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Question: What electronic gadgets can help a caregiver look after a loved one?
Answer: They'll sound an alarm when opened, so you'll be aware when someone leaves. Pressure sensors can help track motion, too. For instance, put one under a mattress so you'll know when the person you're caring for gets out of bed. With a ''nanny cam'' connected to the Internet, you can keep an eye on your loved one from home or work. Going a step beyond bracelets and pendants inscribed with a person's health condition, some medical alert system wearables come with GPS tracking, too. Wearable fitness trackers and health monitors, such as Fitbit and Care Predict, can record things such as sleep patterns and activity, which you can check with an app.
Question: What kinds of gadgets let you set reminders to help with caregiving?
Answer: Caregivers have long used egg timers and digital watches to remind loved ones to take their medicine or get ready for a doctor's appointment. An app on a smartphone or tablet gives you more flexibility to schedule daily, weekly, or monthly alarms. There are services that let you set up automatic emails, text messages, or even phone calls to prompt your loved one to do things like take medicine, check their blood sugar, make an appointment, or exercise. An electronic pillbox will give out medicines on a timer. Prescription management services will deliver custom sets of medications in regular shipments.
Question: Who is a part of a hospice care team?
Answer: It helps people live with the symptoms of long-running things such as cancer, kidney disease or AIDS, or with the side effects of the treatments.
Question: Can you get addicted to opiates for palliative or hospice care?
Answer: Researchers say people who are prescribed opioids during these kinds of cases, and use them as directed, rarely become addicted to them. It's OK to take them instead of suffering.
Question: Will insurance pay for palliative or hospice care?
Answer: So does Medicaid, the federal-state health program for the poor. Most private insurers cover it as well. Palliative care is not as well-covered. Medicare and private insurers cover some medicines, but not others. You may want to check your policy or call your insurance company to find out.
Question: Do palliative care and hospice care use medications for pain?
Answer: Those can range from over-the-counter drugs such as ibuprofen to stronger relief with opioid medications such as oxycodone or morphine. Palliative care is not as well-covered.
Question: What is hospice care?
Answer: This is for people who have learned from doctors that they are not expected to recover from their condition. It's about easing pain and helping families prepare for the end of life. They're often at home, where family members and professional caregivers look after them. But you could also choose a specialized center for hospice care. It's also offered at many nursing homes and hospitals.
Question: What are side effects of drugs taken for pain during palliative or hospice care?
Answer: Those can range from over-the-counter drugs such as ibuprofen to stronger relief with opioid medications such as oxycodone or morphine. Your doctor should be able to help you decide whether to start taking them and how much you need.
Question: How do corticosteroid creams, solutions, foams, and ointments treat eczema?
Answer: These treatments made with hydrocortisone steroids can quickly relieve itching and reduce inflammation. They come in different strengths, from mild over-the-counter ( OTC) treatments to stronger prescription medicines. OTC hydrocortisone is often the first thing doctors recommend to treat mild eczema. You may need different strengths of these steroids depending on where and how bad your rash is. For example, a doctor may prescribe a more potent one for thick, scaly skin. Side effects from these meds, such as thinning skin and stretch marks, are rare when you take them as directed.
Question: How is NSAID ointment used to treat eczema?
Answer: There is now a new prescription non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory called crisaborole ( Eucrisa) which can be used to treat mild to moderate forms of eczema. A twice a day application for patients 2 years old and older has been effective in reducing inflammation and helping the skin return to a normal appearance.
Question: How does pimecrolimus and tacrolimus treat eczema?
Answer: Pimecrolimus and tacrolimus, medicines you rub on your skin, treat moderate-to-severe eczema for some people. They ease inflammation, but they aren't steroids. They may increase the risk of skin cancer and non- Hodgkin's lymphoma, so the FDA issued a special warning for them. Talk to your doctor about these risks before you take the drugs.
Question: What are the goals of eczema treatment?
Answer: Eczema treatment has four main goals: Control the itch. Heal the skin. Prevent flares. Prevent infections.
Question: How do antihistamines treat eczema?
Answer: When you take them at night, these drugs relieve itching and can help you sleep.
Question: How do antibiotics treat eczema?
Answer: Scratching damages your skin, which allows bacteria to get under it and cause an infection. These medicines treat bacterial skin infections.
Question: How do you know what treatment is right for your eczema?
Answer: The right treatment for you depends on your age, medical history, how bad your symptoms are, and other things. You'll probably need to use a mix of remedies to get the best results. And there are things you should do on your own to keep your skin healthy and clear.
Question: How does phototherapy help treat eczema?
Answer: Ultraviolet ( UV) light can help treat moderate-to-severe eczema. UV rays help keep the immune system from overreacting. But too much of it can age your skin and raise your risk for skin cancer. So doctors use the lowest possible dose and watch your skin carefully when you get this treatment.
Question: How is PUVA therapy used to treat eczema?
Answer: With this type, you take psoralen, a prescription medication that makes the skin more sensitive to UVA light. It's for people who haven't gotten results from UV therapy alone.
Question: What can you do to take care of your skin at home to manage eczema?
Answer: Try these tips: Bathe only in warm water. Hot water dries out skin. Wash with a gentle cleanser instead of soap. Don't use body scrubbers or washcloths, which can be irritating. Pat dry with a soft towel instead of rubbing, and be sure to leave your skin damp. Apply moisturizers daily. Do it right after you bathe or wash your hands. Choose fragrance-free moisturizers that won't irritate you. Try using a thicker skin cream or ointment that has more oil at night, and wear cotton gloves or socks to lock in moisture. Gloves can also keep you from scratching in your sleep. Avoid too much bathing and hand washing. It will dry out your skin. Steer clear of alcohol-based hand cleaners, too. Limit your contact with skin irritants. Household cleaners, laundry detergents, perfumed soaps, bubble baths, cosmetics, and many other things can make eczema worse. Learn what irritates your skin so you can avoid it. Choose cotton clothes that fit comfortably. Wool and synthetic fibers can be irritating. Also, be sure to wash new clothes before you wear them for the first time. Use fragrance-free laundry soap, and rinse your laundry thoroughly. Avoid getting overheated. When you're hot and sweaty, it can trigger itching and scratching. After a workout, rinse off right away in a warm shower. Know your triggers. Many people with eczema react to allergens such as pollen, dust mites, animal dander, and mold. Ease stress. It can be hard to find time to relax, but lowering your stress level will help you avoid symptom flare-ups.
Question: How is ultraviolet (UV) light therapy used to treat eczema?
Answer: UV rays help keep the immune system from overreacting. Sometimes you'll rub coal tar on your skin at the same time. You'll have sessions two to five times a week, depending on the type of treatment you get.
Question: How can keeping your skin healthy help with eczema?
Answer: They help lock water into your skin, repair damage, and ease dryness, redness, and itching. Plus, it feels good to pamper yourself.
Question: How do medications treat eczema?
Answer: The treatments may not have the same effects on everyone, though. So you and your doctor may need to try a few different options to see what works best for you. Side effects from these meds, such as thinning skin and stretch marks, are rare when you take them as directed.
Question: What do you need to know about eczema?
Answer: It's important to work closely with your doctor to make a plan that will help you control the itch and rash. Learn what irritates your skin so you can avoid it.
Question: What are the symptoms of Horner's syndrome?
Answer: These symptoms affect your eyes or face on the same side: Droopy eyelid (ptosis) No sweat on one side of your face Slightly raised lower eyelid Small pupil (the black dot in the middle of your eye) Pupils in each eye are different sizes Sunken or bloodshot eye You also can have pain or headaches, which happens more often in middle-aged men.
Question: How is Horner's syndrome diagnosed?
Answer: Your doctor or an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) can do tests to see if you have Horner syndrome. She'll do a physical exam and ask about your medical history to find out if you've had any illness or injury that could have caused nerve damage. Then she'll put drops in your eyes to see how your pupils react. If you have Horner syndrome, one pupil won't widen or shrink as much as it should when the drops go in.
Question: Who can get Horner's syndrome?
Answer: In rare cases -- about 1 in 6,250 births -- a baby can be born with it. These symptoms affect your eyes or face on the same side: Droopy eyelid (ptosis) No sweat on one side of your face Slightly raised lower eyelid Small pupil (the black dot in the middle of your eye) Pupils in each eye are different sizes Sunken or bloodshot eye You also can have pain or headaches, which happens more often in middle-aged men. Children who get it before age 2 also can have one iris (the colored area around the pupil) that's a lighter color than the other one.
Question: Can newborns get Horner's syndrome?
Answer: Many things can affect the flow of signals through them: Cancer Cysts or tumors Damage to your aorta (the main blood vessel to your heart) or the myelin (a thin sheath around your nerves) Infection at the base of your skull Injuries to your carotid artery or jugular vein, which carry blood through your neck Migraines and cluster headaches Stroke Surgery Neck or shoulder injuries during delivery can cause Horner syndrome in some babies, but it's very rare. Babies born with damage to their aorta can also have it. And neuroblastoma, a type of cancer, can cause it in some kids. Only 5% of people who have the syndrome are born with it. Sometimes, there's no known reason for it.
Question: Is Horner's syndrome serious?
Answer: Horner syndrome can be a sign of a serious health risk such as nerve damage. See your doctor if you notice any of its symptoms.
Question: What are the symptoms of Horner's syndrome in children?
Answer: Children who get it before age 2 also can have one iris (the colored area around the pupil) that's a lighter color than the other one. Their faces may not flush on one side on hot days or after playing.
Question: What tests are used to diagnose Horner's syndrome?
Answer: Other tests may show if you have any kind of growth, damage, or injury that could cause it. The doctor may ask for any of the following: X-rays MRI (magnetic resonance imaging): Powerful magnets and radio waves used to make detailed images CT scan (computerized tomography): Several X-rays taken from different angles and put together to show a more complete picture Your doctor also may want to test your blood or urine to check for any health problems that could cause nerve damage.
Question: What is Horner's syndrome?
Answer: It's also called Horner- Bernard syndrome or oculosympathetic palsy. These symptoms affect your eyes or face on the same side: Droopy eyelid (ptosis) No sweat on one side of your face Slightly raised lower eyelid Small pupil (the black dot in the middle of your eye) Pupils in each eye are different sizes Sunken or bloodshot eye You also can have pain or headaches, which happens more often in middle-aged men.
Question: What are side effects of arthritis creams and patches?
Answer: Arthritis creams and patches are usually well tolerated. However, skin irritation is possible. Symptoms of skin irritation include redness or burning where you applied the cream or patch. If you notice any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor to see if you should stop using the product. Allergic reactions can also occur. If you have signs of a severe allergic reaction -- hives, difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face -- you should stop using the product and seek emergency care or call your doctor immediately.
Question: How do topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) help in treating arthritis?
Answer: Arthritis creams consisting of NSAIDs, commonly used in other countries, are starting to become available in the U. S. Although studies show topical NSAIDs give short-term relief only, it is likely that the topical route is safer than taking NSAIDs by mouth. There are several available products by prescription.
Question: How do salicylates help in treating arthritis?
Answer: Other arthritis creams are available that contain salicylates, compounds related to aspirin. Using topical salicylates may help you avoid most of the side effects of taking aspirin by mouth, but how well it works to relieve pain is unclear. Some brand names include Aspercreme, Bengay, Flexall, and Sportscreme.
Question: How does capsaicin help in treating arthritis?
Answer: Of topical pain medications, capsaicin, an ingredient found in cayenne peppers and available in over-the-counter creams and ointments ( Capzasin- P, Dolorac, Zostrix), probably has been studied the most. Capsaicin cream warms the skin when applied over the joint and temporarily blocks a chemical called substance P, which delivers pain messages to the brain. It has shown some effectiveness in trials for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and is a useful adjunctive therapy for some people. Remember to use disposable gloves when applying capsaicin cream, and avoid getting it in your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Question: Should you bank your baby's umbilical cord blood?
Answer: The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics don't recommend routine cord blood storage. The groups say private banks should only be used when there's a sibling with a medical condition who could benefit from the stem cells. Families are encouraged to donate stem cells to a public bank to help others.
Question: What can a baby's umbilical cord blood be used for?
Answer: They can treat cancer, blood diseases like anemia, and some immune system disorders, which disrupt your body's ability to defend itself. The fluid is easy to collect and has 10 times more stem cells than those collected from bone marrow.
Question: What food allergies are linked to eczema?
Answer: Food allergies linked to eczema include: Cow's milk and other dairy products Eggs Nuts Soy Wheat How can you tell which foods cause flare-ups?
Question: What should you do to curb eczema flares?
Answer: Here's how: Use only gentle, scent-free soaps, lotions, detergents, and cosmetics. Stay indoors when pollen counts are high. Keep your windows closed and the air conditioning on to keep pollen out of your house. Wash your sheets and pillowcases in hot water every week to kill dust mites. Place dust-mite-proof covers on your mattresses. Keep the humidity in your house set at below 45% to prevent mold growth. Use an exhaust fan while you shower or take a bath to stop mold from growing on your bathroom walls.
Question: How do doctors do allergy tests if you have eczema?
Answer: Your doctor can also test you for allergies by putting a little bit of a substance on or under your skin. If you're allergic, a red bump will pop up. Your doctor may also do a blood test to check for something called Ig E. Your body makes that when you come in contact with something you're allergic to.
Question: When do you need to see an allergist if you have eczema?
Answer: If you have eczema, eating -- or just touching -- certain foods can make your skin flare up. This is most common with young children. Kids younger than 5 who have eczema should get tested for allergies to foods like eggs, milk, peanuts, wheat, and soy. No matter what your age, you should see an allergist if you have a reaction to foods.
Question: What is the atopic triad?
Answer: Doctors call these three conditions -- eczema, allergies, and asthma -- the atopic triad because they so often occur together. Kids who have a parent, brother, sister, or other family members with allergies or asthma are more likely to get eczema.
Question: Does genetics affect your eczema risk?
Answer: Up to 80% of children with eczema also have asthma or allergies to pollen, dust mites, pet dander, mold, or certain foods. Do allergies cause eczema?
Question: What causes cough-variant asthma?
Answer: Like "classic" or "typical" asthma, no one really knows what causes cough-variant asthma. However, coughing may start after people are exposed to allergens, or when they are breathing in cold air. Coughing may also follow an upper respiratory infection. For example, sinusitis with asthma is common. In addition, a cough that begins after a person has begun taking beta-blockers is likely to be cough-variant asthma. Beta-blockers are drugs used to treat high blood pressure, heart disease, heart failure, migraines, palpitations, and other conditions. Beta-blockers are also found in eye drops to treat glaucoma and other eye problems. These eye drops can bring on asthma symptoms, including cough. Aspirin-sensitivity is another cause of coughing with asthma.
Question: What is cough-variant asthma?
Answer: Cough-variant asthma is a type of asthma in which the main symptom is a dry, non-productive cough. People with cough-variant asthma often have no other "classic" asthma symptoms, such as wheezing or shortness of breath. Cough-variant asthma is sometimes called chronic cough to describe a cough that has lasted longer than six to eight weeks. The coughing with asthma can occur during the day or at night. If you have nighttime asthma, it can interrupt sleep. People with cough-variant asthma often notice that coughing increases with exercise, called exercise-induced asthma. Coughing may increase when they are exposed to asthma triggers or allergy-causing substances like dust or strong fragrances, or when they are in cold air. Cough-variant asthma is treated in the same way that typical asthma is treated.
Question: What are some non-obvious symptoms of cholesterol problems?
Answer: A high level of cholesterol in the blood doesn't have obvious symptoms, but it can increase your risk for conditions that do have symptoms, including angina (chest pain caused by heart disease), high blood pressure, stroke, and other circulatory ailments.
Question: How does rheumatoid arthritis involve the immune system?
Answer: The immune system produces antibodies that attach to the linings of joints. Immune system cells then attack the joints, causing inflammation, swelling, and pain. If untreated, rheumatoid arthritis causes gradually causes permanent joint damage. Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis can include various oral or injectable medications that reduce immune system over activity.
Question: How does Guillain-BarrÃ© syndrome affect the immune system?
Answer: The immune system attacks the nerves controlling muscles in the legs and sometimes the arms and upper body. Weakness results, which can sometimes be severe. Filtering the blood with a procedure called plasmapheresis is the main treatment for Guillain- Barre syndrome.
Question: How does inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affect the immune system?
Answer: The immune system attacks the lining of the intestines, causing episodes of diarrhea, rectal bleeding, urgent bowel movements, abdominal pain, fever, and weight loss. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are the two major forms of IBD. Oral and injected immune-suppressing medicines can treat IBD.
Question: How does myasthenia gravis affect the immune system?
Answer: Antibodies bind to nerves and make them unable to stimulate muscles properly. Weakness that gets worse with activity is the main symptom of myasthenia gravis. Mestinon (pyridostigmine) is the main medicine used to treat myasthenia gravis.
Question: How does type 1 diabetes mellitus affect the immune system?
Answer: Immune system antibodies attack and destroy insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. By young adulthood, people with type 1 diabetes require insulin injections to survive.
Question: What is the role of the immune system in the development of type 1 diabetes?
Answer: Immune system antibodies attack and destroy insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. By young adulthood, people with type 1 diabetes require insulin injections to survive.
Question: What is the role of the immune system in the development of Guillain-Barre syndrome?
Answer: The immune system attacks the nerves controlling muscles in the legs and sometimes the arms and upper body. Weakness results, which can sometimes be severe.
Question: What is the role of the immune system in the development of Graves' disease?
Answer: The immune system produces antibodies that stimulate the thyroid gland to release excess amounts of thyroid hormone into the blood (hyperthyroidism). Symptoms of Graves' disease can include bulging eyes as well as weight loss, nervousness, irritability, rapid heart rate, weakness, and brittle hair.
Question: How does vasculitis involve the immune system?
Answer: The immune system attacks and damages blood vessels in this group of autoimmune diseases. Vasculitis can affect any organ, so symptoms vary widely and can occur almost anywhere in the body. Treatment includes reducing immune system activity, usually with prednisone or another corticosteroid.
Question: How does Grave's disease involve the immune system?
Answer: The immune system produces antibodies that stimulate the thyroid gland to release excess amounts of thyroid hormone into the blood (hyperthyroidism). Symptoms of Graves' disease can include bulging eyes as well as weight loss, nervousness, irritability, rapid heart rate, weakness, and brittle hair. Destruction or removal of the thyroid gland, using medicines or surgery, is usually required to treat Graves' disease.
Question: What is the role of the immune system in the development of rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: Examples of autoimmune diseases include: Rheumatoid arthritis. The immune system produces antibodies that attach to the linings of joints. Immune system cells then attack the joints, causing inflammation, swelling, and pain.
Question: What is the role of the immune system in the development of vasculitis?
Answer: The immune system attacks and damages blood vessels in this group of autoimmune diseases. Vasculitis can affect any organ, so symptoms vary widely and can occur almost anywhere in the body.
Question: What is the role of the immune system in the development of Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
Answer: Antibodies produced by the immune system attack the thyroid gland, slowly destroying the cells that produce thyroid hormone. Low levels of thyroid hormone develop (hypothyroidism), usually over months to years. Symptoms include fatigue, constipation, weight gain, depression, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold.
Question: What are autoimmune disorders?
Answer: Immune system disorders cause abnormally low activity or over activity of the immune system. In cases of immune system over activity, the body attacks and damages its own tissues (autoimmune diseases). Examples of autoimmune diseases include: Rheumatoid arthritis. Treatment includes reducing immune system activity, usually with prednisone or another corticosteroid.