Symptoms Coughing is a physiologic defense response used to clear foreign bodies, microorganisms, and mucus from the respiratory tract. An acute cough lasts up to three weeks and a subacute cough lasts up to eight weeks. After eight weeks, it is referred to as a chronic cough (Irwin et al., 2000). A distinction is also … Cough Causes and Remedies
Products Fexofenadine is commercially available in tablet form (Telfast, Telfastin Allergo, generic). It was approved in many countries in 1997 and has been available without a doctor’s prescription since 2010. Telfastin Allergo 120 for self-medication went on sale in February 2011. Fexofenadine is the successor product to terfenadine (Teldane), which had to be withdrawn from … Fexofenadine
Symptoms The preliminary stages are fatigue, yawning, difficulty concentrating, headache, mood swings, lethargy, and an increased need for sleep. The actual motion sickness manifests itself acutely in symptoms such as cold sweat, pallor, pale complexion, sensations of warmth and cold, faintness, hyperventilation, rapid pulse rate, low blood pressure, salivation, nausea, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Triggers … Motion Sickness
Symptoms Allergies can affect various organ systems: Skin: hives with wheals, itching, redness, swelling (edema), eczema. Nose: runny and stuffy nose, sneezing, itching. Airways: bronchoconstriction, shortness of breath, cough, asthma. Digestive tract: diarrhea, vomiting, indigestion. Eyes: Allergic conjunctivitis, redness, tearing. Cardiovascular: Drop in blood pressure, rapid heartbeat Mouth, mucous membrane: Burning, furry feeling, swelling. Throat: … Allergy
Products The allergy emergency kit is assembled and dispensed individually at a pharmacy or under a doctor’s care. Contents of the allergy emergency kit The following information refers to adults. The composition of the kit is not uniformly regulated and differs between regions and countries. Many countries also use different active ingredients and dosages. Base: … Allergy Emergency Kit
Symptoms Symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis include itching, red eyes, eye watering, a thin discharge, and sneezing. The conjunctiva may be swollen, making it appear glassy. The itching and red eyes are particularly characteristic of the disease. Causes The inflammation is often caused by a pollen allergy (hay fever). In this case, it is also called … Allergic Conjunctivitis
Products Meclozine is marketed as a fixed combination with caffeine and the vitamin pyridoxine in the form of capsules and suppositories (Itinerol B6). It has been approved in many countries since 1953. In some countries, the active ingredient is also called. Itinerol dragées went out of commerce in 2015. Structure and properties Meclozine (C25H27ClN2, Mr … Meclozin
Products Cinnarizine is commercially available in the form of capsules, tablets, and drops (Stugeron, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1968. Since 2012, a fixed combination with dimenhydrinate has been on the market in many countries (Arlevert) see under Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate. Structure and properties Cinnarizine (C26H28N2, Mr = 368.51 g/mol) exists … Cinnarizine Effects and Side Effects
Symptoms Possible symptoms of hay fever include: Allergic rhinitis: itchy, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing. Allergic conjunctivitis: red, itchy, watery eyes. Cough, mucus formation Itching in the mouth Swollen, blue discolored skin under the eyes Fatigue Sleep disturbance due to the discomfort Hay fever is often accompanied by other inflammatory diseases of the mucous membranes. … Hay Fever Causes
Symptoms Urticaria is a skin disorder that manifests itself in the following symptoms: Temporary wheals with a diameter of millimeters to centimeters, which recede on their own within minutes to hours. Itching, burning and redness of the skin. Angioedema, which is a swelling of the lower skin or mucosal tissue that may be accompanied by … Urticaria: Causes and Treatment
Symptoms Bath dermatitis manifests as a red, inflamed, and allergic rash with a severe and uncomfortable itching sensation. Burning and tingling also occur. The injection sites of the cercariae are recognizable as reddened spots, papules, pustules or small blisters. Mild discomfort may already occur in the water, but symptoms develop with a time delay of … Cercarial Dermatitis (Swimmer’s Itch)
Products Cetirizine is commercially available as film-coated tablets, lozenges, and drops (Zyrtec, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1989. Structure and properties Cetirizine (C21H25ClN2O3, Mr = 388.9 g/mol) is a racemate consisting of –levocetirizine and -dextrocetirizine. It is present in drugs as cetirizine dihydrochloride, a white powder that is readily soluble in … Cetirizine Effects and Side Effects
