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Question: What are whole-house air cleaners?
Answer: Whole-house air cleaners may be used if your home is heated or air-conditioned through ducts. With a whole-house air cleaner, HVAC system includes air filters designed to reduce the accumulation of dust and dirt in the ducts and coils of the system. These simple filters cost less than a dollar each to replace every month or two, but they only remove large particles, not the small particles in the house that are inhaled into the lungs.
Question: How can air filters help prevent asthma?
Answer: If you have asthma symptoms, an air filter or room air cleaner may help you to breathe better. Maybe. Room air cleaners remove small particles that are in the air near the air cleaner. However, room air cleaners don't remove small allergen particles that are caused by local disturbances, such as the microscopic house dust mite feces that surround a pillow when your head hits it (or you turn over in bed). You inhale these allergens before they ever get near the room air cleaner.
Question: What are the disadvantages of using whole-house air cleaners?
Answer: A disadvantage of these units is the noise of their fan and the cost of electricity to operate the fan motor. With a whole-house air cleaner, HVAC system includes air filters designed to reduce the accumulation of dust and dirt in the ducts and coils of the system.
Question: What is high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter?
Answer: Almost all room air cleaners efficiently remove smoke from the room (as long as the air filter is large enough, the fan turned on, and the air filter is maintained). Can air filters help prevent asthma symptoms? To qualify as a true HEPA filter, the air filter must be able to capture at least 90% of all particles 0.3 microns or larger in diameter that enter it.
Question: What do I need to know about air filters for asthma?
Answer: If you live with a smoker, an air filter or room air cleaner is likely to be helpful. Room air cleaners remove small particles that are in the air near the air cleaner. Ozone irritates airways, causing temporary bronchospasm in those with asthma, and nasal congestion in those with hay fever or rhinitis.
Question: Does vitamin C treat or prevent colds?
Answer: Vitamin C has been studied for many years as a possible treatment for colds, or as a way to help prevent colds. But findings have been inconsistent.
Question: What is vitamin C?
Answer: Vitamin C also assists in the formation of collagen and helps the body absorb iron. Vitamin C is found naturally in vegetables and fruits, especially oranges and other citrus fruits. This key vitamin is also available as a natural dietary supplement in the form of vitamin C pills and vitamin C chewable tablets.
Question: Does vitamin C help fight colds?
Answer: At the very first sign of cold symptoms, many people reach for Vitamin C, whether in supplements, juices, cough drops, tea, or other forms. High doses of vitamin C (greater than 2000 milligrams per day for adults) may cause kidney stones, nausea, and diarrhea.
Question: Is it safe to take vitamin C supplements?
Answer: At the very first sign of cold symptoms, many people reach for Vitamin C, whether in supplements, juices, cough drops, tea, or other forms. Vitamin C is found naturally in vegetables and fruits, especially oranges and other citrus fruits. The RDA or recommended daily allowance is 90 mg for men and 75 mg for women. High doses of vitamin C (greater than 2000 milligrams per day for adults) may cause kidney stones, nausea, and diarrhea. If you're unsure about taking vitamin C for colds, talk to your health care provider.
Question: Where is vitamin C found?
Answer: This key vitamin is also available as a natural dietary supplement in the form of vitamin C pills and vitamin C chewable tablets. In general, vitamin C is safe to take when ingested through food sources such as fruits and vegetables.
Question: Who is more likely to get osteoarthritis?
Answer: OA is most common in middle-aged and older people, and its symptoms can range from very mild to very severe. The disorder most often affects hands and weight-bearing joints such as knees, hips, feet and the back, but can affect almost any joint in the body. Women are more commonly affected than men.
Question: How is osteoarthritis diagnosed?
Answer: Doctors make a diagnosis of OA based on a physical exam and history of symptoms. The diagnosis of osteoarthritis is based on a combination of the following factors: A description of symptoms The location and pattern of pain Certain findings in a physical examination X-rays may be used to confirm a diagnosis and to make sure that no other type of arthritis is present. Sometimes, blood tests are done. While blood tests cannot point to anything in particular that can help a doctor confirm the presence of OA, the tests can help the doctor rule out a different type of arthritis.
Question: What are symptoms of osteoarthritis?
Answer: Overuse of certain joints increases the risk of developing OA. Joint protection devices: These can help prevent strain or stress on painful joints.
Question: When should you call the doctor about blood in your baby's stool?
Answer: Your baby has blood in the stool. Is the blood bright red or dark? Has your baby eaten anything unusual or started any new medications? Foods such as tomatoes, beets, and artificial flavorings can cause reddish stools. Some antibiotics may also discolor stool. Is the blood associated with diarrhea, vomiting, fever, or pain? If there was very little blood and your baby seems otherwise healthy, call the pediatrician during normal office hours. If your baby is under 12 weeks old; has black or tarry stools, bloody diarrhea, or blood mixed with mucus that looks like jelly; or if your baby seems sick, upset, or lethargic, call a pediatrician right away or go to the nearest emergency room.
Question: When should you call 911 about bloody stools in children?
Answer: Bleeding is severe or there are clots. Your child seems weak, faint, or very sick. Your child is in pain.
Question: How does tobacco smoke trigger asthma?
Answer: When a person inhales tobacco smoke, irritating substances settle in the moist lining of the airways. These substances can cause an attack in a person who has asthma. In addition, tobacco smoke damages tiny hair-like structures in the airways called cilia. Normally, cilia sweep dust and mucus out of the airways. Tobacco smoke damages cilia so they are unable to work, allowing dust and mucus to accumulate in the airways. Smoke also causes the lungs to make more mucus than normal. As a result, even more mucus can build up in the airways, triggering an attack.
Question: How can I reduce my exposure to tobacco smoke if I have asthma?
Answer: Ways to reduce exposure to tobacco smoke include: If you smoke, quit. Quitting isn't always easy, but there are many programs and methods to help. Ask your health care provider to help you find the one that is best for you. If your spouse or other family members smoke, help them understand the dangers of smoking and encourage them to quit. Do not allow smoking in your home or your car. Do not let anyone smoke around you or your child. Avoid restaurants and public places that permit smoking.
Question: How harmful is secondhand smoke if you have asthma?
Answer: Inhaling secondhand smoke, also called "passive smoke" or "environmental tobacco smoke," may be even more harmful than actually smoking. That's because the smoke that burns off the end of a cigar or cigarette contains more harmful substances (tar, carbon monoxide, nicotine, and others) than the smoke inhaled by the smoker. Secondhand smoke is especially harmful to people who already have asthma. When a person with asthma is exposed to secondhand smoke, he or she is more likely to experience the wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath associated with asthma.
Question: What is secondhand smoke?
Answer: Secondhand smoke is the combination of smoke from a burning cigar or cigarette and smoke exhaled by a smoker.
Question: How can smoking harm my unborn child?
Answer: Smoke from cigars, cigarettes, and pipes harms your body in many ways, but it is especially harmful to the lungs of a person with asthma. That's because the smoke that burns off the end of a cigar or cigarette contains more harmful substances (tar, carbon monoxide, nicotine, and others) than the smoke inhaled by the smoker. Children of parents who smoke are also more likely to develop lung and sinus infections.
Question: How can secondhand smoke harm my child?
Answer: Smoke also causes the lungs to make more mucus than normal. Children of parents who smoke are also more likely to develop lung and sinus infections. These infections can make asthma symptoms worse and more difficult to control. Children of mothers who smoked during pregnancy are more likely to have lung problems and are 10 times more likely to develop asthma.
Question: What do I need to know about smoking and asthma?
Answer: When a person with asthma is exposed to secondhand smoke, he or she is more likely to experience the wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath associated with asthma. Smoking harms an unborn child in many ways.
Question: What causes ocular rosacea?
Answer: And some people only have ocular rosacea. These glands prevent dryness. If they are blocked, the area around them can swell and get irritated. This can lead to redness and itching in your eyes and crust in your eyelashes. Some scientists believe mites -- tiny spider-like creatures that live in hair follicles on your face and lashes -- can block the glands.
Question: What tests are done to diagnose ocular rosacea?
Answer: Your eyes also might look bloodshot and burn or sting. Some scientists believe mites -- tiny spider-like creatures that live in hair follicles on your face and lashes -- can block the glands.
Question: Who is more likely to have ocular rosacea?
Answer: And some people only have ocular rosacea. It can't be spread from person to person.
Question: What is rhabdomyolysis?
Answer: !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } Rhabdomyolysis is a serious syndrome due to a direct or indirect muscle injury. It results from the death of muscle fibers and release of their contents into the bloodstream. This can lead to serious complications such as renal (kidney) failure.
Question: How can rhabdomyolysis be diagnosed?
Answer: Keep in mind that half of people with the condition may have no muscle-related symptoms. Other common signs of rhabdomyolysis include: Abdominal pain Nausea or vomiting Fever, rapid heart rate Confusion, dehydration, fever, or lack of consciousness Blood tests for creatine kinase, a product of muscle breakdown, and urine tests for myoglobin, a relative of hemoglobin that is released from damaged muscles, can help diagnose rhabdomyolysis (although in half of people with the condition, the myoglobin test may come up negative).
Question: What are the risks associated with taking over-the-counter decongestants?
Answer: Pseudoephedrine may increase blood pressure and heart rate. Do not take it without first checking with a doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, prostate problems, diabetes, or thyroid problems. Over-the-counter decongestants containing phenylpropanolamine have been pulled voluntarily from the shelves because they increase the risk of stroke. If you have a drug containing this ingredient, also called PPA, throw it away.
Question: Which herbs are not helpful for colds?
Answer: Little research exists to support the use of other herbs, such as astragalus, eyebright, elder flower, garlic, ginseng, goldenseal, or yarrow.
Question: What is the point of treating a cold?
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Question: How do you treat a sore throat from a cold?
Answer: Otherwise, allow yourself to cough as you need to (always covering your mouth as you do), because coughing removes mucus and germs from your throat and lungs.
Question: What should I consider before taking over-the-counter cold and flu medications?
Answer: Think twice before using heavily advertised over-the-counter cold and flu medications, which likely contain drugs for symptoms you don't have and therefore may result in needless overtreatment. The FDA and manufacturers now say that over-the-counter cough and cold drugs should not be given to children under age 4.
Question: Does vitamin C help for preventing or treating a cold?
Answer: After much research, vitamin C is believed to have a small effect in preventing colds, and no benefit in treating a cold.
Question: How do you treat aches and pains from a cold?
Answer: No specific treatment exists for the virus that is causing your cold, but in treating the symptoms you can find relief. For aches and pains accompanied by a fever of 100.5 degrees or higher, give Tylenol rather than aspirin in children to avoid the risk of Reye syndrome, a sometimes fatal condition that may occur in children with viral illnesses. Adults can take Tylenol, aspirin or Naproxen OTC. There is a soft recommendation to avoid ibuprofen ( Advil, Motrin), which may increase replication of rhinovirus.
Question: Do over-the-counter medicines for coughing work?
Answer: Over-the-counter cough suppressants, such as those containing dextromethorphan, can be helpful if your cough is so severe that it interferes with sleeping or talking. Otherwise, allow yourself to cough as you need to (always covering your mouth as you do), because coughing removes mucus and germs from your throat and lungs. Antihistamines seem to help some people, but their effect during colds remains controversial.
Question: How much rest do you need to fight a cold?
Answer: Lots of rest is the key treating a cold. You may find you need 12 hours of sleep each night, so don't set that alarm. You'll be most comfortable in a warm, humid environment. It's also important to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and avoiding alcohol and caffeine.
Question: What is the best nutrition to get to fight a cold?
Answer: Both vitamin C and zinc are essential for production of infection-fighting neutrophils; without adequate levels, you're an easy mark for all types of infections. Evidence shows zinc may shorten the duration of a cold, especially in adults if taken within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms. Avoid zinc nasal spray as it may lead to permanent loss of smell.
Question: Is eating soup good for fighting colds?
Answer: Recent scientific evidence shows mild support for the notion that chicken soup reduces cold symptoms, especially congestion. Asian healing treatments often use hot soups to treat upper respiratory infections, making use of red pepper, lemongrass, and ginger, in particular. Any food spicy enough to make your eyes water will have the same effect on your nose, promoting drainage. If you feel like eating, a hot, spicy soup may help ease your cold symptoms.
Question: Is it effective to take echinacea to prevent colds?
Answer: Echinacea may help strengthen the immune system by stimulating the activity of white blood cells, but there is little evidence that it can prevent colds in particular. Several studies show adults using echinacea at the first sign of a cold suffered shorter and less severe illness. Because herbs are so poorly regulated and labeled in the U. S., however, it's difficult to know if the product you're using contains the right species and active ingredient. If you decide to try echinacea, take small doses for no more than eight weeks, since prolonged use may suppress your immune system.
Question: How can aromatherapy be used for cold symptoms?
Answer: Over-the-counter decongestants containing pseudoephedrine can help dry and clear nasal passages, but only temporarily. To ease cold symptoms, the essential oils of aromatherapy may be rubbed on the body, inhaled with steam, diffused into the air, or poured on a cloth to be used as a compress. Try rubbing diluted eucalyptus oil on the chest as a decongestant, or inhale eucalyptus or peppermint oil to clear stuffiness. If you decide to try echinacea, take small doses for no more than eight weeks, since prolonged use may suppress your immune system.
Question: Do over-the-counter medicines for congestions work?
Answer: This means more mucus and worse congestion. Over-the-counter decongestants containing phenylpropanolamine have been pulled voluntarily from the shelves because they increase the risk of stroke.
Question: What are the symptoms of seizures in dogs?
Answer: Eating poison Liver disease Low or high blood sugar Kidney disease Electrolyte problems Anemia Head injury Encephalitis Strokes Brain cancer Symptoms can include collapsing, jerking, stiffening, muscle twitching, loss of consciousness, drooling, chomping, tongue chewing, or foaming at the mouth. Dogs can fall to the side and make paddling motions with their legs. They sometimes poop or pee during the seizure. Some dogs may look dazed, seem unsteady or confused, or stare off into space before a seizure. Afterward, your dog may be disoriented, wobbly, or temporarily blind. He may walk in circles and bump into things. He might have a lot of drool on his chin and could be bleeding in his mouth if he bit himself. He may try to hide.
Question: What can cause seizures in dogs?
Answer: Eating poison Liver disease Low or high blood sugar Kidney disease Electrolyte problems Anemia Head injury Encephalitis Strokes Brain cancer Symptoms can include collapsing, jerking, stiffening, muscle twitching, loss of consciousness, drooling, chomping, tongue chewing, or foaming at the mouth.
Question: What should I expect when I take my dog to the vet for seizures?
Answer: Your vet may give your dog IV Valium to stop the seizure. Your vet will want to do a thorough physical exam and get some lab work to look for the causes of your dog’s seizures. Your vet may prescribe medicines to control seizures.
Question: What should you know about seizures in dogs?
Answer: !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } Your usually happy-go-lucky pooch seems unsteady and confused. Then he flops to the floor. Even though he’s not aware of what is happening, he looks like he’s treading water. He’s having a seizure. Why is this happening, and what can you do? If your dog has them often, he may have a seizure disorder. Another name for that is epilepsy. Abnormal, uncontrolled bursts of electrical activity in your dog’s brain cause seizures, affecting how he looks and how he behaves. Seizures can look like a twitch or uncontrollable shaking and can last from less than a minute to several minutes.
Question: What should I do if my dog has a seizure?
Answer: He may try to hide. If your dog is near something that could hurt him, like a piece of furniture or the stairs, gently slide him away. Stay away from your dog’s mouth and head; he could bite you. Don’t put anything in his mouth. Dogs cannot choke on their tongues. If you can, time it. If the seizure lasts for more than a couple of minutes, your dog is at risk of overheating. Turn a fan on your dog and put cold water on his paws to cool him down. Talk to your dog softly to reassure him. Avoid touching him - he may unknowingly bite. Call your vet when the seizure ends. If your dog has a seizure that lasts more than 5 minutes or if he has several in a row while he's unconscious, take him to a vet as soon as possible. The longer a seizure goes on, the higher a dog’s body temperature can rise, and he may have problems breathing. This can raise his risk of brain damage.
Question: What are the types of seizures in dogs?
Answer: A dog can lose consciousness and convulse. The abnormal electrical activity happens throughout the brain. Generalized seizures usually last from a few seconds to a few minutes. With a focal seizure, abnormal electrical activity happens in only part of the brain. Focal seizures can cause unusual movements in one limb or one side of the body. Sometimes they last only a couple of seconds. They may start as focal and then become generalized. A psychomotor seizure involves strange behavior that only lasts a couple of minutes. Your dog may suddenly start attacking an imaginary object or chasing his tail. It can be tricky to tell psychomotor seizures from odd behavior, but a dog that has them will always do the same thing every time he has a seizure. Seizures from unknown causes are called idiopathic epilepsy. They usually happen in dogs between 6 months and 6 years old. Although any dog can have a seizure, idiopathic epilepsy is more common in border collies, Australian shepherds, Labrador retrievers, beagles, Belgian Tervurens, collies, and German shepherds. Call your vet when the seizure ends.
Question: How do you get hallucinations if you have Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia?
Answer: They cause changes in the brain that can bring on hallucinations. It may be more likely to happen when your disease is advanced.
Question: What tests do you need to treat hallucinations?
Answer: He may need to do tests to help figure out the problem. For instance, an EEG, or electroencephalogram, checks for unusual patterns of electrical activity in your brain. It could show if your hallucinations are due to seizures. You might get an MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, which uses powerful magnets and radio waves to make pictures of the inside of your body. It can find out if a brain tumor or something else, like an area that's had a small stroke, could be to blame.
Question: How do you get hallucinations from epilepsy?
Answer: The seizures that go along with this disorder can make you more likely to have hallucinations. The type you get depends on which part of your brain the seizure affects.
Question: How often do people with schizophrenia get hallucinations?
Answer: More than 70% of people with this illness get visual hallucinations, and 60%-90% hear voices. But some may also smell and taste things that aren't there.
Question: What is gustatory hallucination?
Answer: Causes can include: Head injury Cold Temporal lobe seizure Inflamed sinuses Brain tumors Parkinson's disease You may feel that something you eat or drink has an odd taste.
Question: What is auditory hallucination?
Answer: You may sense that the sounds are coming from inside or outside your mind. You might hear the voices talking to each other or feel like they're telling you to do something.
Question: What is olfactory hallucination?
Answer: It could mean you touch or even smell something that doesn't exist. Other causes include: Irritation in the visual cortex, the part of your brain that helps you see Damage to brain tissue (the doctor will call this lesions) Schizophrenia Schizoaffective disorder Depression Bipolar disorder Delirium (from infections, drug use and withdrawal, or body and brain problems) Dementia Parkinson's disease Seizures Migraines Brain lesions and tumors Sleep problems Drugs that make you hallucinate Metabolism problems Creutzfeldt- Jakob disease You may think the odor is coming from something around you, or that it's coming from your own body.