B -Environmental Lung Diseases: *Result from inhaled dust or chemicals *Pneumoconiosis is a general term used for a group of lung diseases caused by inhalation and retention of mineral, metal or dust particles *Repeated exposure to the irritant can cause pul. Fibrosis -Chemical pneumonitis *Results from exposure to toxic chemicals *Clinically pt has pul edema -Hypersensitivity pneumonitis *An individual inhales irritants to which they are allergic too *Clinical manifestations occur w/in 4-6 hrs of exposure and incl. fever, chills, cough, SOB and malaise Clinical Manifestations: -Typically do not appear for 10-15 yrs after exposure but incl. dyspnea, coughing, wheezing and weight loss -Cor pulmonale is a late manifestation. *Cor pulmonale is an enlargement of the right ventricle Check what ya know (Answers at end) 6.)
These objects become contaminated through direct contact with infected eye discharge or from hands that were not properly washed after touching an infected eye. If you have symptoms of pink eye, you should seek prompt medical attention. Other problems, like abrasions or foreign bodies in the eye, can produce similar symptoms and need to be ruled out. A culture of the eye discharge may be needed to know what type of antibiotic will be most effective. There are a few symptoms from pink eye that you should defiantly know about like, red eyes, clear or cloudy eye discharge, light sensitivity , matting of eyelashes, especially in the morning and itching of the eyes.
We need to treat it. You are very sick. We need to put in a ventilator and a feeding tube. Once the pneumonia is cured, we may be able to remove the tubes.” Ed shook his head, eyes rolling. “Go away!
The villi are responsible for the absorption of nutrients into the body. Once damaged, it becomes flat and loses its capacity of absorption. This causes serious problems to the organism, the malabsorption. And it is very important to be monitored and screened by Aerospace doctors, because of the normal occurrences of other autoimmune diseases associated with celiac patients, such as diabetes. This is the reason why celiac disease is very serious and has to be treated with a
2. What probably caused this clinical problem? Appendicitis occurs when a stool, a foreign body, or cancer blocks the appendix. Blockage may also occur from infection, since the appendix swells in response to any infection in the body. 3.
“The Symptoms of this disease are pus and mucus in faeces, brutal abdominal cramps, nausea, fever, and diarrhoea” (http://health.ninemsn.com.au/family/familyhealth/689888/what-is-dysentery). As a result of these diseases, soldiers were disadvantaged, but both sides were contracting them. Although the symptoms were severe, the troops didn’t cease to stop fighting, and did their best to keep their head held
Crohn’s Disease Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) includes many categories, but two particular illnesses are Ulcerative Colitis and, a more severe, Crohn’s Disease. The more commonly known disease, Crohns, is seriously unacknowledged in the severity except by doctors and patients with Crohns. Crohn’s disease is a growing problem in humanity. Crohn’s is a painful, incurable, lifelong disease that can affect anyone; although, Crohns is not usually terminal if identified and properly addressed. By definition, “Crohn’s disease is a chronic (ongoing) disorder that causes inflammation of the digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Crohn’s disease can affect any area of the gastrointestinal system from the mouth to the anus. Crohn’s disease appears to be caused by a dysfunctional inflammatory response in the gastrointestinal tract. Inflammation is the body’s natural way to heal by sending immune cells to the site of the injury or invader. Researchers
Introduction Infective endocarditis (IE) is a life-threatening infection of cardiac valves and endomyocardial lining of the heart. IE remains a major health problem, and is associated with significant morbidity, disability, and mortality. Infective endocarditis is clinically manifested with diverse clinical pictures and syndromic diagnoses including heart failure, stroke, and febrile illness. Therefore, clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion of IE , carry out prompt and appropriate work up, and initiate a management plan in order to prevent death and serious complications associated with IE. Historically, IE diagnosis is largely dependent on a combination of clinical features, microbiological studies, and imaging techniques mainly
CDC Latest Guidelines for C. Diff Clostridium difficile (CDI) is a health care related illness, with symptoms of severe diarrhea that can lead to dehydration. Hospital acquired infections easily spread among patients because the hospital provides an environment where sick people live in close proximity and where different kinds of infectious disease are constantly present. Although anyone can catch a healthcare related infection, those taking antibiotics and older adults are at most risk for a CDI. CDI infections are preventable and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have put together guidelines to prevent outbreaks. Antibiotics should only be prescribed when there is a potential for effectiveness.