Holiday Heart Syndrome was first recognized in the 1970’s and given its name in 1978, but has probably been going on for centuries. It is seen in both people who regularly drink a lot of alcohol as well as those who rarely if ever drink except when they are tempted to over imbibe during the ...
Bees and wasps are common insects whose stings are not only poisonous, but the most likely to cause medical problems if there is an allergic reaction to the venomous sting. More people die of bee and wasp stings every year than from snake or spider bites. A single bee or wasp sting hurts when it ...
Don’t let your worry about the side effects of epinephrine in children who use an auto-injector keep you from using it if they need it. Side effects can be managed, but allergic reactions can kill. Epinephrine, also called adrenaline, is a hormone commonly prescribed as a treatment for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). If you know ...
If exhaustion is disrupting your life and you find it hard to get out of bed in the morning and function properly all day, you may be experiencing adrenal fatigue. According to Dr. James Wilson, who first recognized adrenal fatigue as an actual health condition in 1998, nearly 80 percent of people living in industrialized ...
If you or someone you love has a life threatening allergy (anaphylaxis), chances are you have at least one EpiPen on hand at all times, many stored at home, and perhaps even a few at facilities or schools you may frequent regularly. An EpiPen is an auto injector (spring activated needle) which expels epinephrine (adrenaline), ...
At the age of 3, my child was diagnosed with a severe peanut allergy. His reaction is anaphylactic, which means his lungs are affected by histamine production when he inhales or consumes peanuts. Local reactions include hives up to 5 inches in diameter if he touches peanuts or peanut products. An EpiPen was prescribed to ...
The onset of cooler weather brings along with it the risk of respiratory infections for both children and adults. One of the most common respiratory illnesses encountered in young children is croup. Croup, otherwise known by the somewhat difficult-to-pronounce name of laryngotracheobronchitis, is usually caused by a virus and results a characteristic cough that has ...
Physiology of the Amphibian Heart April 13, 2007 Introduction The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. It is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. This blood carries oxygen, nutrients, and signaling molecules (like hormones) to cells, and carries waste products away from cells. The heart is a pair of ...
Call it Murphy’s Law. Call it simply living. Call it whatever you want. But the fact remains: accidents occur every day in our lives. Accidents at home most often involve falls, burns, choking, poisoning, and bee stings. That’s why putting together a custom kit or purchasing a ready-made first aid kit for your home is ...
Epinephrine is a life-saving medication prescribed to people with anaphylactic allergic reactions. While anaphylaxis is commonly associated with food allergies, pregnant women can also be allergic to insects, mold, pollen and other environmental allergens. When anaphylaxis starts, pregnant women have minutes to inject epinephrine into the body to stop the worst reactions, including difficulty breathing, ...
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