Hydrocarbon poisoning can occur from inhalation or ingestion. When it comes to ingestion, it is quite common among children below 5 years old that can result to aspiration pneumonitis. As for inhalation, it is likely to occur among adolescents and can result to ventricular fibrillation usually without any warning symptoms. What are the signs and […]
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Mothballs are considered as pesticides and an active component in some variants is naphthalene. If one is swallowed or ingested, naphthalene can harm the red blood cells resulting to kidney damage as well as other related issues. It can also affect how the body transports oxygen to the brain, heart and other vital organs. In
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Clostridium perfringens food poisoning is triggered by infection with Clostridium perfringens bacterium. This is usually found in the intestines of humans and various animals as well as in the soil and areas contaminated by animal or human feces. What are the causes? In most circumstances, Clostridium perfringens food poisoning results if an individual eats poorly
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A wart is described as benign tumors in the epidermis which is caused by a virus. The virus responsible is the human papillomavirus (HPV) which resides in the lower layer of the epidermis and replicates into skin that almost appears normal. Contrary to the widespread belief, warts have no roots. They only occur in the upper
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Chicken pox is a highly transmissible condition that was once prevalent among children. With the availability of the vaccine, the cases have drastically dropped. Chicken pox is caused by the varicella zoster virus and typically develops in late winter or early spring. Children who have not received the vaccine develop symptoms within 10-21 days after
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The symptoms of ragweed allergy usually include sneezing episodes, itchy or watery eyes and runny nose which flare-up as the autumn season draws near. If the individual suffers from hay fever and other seasonal allergy symptoms, he/she might have ragweed allergy. During the late summer up to early fall, many individuals suffer from seasonal allergy
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There are instances in which children should undergo allergy testing just like adults. This is due to the fact that most allergy medications are approved for use among infants starting at 6 months old. Common types of allergy testing Skin test Generally, children as young as 1 month old can safely undergo allergy skin testing.
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Hives has been associated with allergies. Most believe that a certain food is the culprit for the skin reaction, while others might be using a detergent or soap. In most circumstances, many individuals tried to avoid the potential triggers, but hives typically persists. Common causes of hives It is surprising to note that while allergies
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Animal dander is produced by all furred and feathered animals. With this in mind, any type of animal dander can put individuals with asthma at high risk for poor control of the condition if they are highly sensitive. It is important to note that about 30% of asthmatic individuals are allergic to cats or dogs.
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A herniated disc injury can occur in any location along the spine but often occurs in the lower back since this is where most of the body weight is supported. The injury usually involves the rupture of one or several spinal discs. Depending on the injury, all or part of the nucleus pulposus which is
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