Allergic rhinitis

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

• Signs and Symptoms
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Prevention
• Treatment
• Other Considerations
• Supporting Research

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction that occurs when your immune system overreacts to substances that you have inhaled (often pollen). The two types of allergic rhinitis are seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and perennial allergic rhinitis, which occurs year-round. Hay fever is caused by outdoor allergens, and perennial allergic rhinitis by indoor allergens (such as dust mites, pet dander, mold). - 0 Comments

Asthma in children and adolescents

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Prognosis
• Risk Factors
• Symptoms
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Quick-Relief Medications...
• Long-Term Relief Medication...
• Other Treatments
• Managing Asthma
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Warning In 2007, the FDA requested the manufacturers of omalizumab (Xolair) to include a “boxed warning” emphasizing that this drug may cause a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Health care providers need to carefully observe patients for 2 hours after they receive an omalizumab injection. However, because an allergic reaction can occur up to 24 hours after the injection, patients need to know the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and how to self-administer emergency treatment. - 0 Comments

Asthma in adults

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Symptoms
• Causes
• Prognosis
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Quick-Relief Medications...
• Long-Term Relief Medication...
• Other Treatments
• Managing Asthma
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Warning In 2007, the FDA requested the manufacturers of omalizumab (Xolair) to include a “boxed warning” emphasizing that this drug may cause a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Omalizumab is approved for patients who have moderate-to-severe asthma related to allergies and whose symptoms are not controlled by inhaled corticosteroids. It is given by injection in a doctor’s office every 2 - 4 weeks. - 0 Comments

Breastfeeding - tips for success

Oct 08, 2008 - HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Breastfeeding - tips for success Proper nipple care, positioning, appropriate nursing frequency, and other measures can prevent many common breastfeeding problems. Nipple Care Most women's breasts have nipples that protrude slightly at rest and become erect when stimulated, as with cold. During pregnancy, the nipple and the pigmented area around it (areola) thicken in preparation for breastfeeding. - 0 Comments

Breast-feeding tips

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

• Function
• Recommendations
• References

Illustrations Breast feeding HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Function Proper nipple care, positioning, appropriate nursing frequency, and other measures can prevent many common breast-feeding problems. Recommendations Most women's breasts have nipples that protrude slightly at rest and become erect when stimulated, as with cold. During pregnancy, the nipple and the pigmented area around it (areola) thicken in preparation for breast-feeding. - 0 Comments

Asthma

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Causes, incidence, and risk factors
• Symptoms
• Signs and tests
• Treatment
• Support Groups
• Expectations (prognosis)
• Complications
• Calling your health care provider
• Prevention
• References

Illustrations Lungs Spirometry Asthma Normal versus asthmatic bronchiole Peak flow meter Asthmatic bronchiole and normal bronchiole Common asthma triggers Exercise-induced asthma Respiratory system Spacer use - series Metered dose inhaler use - series Nebulizer use - series Peak flow meter use - series HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the airways, which causes attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Alternative Names Bronchial asthma; Exercise-induced asthma Causes, incidence, and risk factors Asthma is caused by inflammation in the airways. When an asthma attack occurs, the muscles surrounding the airways become tight and the lining of the air passages swell. - 1 Comment

Allergic rhinitis

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Symptoms
• Risk Factors
• Prognosis
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Other Treatments
• Decongestants
• Antihistamines
• Corticosteroids
• Immunotherapy
• Prevention
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Approval Ciclesonide (Omanaris), a corticosteroid nasal spray, has been approved for treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (hay fever) in adults and children age 12 years and older. FDA Drug Warnings

• The antihistamine promethazine (Phenergan) should not be given to children younger than age 2 because it may cause serious breathing problems.
• Omalizumab (Xolair) may cause a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). This drug is used to treat allergy-related asthma, but is also being investigated as an allergy treatment.

Cough and Cold Medicines for Children In 2007, the FDA began reviewing the safety and effectiveness of cough and cold medicines for children. - 0 Comments

Asthma

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

• Signs and Symptoms
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Prevention
• Treatment
• Other Considerations
• Supporting Research

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Asthma is a chronic disease that involves inflammation of the lungs. Airways swell and restrict airflow in and out of the lungs, making it hard to breathe. The word asthma comes from the Greek word for "panting." - 0 Comments

Sudden infant death syndrome

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Causes, incidence, and risk factors
• Symptoms
• Signs and tests
• Support Groups
• Calling your health care provider
• Prevention
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexpected, sudden death of a child under age 1 in which an autopsy does not show an explainable cause of death. Alternative Names Crib death; SIDS Causes, incidence, and risk factors SIDS rates have dropped dramatically since 1992, when parents were first told to put babies to sleep on their backs or sides to reduce the likelihood of SIDS. Unfortunately, SIDS remains a significant cause of death in infants under one year old. - 0 Comments