Suffering From Adult Asthma Symptoms?

January 31st, 2010 by admin
Are you suffering from adult asthma symptoms? Wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing and other lesser-known symptoms can certainly take their toll and have significant effects on daily life. Do you think you have asthma? It’s important to learn the signs and symptoms of an asthma attack, and to get it evaluated and under control as quickly as possible with minimal medical intervention. Asthma symptoms can vary greatly in severity from an occasional mild episode of shortness of breath to wheezing that persists despite the use of prescribed medications. The classic symptoms of an asthma attack include rapid breathing, wheezing on exhalation, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness or pain. It can be very scary for the person having the attack, because to them it feels like they’re drowning, unable to catch a deep breath because it won’t go in.

Adult asthma symptoms usually progress over a period of hours or days, and occasionally the airways become more seriously inflamed or obstructed. At this point, it’s wise to schedule a visit to the asthma specialist for lung function tests and prescribed antibiotics and corticosteroids to get the excessive mucous and inflammation under control. A common cold can become a full blown respiratory infection in an asthmatic, which is why it’s important to recognize symptoms early and get treatment started right away. Understanding the underlying causes of allergies and allergy-related asthma is another important intervention that has been proven to reduce the number and severity of asthma attacks in a significant number of patients. Allergies are a common underlying factor, and once the allergies are addressed, the frequency of asthma attacks decreases as well.

Long-term relief medications for adult asthma sufferers are widely available, and usually consist of an inhaled corticosteroid taken twice daily and a rescue inhaler for sudden symptoms. Lots of information for treatment of adult asthma symptoms is available from local medical professionals including asthma and immunology specialists, so don’t hesitate to seek a professional evaluation and consultation. Over-the-counter medications are not recommended for the long term treatment of chronic asthma, and can have dangerous consequences for someone in a life threatening situation. With proper treatment, asthmatics take brisk walks, and take up running and other vigorous aerobic activity without asthma symptoms. Do you homework and learn more about asthma symptoms, treatment and underlying causes online at a number of sites dedicated to keeping asthma under control and to you living a healthy symptom-free life.

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Eating Mango is Really Beneficial for Health

January 30th, 2010 by admin


The mango originated in Southeast Asia where it has been grown for over 4,000 years. Over the years mango groves have spread to many parts of the tropical and sub-tropical world, where the climate allows the mango to grow best. Mango trees are evergreens that will grow to 60 feet tall. The mango tree will fruit 4 to 6 years after planting. Mango trees require hot, dry periods to set and produce a good crop. Most of the mangos sold in the United States are imported from Mexico, Haiti, the Caribbean and South America. Today there are over 1,000 different varieties of mangos throughout the world.

Vitamin Content: Mango is rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin A. Vitamin C content is more in raw mango as compared to that in ripe mango. It also has traces of Vitamin E, Vitamin B and Vitamin K.

The dulcet, juicy insides of the mango pack a nutritional punch. Its characteristic orange color is a clue to its storehouse of beta carotene (Vitamin A). Ripe mangos hold the highest levels of beta carotene, while green mangos are higher in Vitamin C. These antioxidant carotenoids are known for their protective power against certain cancers. Mangos also supply ample potassium, making them ideal for hypertensive patients or anyone looking to replenish energy after physical activity.

Mangoes are high in antioxidants, low in carbohydrates (although they are about 15% sugar – but good sugar!) and like other yellow/orange fruit such as pumpkin and carrot, they are an excellent source of beta-carotene (Vitamin A). They also contain Vitamin E and selenium which help protect against heart disease and cancer. You can obtain 40% of your daily fibre intake from a mango.

We all know the importance of fiber in our diets. If you are eating your mango-a-day, irregularity is not a problem for you and so we’ll spare the gruesome details regarding constipation, piles and spastic colon. Research has shown that dietary fiber has a protective effect against degenerative diseases, especially with regards to the heart; may help prevent certain types of cancer, as well as lowering blood cholesterol levels.

The nutritional value of mango makes it good for weight gain, eye disorders, hair loss, heat stroke, prickly heat, diabetes, bacterial infections, sinusitis, piles, indigestion, constipation, morning sickness, diarrhea, dysentery, scurvy, spleen enlargement, liver disorders, menstrual disorders, leucorrhea, and vaginitis.

Mango, being high in calories and carbohydrates, is good for those who are trying to gain weight. The phenolic compound found in mangoes has been found to have powerful antioxidant and anticancer properties. Being high in iron, mango is said to be very good for pregnant women as well as for people suffering from anemia. Mango is believed to be effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin.

Mangoes are a good source of vitamins and minerals essential for the human body. It is an affordable and seasonal fruit. In India mangoes are grown widely in the southern belt. ‘Alphonso’ variety of mango which is exported world wide is cultivated in ‘Ratnagiri’ in the southern part of India. Mangoes can be eaten both raw and ripe. Raw mangoes have a sharp sour taste, while the ripe mangoes are juicy and sweet to eat. The fragrance of ripe mangoes tingles ones taste buds.

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Pain Management Methods

January 29th, 2010 by admin


WO9707750

The present invention relates to the management of pain without requiring or allowing for reduction in the level of administration of narcotics, and to self-management of pain on an outpatient basis. Accordingly, the present invention is broadly directed to a method for treating pain in a subject comprising administering via a transmucosal, transdermal, or oral route a dose of ketamine effective to alleviate pain to a subject suffering from pain. The invention is further directed to a method for synergistically treating pain in a subject comprising administering via any route a dose of ketamine effective to allow for reduction in the level of an ongoing pain therapy, or decrease pain (improve the level of pain relief), or both. Transmucosal, transdermal, and oral administration of ketamine advantageously allows for patient self administration of the drug, which provides for pain management on an outpatient basis. Moreover, ketamine administration in transdermal devices (suppositories, candies, buccal patches) is generally socially acceptable. In a specific example, a patient suffering from intractable bladder pain controlled breakthrough pain by transmucosal (nasal) administration of about 16 mg to about 32 mg of ketamine per dose.

DE19543003

The method uses a rapidly evaporating liquid sprayed on to the area for therapy with high velocity. The liquid is sucked through a guide pipe (6) to an exit nozzle (5), whence it is sprayed. The surrounding air is guided through an air accelerator (2) via a hose (4) to the same nozzle. The flow speed of the air as well as the quantity and droplet size of the sprayed liquid are regulated according to the extraction of heat from the skin. The skin temperature is measured by an infra-red ntidepressant. The liquid to be sprayed is a mixture of medicaments and/or aromatic material. Instead of this liquid, alcohol and/or ether can be used.

RU2108789

FIELD: medicine, veterinary science. SUBSTANCE: invention proposes a method of organism protection from extreme and stress effects by intramuscular or intragastral administration of composition an aqueous solutions at subtoxic doses (1-300 mg/kg). Composition has highly dispersed metallic silver and poly-N-vinylpyrrolidone of molecular mass (6-40) x $$$ Da at the following ratio of components, mas. p. p.: poly-N-vinylpyrrolidone 1, and silver 0.01-2.33. Method can be used for therapy of acute hypoxic states, brain and heart ischemia, shock, stress and as an analgetic for pain relief and an antidepressant. Method can be used also for physiological stimulation of organism adaptation to nonfavorable extreme factors using low-toxic biologically active substances. EFFECT: high effectiveness, absence of by-side effects.

GB2255719

Electro-therapy apparatus delivers modulated or mixed electromagnetic signal to a patient via electrodes A, B of substantially different sizes, so that the small electrode B provides a targeted and specific therapeutic effect. Typically the effect may be of pain relief. Two high frequency signals f1 and f2 may be mixed to deliver a signal having a beat frequency (f2 – f1) of 1 to 250 Hz, and the area of the electrode B at the treatment site may be over 50 times smaller than the other electrode A. The signal may be switched between a plurality of electrodes (B1 to B4).

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