Signs of Pulmonary Embolism

Eczema, asthma, and allergies sometimes occur together. Doctors call this the atopic triad. Eczema, common in babies and children, is a risk factor for later developing asthma and allergies. All three conditions cause inflammation, which may help explain the link. Moreover, both eczema and allergies happen when the immune system secretes inflammatory chemicals. In the case of allergies, the immune system overreacts to harmless substances, while eczema may cause a person's body to attack itself. Doctors do not yet fully understand the atopic march, the tendency for eczema to develop into allergies and asthma. But the presence of one condition in the triad is a clear risk factor for another, which may help people with symptoms, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals anticipate symptoms and make treatment decisions. In this article, we cover the link between eczema, asthma, and allergies and look at how to manage these conditions. The atopic triad refers to the tendency of ast...

Allergies can result in a chronic cough. If a person is sensitive to certain allergens, they may be more likely to develop a cough due to their allergies. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (ACAAI), if a person is sensitive to dust, pet dander, pollen, mold, or other common allergens, they are likely to experience coughing as a result of allergies. Coughing occasionally is completely normal. Some people may find that a cough occurs more often in certain environments or during particular seasons. This could mean the cough is a symptom of an allergic reaction. The ACAAI estimates that between 40–50 million people in the United States live with some type of allergy. There are many types of allergies, including food, drug, and environmental allergies. An allergy is a condition in which a person's immune system overreacts to something that is usually harmless. A person with an allergy may be sensitive to a food item, pollen, or an insect sting. On...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition where stomach contents travel back up the esophagus towards the throat. Asthma is a respiratory condition that affects the airways. GERD and asthma may trigger each other due to the connection between the esophagus, stomach, and airways, as well as side effects of certain asthma medications. This article discusses the link between GERD and asthma, treatment for both conditions, and when to contact a doctor. People with asthma may have an increased risk of developing GERD, and GERD may worsen asthma. GERD and asthma may have a link due to the following: Nerves in the lower esophagus connect to nerves in the lungs, which means GERD symptoms may trigger asthma symptoms. Small particles from acid reflux can enter the airways and aggravate asthma symptoms. Muscles at the base of the esophagus can relax during an asthma flare, causing contents from the stomach to flow back up towards the throat. Some asthma medications, such as quick-reli...

Blood clots become more common as people get older, especially when they are over age 65. Moreover, you can be at higher risk if you have a family history of blood clots. The Mayo Clinic says pulmonary embolism symptoms "can vary greatly" depending on how much of your lung is involved, the size of the clots, and whether you have underlying lung or heart disease. It adds that there are several common signs and symptoms, some of which may show up in the leg, skin and chest.

Will this pandemic ever end? Well, the fact is — all pandemics DO end. But how do we, as a society, decide we've reached that point? There aren't great templates for this — except one. The end of the 1918 pandemic. "People were very used to dealing with epidemics. Everyone knew somebody who died of a contagious disease. Many of those people had children who died," Howard Markel says. "But once the cases fell down to almost nothing, both the doctors and the public agreed it's time to go back to life." A different time, and a different disease. But there's still much to learn. "All historical lessons can teach you something. And to me right now, the greatest lesson was that we did survive," he adds. Today, On Point : How did the 1918 flu pandemic come to an end? Guests Howard Markel , professor and director of the Center for the History of Medicine at the University of Michigan. Author of "When Germs Travel: Six Major Epidemics That Have...

1 INTRODUCTION The outbreak of COVID-19 disease commenced in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 1 and has continued to this day in different parts of the world. With its various manifestations and effects, it has led to increasing mortality. The respiratory symptoms are the main causes of hospitalization in patients suffering from COVID-19. In case of high intensity of respiratory symptoms, severe drop in oxygen saturation, and failure to respond to treatment, the patients must be transferred to an intensive care unit (ICU) and even undergo endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation. Endotracheal intubation is one of the therapeutic measures that, if used for a long time, may cause complications including nasal injury, sinusitis, tongue damage, dental injury, mucosal rupture, vocal cord immobilization and laryngeal stenosis, as well as tracheomalacia, tracheoinnominate fistula, and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). 2 ...

"Pawpaw seed is a remedy for Typhoid fever," claims a post on the Nigeria-based Facebook page " SURE TRUTH ", which has more than 700,000 members. "In case you suffer from Typhoid fever, no matter how long or chronic, just chew a handful of fresh ripe pawpaw seed and that will be the end of the ailment," the post reads . "It is so effective and works very fast." Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that can cause diarrhoea and vomiting. It is highly contagious, and can be deadly. Pawpaw is a fruit also known as papaya. But will chewing the fruit's seeds really cure typhoid fever? Not scientifically proven "This remedy has not been scientifically proven. I wouldn't advise anyone to try it," Janet Olaitan, a professor of microbiology at Nigeria's Osun State University , told Africa Check. "Such traditional treatments should be avoided. They do more harm than good to the body. Visit a hospital to get pr...

FAQs Which type of thermometer is the most accurate? Dr. John Vann, a pediatrician in Omaha, told Insider that only a rectal temperature offers a true outpatient reading. "Everything else is an estimate," he said. "Luckily, the exact number is not usually as important as how the patient looks," he adds. Which is to say, there are other indicators of how severe someone's illness or condition is other than an optimally-accurate temperature reading. There are also reliable methods for checking your temperature even if you don't have access to a thermometer. No matter if you opt for an infrared thermometer or a strictly ear-based model, it's important to know fever isn't the same for everyone and that it varies by age, gender, and time of day, among other variable...

If you were just up all night with your coughing child, bronchitis may be to blame. Bronchitis is a chest cold that occurs when the airways to the lungs become inflamed and start producing mucus. These large airways are known as the bronchi. If you child has been experiencing a wet cough for more than a week, it's likely that they are experiencing bronchitis.  Acute bronchitis usually comes on quickly and can last for three to four weeks, while chronic bronchitis, which is rare in children, is a persistent disease that comes on slowly over time. It is often attributed to smoking or even secondhand smoke.  Acute bronchitis can be classified as viral or bacterial. Viral bronchitis makes up the majority of cases in children and requires time and rest to heal. Bacterial bronchitis is caused by a bacterial infection and usually requires a trip to the pediatrician and antibiotic therapy.   SDI Productions / Getty Images Cause...

Several tests can help a doctor determine if a person has pulmonary hypertension. The tests are mostly outpatient procedures with minimal risk to the person getting tested. Pulmonary hypertension is an elevation in the blood pressure of the lungs. It can happen due to heart disease, but can also be spontaneous due to clots or other chronic diseases. A doctor may recommend one or more tests to help diagnose pulmonary hypertension and its causes. This article lists some of the most common tests doctors may use to diagnose pulmonary hypertension. As part of an initial diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension, a doctor may order a chest X-ray. A chest X-ray can show whether a person has an enlarged right ventricle or pulmonary arteries as well as signs of scarring or other issues related to the lungs. What to expect X-rays use some radiation during the procedure. A person should talk with their doctor about associated risk factors before doing the procedure. For example, they should tell their ...

Show Caption Hide Caption Fauci: World has been 'shocked' by omicron variant America's leading infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday the world had been "shocked" by the emergence of the omicron variant of the coronavirus as more countries are reporting surges in infections. (Dec. 21) AP Cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 have been rising, now accounting for 73% of new infections last week, federal health officials said Monday.  Numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have shown nearly a six-fold increase in omicron's share of infections in only one week. While the CDC says it's still unknown how rapidly omicron spreads as compared to the delta variant of the virus, it will likely spread more rapidly than the original strain of COVID-19. It's possible to get the omicron variant even if you...