Protecting your baby from asthma attacks involves a proactive approach centered on preventive measures. By understanding the tools available and ensuring that caregivers are well-informed, you can contribute to your baby's respiratory health.Controllers: C...
There's no cure for asthma, although some asthmatic babies who wheeze only when they have colds or upper respiratory tract infections outgrow the tendency to wheeze over time. In general, asthma is thought to be a lifelong condition, although the frequency...
In the realm of pregnancy diets, misinformation often leads to unnecessary concerns. One such concern revolves around consuming meat from livestock treated with antibiotics. Let’s debunk the myths and understand the facts.Contrary to popular belief, antibi...
It may be, depending on the method used to clean them. Years ago carpets were shampooed using a rotary brush. Because the shampoo and dirt were pushed down into the carpet rather than lifted out, the top looked nice for a few days. But it soon was dirtier ...
If there's a stinger, remove it by scraping it out with your fingernail or a credit card. (Pulling it out with your fingers or tweezers could squeeze more of the venom into your baby's body.) Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. You can help relie...
As a parent, navigating the uncertainties of your baby's health can be challenging, especially when it comes to conditions like asthma. Detecting asthma in babies requires a collaborative effort with your healthcare provider, as it can be challenging to di...
Asthma, a significant chronic condition affecting the respiratory system, casts a substantial shadow on childhood health. Understanding the prevalence of asthma in children is crucial for parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers alike.A Leading Childh...
While allergies are common culprits in triggering asthma symptoms, several other factors can contribute to respiratory challenges in children. Understanding these additional triggers is essential for comprehensive asthma management.Cold Air and Viral Infec...
The intricate relationship between allergies and asthma in children is a significant aspect of respiratory health that parents should be attuned to. Understanding how exposure to allergens can trigger or exacerbate asthma symptoms sheds light on this inter...
When your baby experiences an acute asthma attack, the respiratory system becomes a battleground, marked by intensified inflammation and heightened challenges. Understanding the sequence of events during such an episode is crucial for prompt and effective ...
Asthma, a chronic inflammatory disease impacting the lungs and airways, creates a complex scenario for both parents and their little ones. The airways, responsible for the crucial task of transporting air in and out of the lungs, become inflamed and irrita...
Talk with your baby's doctor or a pediatric dermatologist. If the rash doesn't get better after following the suggestions above, your doctor might suggest trying mild topical steroids, which can be bought over the counter. If the over-the-counter variety d...
Like some other diseases caused by spirochaetes, there is a possibility that the infection can cross into the central nervous system. If the infection proceeds along this course then symptoms that affect mental function may occur. If the illness proceeds t...
Lyme disease is not an easy diagnosis to make. This is especially so if the patient has no rash and does not recall an episode of tick bite. If a patient remembers a tick bite and then becomes unwell, Lyme disease is a possibility. There is no diagnostic t...
There are many measures you can take to protect yourself from ever falling victim to this nasty infection. There is however, no vaccine available at present. Prevention relies on people being aware of the risk that ticks present and using sensible measures...
If you have this diagnosis your doctor should treat you. However, many doctors are not familiar with treating Lyme patients. In this case, you may do better to see a doctor who is familiar with the disease. Always try to keep your GP involved and informed....
Several other infections can sometimes be found in tick secretions.If these are also passed into the bloodstream, they too may establish and complicate the symptoms and outlook.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that the diagnosis of Lyme disease is based on symptoms, physical findings and the patient’s history. There are several laboratory tests that aim to detect this infection, however, none of them are...
Studies of the DNA taken from ticks in the Natural History Museum show the infection was in the UK in Victorian times. Therefore, it is almost certainly not a new illness. However, it does appear to be becoming more common.
The outlook varies from person to person. Whilst it is extremely unusual for the illness to be fatal, symptoms can range from mild to very severe. It is not in a patient’s best interests for the disease to remain untreated. Treatment is with antibiotics an...
In the United Kingdom, Lyme disease is carried by the sheep tick, Ixodes ricinus. This tick can also feed on deer and other wild mammals and birds. The tick prefers to live in woods, heath and moorland, although it does not occur exclusively in these habit...
Early symptoms can include feeling unwell or ‘flu-like’, EM rash, headache, stiff neck, muscle pain, tender glands and sensitivity to temperature, sound and light levels.
Lyme disease can affect any part of the body and cause many different symptoms. The commonest symptoms relate to the person feeling unwell, having flu-like symptoms, extreme tiredness, muscle pain, muscle weakness, joint pain, upset digestive system, heada...
A clinical case of Lyme disease occurs when a person is infected by a tick bite. Symptoms follow after an incubation period that may last between two and thirty days. However, on some occasions, the bacteria do not cause disease straight away. The bacteria...
In nearly all cases it is transmitted to humans by the bite of a tick infected with these bacteria. In a population of ticks, only some will carry the infection.
Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. The disease is classified by the World Health Organisation as an infectious or parasitic disease. Borrelia burgdorferi belongs to the bacte...
Prompt removal of ticks decreases the chances of getting Lyme disease. The proper and easiest method is to grasp the tick with fine tweezers, as near the skin as you can, and gently pull it straight out. Be careful not to squeeze the tick when removing it ...
Lyme disease has been described in dogs, cats, horses cows and goats. Symptoms can include fever, lameness and soreness, listlessness, loss of appetite, swollen glands and joints. Heart, kidney, liver, eye and nervous system problems are also described in ...
When out of doors several precautions can minimize your chances of being bitten. Tuck your pant legs into your socks and your shirt into your pants. Wear light colored clothing. Dark ticks are more easily spotted against a light background. Inspect clothes...
Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics. Timely treatment increases chances of recovery and may lessen the severity of any later symptoms in both animals and man. The most effective treatment will be recommended by your physician or in the case of your an...
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