounds like something from Stephen King. True food allergies are rare. The FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) estimates that only 2% of the adult population of the United States is allergic to foods. Further, only eight foods cause 90% of all food allergic reactions. They are milk, egg, wheat, peanut, soy, tree nuts, fish and shellfish (Food Allergy Network). Many reactions to foods are really intolerance (reaction of the metabolism due to a chemical deficiency) rather than allergy (reaction of the immune system). Many infant allergies, which are later outgrown, are thought to be the result of immature immune systems. However, other allergies become stronger as the person ages and inadvertently becomes more exposed. One report on KCBS radio indicated there may be a link between mothers who ate peanuts during pregnancy...
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