Antihistamines when in contact with the body through pollen, ragweed, pet dander, dust lice, for example, makes a chemical called histamine. It causes the skin of the nose swells so this stuffy nose and irritated eyes. Sometimes you can also get an itchy rash on the skin, called hives. It works well to relieve symptoms of various types of allergies, including temporary high fever, indoor allergies and food, but they cannot relieve each symptom. To treat congestion adenoids your doctor may take a decongestant. Some medications are prepared with an antihistamine and decongestant. Side effects of antihistamines, allergy treatment can involve different medications, including steroids and allergy shots, but typically the first thing to try is an …show more content…
It could also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Sudafed in twelve-hour sustained release capsules are a decongestant. It works by reducing inflammation and constriction of blood vessels in the nasal passages, allowing you to breathe easier. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks body fluid vessels in the nasal passages. Increased blood vessels can cause nasal congestion. It is used to treat nasal congestion and sinus congestion or the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the Eustachian tubes. Precautions get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to pseudoephedrine: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. Stop using pseudoephedrine and call your doctor right away if you have a serious side effect or irregular heartbeat; severe dizziness or anxiety; bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; dangerously high blood pressure or severe headache, blurred vision, ringing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, …show more content…
This product is generally not used for continuing smoker's cough or long-term breathing problems such as continuous bronchitis, emphysema directed by your doctor. Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It works by thinning mucus and release him, congestion, clear airway and make breathing easier. Cough and cold medicines have not been proven to be safe or effective in children under six. Nausea or vomiting can also cause. If any of these effects persist or deteriorate, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If your doctor has given you to use this medication, remember that he or she has thought that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Most people using this medication do not have serious side effects. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug. However, seek medical attention immediately if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching, swelling, especially of the face, tongue, throat, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain indolent elements, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Consult your pharmacist for more details. Previously taking this drug, express your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: breathing problems
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. It is a reversible airway obstruction, occurring 8 to 10% of the population worldwide. According to a study in 2005, asthma affects over 15 million Americans, with more than 2 million annual emergency room visits. Asthma patients have a hyper-responsiveness in their airways and generally and increase in their airway smooth muscle cell mass. This hyperplasia is due to the normal response to the injury and repair to the airway caused by exacerbations. The main choice of therapy for asthma patients is β2- adrenergic agonists. Racemic albuterol has been the drug of choice for a short acting bronchodilator for a long time, but since the development of levalbuterol, there is the question of which drug is a better choice for therapy. Efficacy and cost of treatment must both be taken into consideration in each study of these therapies to determine which is best for the treatment of asthma.
The painkiller Vioxx was introduced in 1999 by Merck & Co. It has been used by over 20 million Americans since it was put on the market. Vioxx remained on the market for approximately five years without adequate warnings about its risks. In September of 2004, Merck took Vioxx off the market after a study revealed that it doubled the risk of heart attack or stroke for patients that used it for more than 18 months. Although Merck claimed that they had no idea of these possibly lethal side effects, some internal documents imply that they had been aware of the problem for years and had not made moves to change it. Over 300 lawsuits have been filed against Merck, and it is expected that thousands more will arise.
HEENT: no headache, no tinnitus, no hearing loss, mouth sores, no voice changes, no problems swallowing, sinus congestion, no visual disturbances.
In the article "The Effect of Theophylline and ß2 agonists on Airway Reactivity" it says that more airway responsiveness occurs in asthma, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, and other diseases. Theophylline and ß2 agonists are used commonly for maintenance therapy for symptoms associated with the increased responsiveness. Both can reduce airway responsiveness to a variety of chemical irritants.. (Ahrens 15S)
Nyquil has many side effects when miss used or when recommended dosage is exceeded. The consumer is not to use this product with any other products containing acetaminophen. Nervousness, dizziness, and sleeplessness are all side effects of this product. It causes drowsiness and can cause excitability in children. This is not to be taken if you have heart disease, asthma, emphysema, thyroid disease, diabetes, glaucoma, high blood pressure, breathing problems, excessive phlegm (mucus), chronic bronchitis, persistent or chronic cough, cough associated with smoking, and difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland. Nyquil is also not to be taken if you consume more then 3 alcoholic drinks every day. Acetaminophen may cause serious liver damage.
In October of 1982, Tylenol, the leading pain-killer in the United States at the time faced a crisis. Seven people in Chicago were reported dead after taking Tylenol. 12-year-old Mary Kellerdman of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Adam Janus of Arlington Heights, Illinois, his brother Stanley Janus, and his wife Theresa Janus, Mary Reiner of Winfield, Paula Price, and Mary McFarland of Elmhurst Illinois was the last victim of the cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules. This happened bﴱᄃecause there was Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules that had been distributed and tampered with. The capsules contained 65 milligrams of cyanide. The amount necessary to kill a human is five to seven micrograms, which means that the person used 10,000 times more poison that what was needed.. The tampering had occurred when the products reached the shelves. The connection between the deaths and the Tylenol was discovered within days by two off-duty firemen who were listing to their police radios. Phillip Cappitelli and Richard Keyworth were the men to make the connection and tell there superiors.
Risperdal Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic used to alleviate the symptoms of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is defined by its effects in altering perception, thoughts, or consciousness called hallucinations or delusions. It affects about 1% of the population, with about 2 million people affected in the United States. About 50% of those affected become severely and permanently disabled and dependent upon public assistance. Schizophrenics make up about 10% of the totally disabled population and as much as 14% of the homeless.
You have allergic symptoms like runny nose, hay fever, or a skin condition called eczema
In the late 1800’s it was discovered that papa-amino-phenol, could reduce fever, but the drug was too toxic to use. A less toxic extract called phenacetin was later found to be just as effective but also had pain-relieving properties. In 1949, it was learned that phenacetin was metabolized into an active but also less toxic drug, acetaminophen. Since then, acetaminophen has been sold under many over the counter brand names, most popular being Tylenol.
Li, James T., ed. Pharmacotherapy of Asthma. Vol. 212. New York: Taylor and Francis, 2006. Print.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) (2014), one in eleven children and one in twelve adults has asthma. Consequently, nine people die every day from asthma (CDC, 2014). The financial burden was $56 billion each year (CDC, 2014). Children missed 10.5 million days of school (CDC, 2014). Adults missed 14.2 days of work (CDC, 2014). The impact this disease has on our community is colossal. As a result, it is critical to understand the pathophysiology of asthma in order advocate for successful control and prevention of progression. This paper will review the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation.
In mild cases, swelling of lips, eyes or face occurs along with hives, rash, tingling of mouth and vomiting accompanied with abdominal pain. Nevertheless, in extreme conditions the former symptoms may be accompanied by noisy breathing, wheezing, hoarseness and unconsciousness. Lloyd & Sisman,2013. Managing the threat: People/ children who have been diagnosed with a threat to anaphylaxis need to strictly follow the Action Plan (Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology & Allergy, 2012) as suggested by their medical practitioner. There is no preventive medication developed for this condition so far.
Knowing what foods are best to be avoided is a must so that you will not accidentally consume any of it. Always remember that even eating the smallest part of a histamine-rich food can already give your body a full blown attack of symptoms. Thus, it is and will always be a general rule for anyone with this condition to avoid high histamine foods.