Sinusitis

Acupuncture is the science of healing with needles through energy channels; it has a rich history and is now used around the world. The real question is, is acupuncture effective? How can we simply prove that sticking needles into a person’s body is actually taking away their pain or disease? How do we go from believing completely in Western Medicine to believing in Eastern Medicine? Although acupuncture is an Eastern form of healing, it has gained much credibility and respect in the West. The origin

A pathogen is a disease causing microorganisms, such as fungi, bacteria and viruses to its host. I have picked two fatal pathogenic bacteria for my report, which are Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Neisseria meningitides (NM). The shape of the S. aureus is a Gram-positive spherical bacterium that occurs in grape like clusters, which are golden. The golden color is the result of a carotenoid pigment that protects the bacteria against host-immune system reactive oxygen species, and adds to

of bacterial infections because they do not disrupt the cell wall or protein synthesis. (Burcham1086). Recommended for community-acquired pneumonia and chronic bronchitis treatment, fluorquinolones are also used for urinary tract infections and sinusitis

vertigo. Patient wears corrective lens with no difficulty of vision or diplopia; absent of inflammation, discharge or lesion. Last eye exam was in September of 2016 with no history of glaucoma, cataracts. L.H. denies having any frequent colds, sinusitis, epistaxis and trauma. Patient reports having obstruction stating, “it happens when I am lying down” with an occasional postnasal drip. The patients mouth and throat are absent of any pain,

In accordance with the World Health Organization, pneumonia still remains one of the main killers of children under the age of five, taking more than 1.1 million lives of boys and girls annually (WHO Pneumonia factsheet, 2013). Pneumonia is more prevalent in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. It is well known that pneumonia is a disease of respiratory system that affects the alveoli, which are the constituent part of the lungs. Normally alveoli fill with air during the breath of a healthy person

C hronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease state characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide and it is largely preventable. The main cause in developed countries is exposure to tobacco smoke. Other preventable causes include exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollution, such as occupational exposure (firefighters, farm workers) and the burning of biomass fuel for cooking and heating which impacts many women

than not requires immediate surgery to remove the dead and permanently damaged tissue5. As bacteria spread, they can lead to localized infections throughout the body. Such as tonsils (tonsillitis), skin (cellulitis), muscle (myositis), sinuses (sinusitis), middle ear (otitis media), and even blood (septicemia)4. Bacterial toxins also prove dangerous, as they have been linked to scarlet fever,

PREPARE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM Most adults suffer between 2–4 colds and flus each year. A person is contagious from the day before the illness breaks out until 1–3 days after they feel better. A cold usually lasts only a few days, while the flu can last several weeks to a month. The symptoms of a cold can include a general feeling of discomfort, a headache, nasal dryness and/or runny nose, and congestion of the upper respiratory tract. The flu, a viral infection, is highly contagious. The symptoms

Individuals taking Flomax may experience postural hypotension, vertigo, dizziness or syncope. Other frequent reported side effects include headache, respiratory symptoms (rhinitis, increase cough, pharyngitis and sinusitis), back pain, nausea, blurred vision and insomnia. The less frequent side effects consist of decreased libido, abnormal ejaculation and prolonged erection. In July of 2014, FDA added another warning to Flomax’s packaging. The warning is about a

Edward Kaneshiro College Writing 11/25/14 Antibiotic Resistance Bacteria have been plaguing mankind throughout all of recorded history, from the medieval bubonic plague to the leprosy epidemic, but our greatest bacterial nightmare is knocking on the door of the 21st century. Antibiotic resistance. Our improper and ubiquitous use of antibiotics has caused bacteria to develop resistance against our synthetic poison, enabling bacteria to survive, thrive, and reek havoc amongst humans and animals