and will be readily available for any student having anaphylaxis. The bill will also allow school staff to administer epinephrine without any liability. Moreover, any school that adopts this legislation will be given preferences when applying for asthma related government grants from health and human resources department (TheHill.com, 2012). Just recently, a first grader, Amarria Johnson of Virginia State died after experiencing an episode of anaphylaxis from eating peanut. Her death could have
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diseases Study done by Academy of Dermatology in America, Alopecia areata will occur as a result of the immune system posing an attack on a person’s hair follicles. It is a common condition with families that have autoimmune diseases like diabetes, asthma and atopic eczema. These diseases raise the chances of getting the disorder. Viral trigger Alopecia areata can be triggered by a virus. People that succumb to viral allergies and illness are at a higher risk of contracting the disorder. Diagnosing
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researchers found that healthy and ill persons were affected tremendously by smog and pollution. Some of the minor symptoms, such as cough, sore throat, and head cold were linked to daily exposure to ground level ozone. As well, larger problems such as asthma were far more likely in areas such as southern California where ground level ozone is high. The significant link in this article is that it ties together several other studies and supports a conclusion that ground level ozone is dangerous to humans
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Allergy Paper | Anish Patel 1/18/2011 | Allergies affect the lives of millions of people around the world. Food allergy is a reaction of the body’s immune system to some substances of ingredients in food. It is for this reason that the labeling of allergenic substances in food is very important and essential for susceptible individuals. It is life-threatening for those individuals when there is presence of allergens in food. Currently, there is no cure for food allergy. To avoid
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Cigarette Smoking The effects of cigarette smoking can be horrifying. Smoking is dangerous not only to those who smoke, but to non-smokers and unborn children as well. Cigarette smoking is also physically and socially harming. The large particles in cigarette smoke, commonly known as "tar", collect in the branching points of the lungs. The tar contains carcinogenic compounds that increase the risk of lung cancer. The small particles in cigarette smoke, including carcinogens, irritants, and corrosive
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Respiratory Therapy is a health profession that specializes in Cardio Pulmonary functions and health. Respiratory therapists help with prevention, assessing patients, treatment, diagnostic evaluation, education, and care. They treat patients from all ages, from babies to the elderly. The requirements in becoming a Respiratory Therapist are taking Human Anatomy, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, and Mathematics at a high school or college level. To begin the Respiratory Therapy Program out
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The Effects of Asthma on African Americans Omari Steed HCS/245 September 23, 2013 Frances Keeler The Effects of Asthma on African Americans Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects all populations without racial, ethnic, or gendered prejudices. Although many communities endure the suffering associated with this life-threatening disease, studies have shown amplified numbers among African Americans. Of the 25 million Americans who have asthma, in 2010, more than
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chronic bronchitis, and small airway disease Emphysema-structural change via destruction and enlargement of alveoli Chronic bronchitis- chronic cough and mucous production Small airway disease-generalized narrowing of bronchioles, may include asthma COPD-4th leading cause of death in United States Risk factors- smoking, outdoor air pollution, occupational dust and chemicals Candium exposure can cause COPD Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency- hereditary COPD cause air trapping- mucous obstructs
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Michigan, Allergy, Sinus & Asthma notes that allergy suffers should avoid the following histamine-rich foods. * Cheese, particularly Parmesan, blue, or Roquefort * Alcohol, most notably beer and wine * Dried fruit * Picked and smoked meats * Processed meats and fish * Sour cream, buttermilk, and yogurt * Vinegar, and foods containing vinegar, such as mayonnaise salad dressings Histamine-releasing foods include: * Bananas * Chocolate * Milk * Eggs
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Community Emergency Preparedness & Response Paper NUR 408 March 25, 2013 Community Emergency Preparedness & Response Paper Media coverage of disasters across the globe come in real time and with intensity that one would believe that natural or manmade disasters happens more frequently, affecting thousands if not millions of lives. People prepare for the worst such as buying premium insurance to decrease the anxiety but still expecting the best. Disasters in all form is part of life and
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