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Asthma
This category is for questions about the respiratory issues dealing with asthma. Asthma is characterized by decreased levels of oxygen reaching the lungs due to an obstruction, resulting in "asthma attacks" or worse. There are millions of people with this disease. Here you can ask about its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
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How early can a person be diagnosed with narcissism?
NPD cannot be diagnosed with any certainty prior to early adolescence (13-14). Narcissistic traits, a narcissistic style, and even a narcissistic personality can be evident earlier in life, though.
Many old school shrinks hesitate to diagnose anyone with anything until they are 18 as that is when the personality is fully developed. Some wait until 21. If some one seems to have a disorder they like to say showing NPD characteristics. I believe that although the personality is not fully developed until 21, that is all the more reason to seek treatment for an adolescent that is showing narcissistic traits (or any disorder)These statistics tell you that not every child who has asthma has asthma attacks.
I know, much simpler than you thought it would be :)
How might mimicking the the sympathetic nervous system help alleviate an asthma attack?
The sympathetic nervous system causes dilation of the bronchioles. This can alleviate symptoms of an asthma attack.
Shortness of breath can be caused by other lung diseases, such as Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, etc. Or a heart condition such as CHF,(Congestive Heart Failure), or fluid overload, or Kidney Failure. or Anemia just to name a few.
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For asthma sufferers What is the difference between a brown inhaler and a blue inhaler?
The blue one is for seasonal asthma to stop attacks, and the brown is more serious and also to stop attacks.
Can you donate a kidney if you have asthma?
I'm preaty sure you can. You might want to double check me on this though. However is appears to me that Asthma in constriction and inflamation in the lungs. The kidneys filter salts, acids, and toxins out of your blood through the membranes within them. I do not see a connection between the two that would affect your donation. Again, though, you might want to double check on that.
What does an asthma pump have inside?
I assume you mean an inhaler.
There are several different kinds with different asthma medications.
Can you get adult onset asthma from inhaling airbag fumes?
There is no actual cause of asthma except that its usually inheretied. Inhaling fumes of any kind on a long term bacis can not be good for you.
The primary method for controlling asthma involves taking drugs - inhaled and oral?
Yes for the majority. A lot of errors asthmatics make with oral inhalers is that they spray first then breath in deeply. This is absolutely the wrong way to medicate with inhalers.
The correct and most effective way takes only a couple of tries for most people to get the "Knack".
Here it is.
1. Shake your inhaler for a couple of seconds. This lets you know how much is in it, and some brands may need it to mix the ingredientts, but this type is old hat now.
2. Breath out as much air as you can.
3. Put the inhaler to your mouth and prepare to squeeze it, Don't squeeze yet.
4. Breath in as fast as you can and simultaneously, or a fraction of a second later, squeeze your inhaler.
Done!
The following is how NOT to use your inhaler: -
Squeezing your inhaler first then breathing in.
This only coats your mouth, teeth and tongue with the medication and most of it is wasted. It does not get to where it is needed, deep down in your throat. Visit your doctor and show him/her your style to verify that you are using your medication correctly.
Remember, Breath and Squeeze. Not Squeeze and Breathe.
Can toxic fumes cause emphysema?
Yes, any chronic lung irritant can cause emphysema. Chronic irritants can include long exposure to household cleaners, home construction chemicals, toxic fumes, diesel fuel, air pollutants, etc. Even strong perfumes and colognes can trigger inflammation in the lungs. Emphysema is NOT just a smoking disease.
How can you remove the smell from clear acrylic plastic?
Try wiping it down with club soda. If that doesn't work, try white vinegar.
Can a child with asthma have a short haired dachshund?
Because asthma is constriction and inflammation in the airways, a short haired dachshund should be fine because dogs cannot trigger an asthma attack.
Yes. It just takes a little longer. Also, if your child is having an asthma attack and while on Pulmicort my Asthma MD recommended increasing his Pulmmicort as soon as his cold developes .5m 2/day...until the cold goes away. Getting that inflamtion down is key! Vics Vapor rub at night is a must also with colds...keep that mucus from settling in at night.
The short answer, no. In my personal experience they just add avery fresh sent to my wheezy dying breaths. That being said, everyone is different. My asthsma is somtimes allergy induced (after mowing or raking leaves, but not always).
What are nursing interventions for ineffective health maintenance?
Negligence falls under tort laws, this is a legal step people generally look into for lawsuits where harm caused to a patient goes beyond known risks that the patient signed up for, or in some cases direct actions that would count despite certain contracts because of a deliberate intent to cause harm to a patient, and no doctor will give a 100 percent guarantee even on a well meaning procedure for this reason because they have rights like patients have rights to disclaim the effectiveness of practices, harm isn't the same as a statistical success rate. Contracts are usually signed so that doctors and nurses aren't held liable if adverse effects come from treatments or procedures that may inherently carry risks.
The Shih Tzu can have astma attacs. If it happends, lift him/ her up by her rear legs, almost so her front paws do not touch the floor, and hold for about half to one minute. She might stop breathing for a little while, but just hold her there and put her down gently. The cramps will be gone, Mia
Could not picking up dog feces in your home be harmful to your health if you have asthma?
Yes, you need to pick it up for many health and hygiene reasons. While irritation and exacerbation of breathing difficulties may seem unpleasant, potential bacterial and parasitic infections are probably of much greater concern.
Trends and issues in medical surgical nursing?
Trends in medical surgical nursing tend to focus on the total well being, rather than just one issue or symptom. Issues tend to center around patient compliance.
Would you recommend that someone with asthma exercise regularly?
Yes, they should do exercise regulary.
