A college student finds out that after being around second hand smoke from his mother smoking addiction has caused him to contract chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Ironically the student was working double shifts and taking on double classes to care for his mother and pay through med school which he took on to help find a cure for his mothers cancer. Complication- The extra bills and add on stress of knowing that he is inching away from death is causing more stress which builds on him
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About Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis can be defined as a life threatening and sometimes fatal allergic reaction. It is an allergic reaction that involves several organ systems simultaneously. When you are experiencing this severe reaction, symptoms will manifest in the lungs, skin, throat, nose, or gastrointestinal tract. This type of allergic episode is sometimes called anaphylactic shock, although you may experience this severe allergic event without going into shock, and this would entail a precipitous
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CIPLA LTD. Mahesh Bhalala Roll no-3 UNDER GUIDANCE OF DR. ANIL ANGRISH NIPER Company Discription Founded in 1935, Cipla is the second largest pharmaceutical company in India with market share of 5.4% in FY10. Company offers various drugs and healthcare products with major share in many therapeutic categories & in most dosage forms. The company has well diversified product portfolio that includes OTC products, prescription products, flavors and fragrances, pesticides, and animal products
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INTRODUCTION Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by an infection. It is also called Pneumonitis or Bronchopneumonia. Pneumonia can be a serious threat to our health. Although pneumonia is a special concern for older adults and those with chronic illnesses, it can also strike young, healthy people as well. It is a common illness that affects thousands of people each year in the Philippines, thus, it remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the country. There are many
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Dialogue – visit to the doctor / medicine labels P - Good morning, Doctor. I decided to make an appointment with you because yesterday I had persistent cough and I also felt sick and giddy after taking the drug for stomach upset. D - Good morning. Did I write out the prescription for you? P - Yes, here it is. D - This drug is very strong. It is supposed to trigger such symptoms as drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, persistent cough and even rash. Let me check you up. I’ll measure your blood
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Ban Smoking in America Americans waste billions of dollars each year on tobacco products. Other drugs that are harmful, such as crack or marijuana, are illegal in the United States. If certain harmful substances are illegal, then cigarettes should not be permitted either. Smoking cigarettes are a proven killer of millions worldwide annually, but is perfectly legal. Cigarettes have a large affect on society in the area of environmental problems it carries with it. Smoking obviously pollutes the
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Systems and Diseases Asthma and The Respiratory System Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways of your lungs. These airways are also known as bronchial tubes; In the case of asthma, chronic means that it never goes away. Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It is one of the most common long-term diseases of children, but adults have asthma, too. Asthma causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing. Asthma occurs when the
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Asthma An important issue that needs to be further researched in the health care field is Asthma. Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs; it causes wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing (CDC, 2014). Asthma affects children and adults, but is deemed the most common long-term disease among children (CDC, 2014). It is a prevalent disease in the United States affecting 25.7 million people, including 7.0 million children (CDC, 2015). The reason it is important to continue further
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Keyword: adult eczema Word Count: 505 Keyword Count: 11/2.18% What is the Difference Between Adult Eczema and Childhood Eczema? Were you even aware of the fact that there is a difference between adult eczema and childhood eczema? Many people believe that these cases are just rashes and that they're all pretty much the same, but this is a rather shortsighted view. While in some cases eczema can start in childhood and continue throughout a person's entire life, in other cases there are things
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Asthma Bronchial asthma; Exercise-induced asthma Last reviewed: July 14, 2010. PubMed Health U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health National Center for Biotechnology Information U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the airways, which causes attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. See also: Pediatric asthma Causes, incidence, and risk factors Asthma is caused by inflammation
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