Cat Allergy

Symptoms A cat allergy manifests itself similarly to hay fever. Possible symptoms include an allergic rhinitis, sneezing, coughing, asthma, shortness of breath, wheezing, allergic conjunctivitis, eye watering, hives, dermatitis, rash when scratching, and itching. Complications include the development of asthma and chronic sinusitis. Patients often suffer from other allergies. Causes The cause is type 1 … Cat Allergy

Azilsartan

Products Azilsartan has been approved in the United States and the EU in tablet form since 2011 (Edarbi). In many countries, it was registered in August 2012 as the 8th member of the sartan drug group. In 2014, a fixed combination with chlortalidone was approved (Edarbyclor). Structure Azilsartan (C25H20N4O5, Mr = 456.5 g/mol) is present … Azilsartan

Peanut Allergy

Symptoms Peanut allergy most commonly affects the skin, digestive tract, and respiratory system. Possible symptoms include: Rhinitis, stuffy nose Itching Hives Skin redness Swelling, angioedema Nausea and vomiting Abdominal cramps Diarrhea Cough, whistling breathing Tightness in the throat, larynxoedema. Voice changes Peanuts are among the food allergens that most commonly cause severe anaphylactic reactions, which … Peanut Allergy

Quinapril

Products Quinapril is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets as a monopreparation (Accupro) and as a fixed combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Accuretic, Quiril comp). It has been approved in many countries since 1989. Generic versions are registered. Structure and properties Quinapril (C25H30N2O5, Mr = 438.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as quinapril hydrochloride, a … Quinapril

Therapy | Physiotherapy COPD

Therapy The therapeutic approaches for COPD are manifold. Of course, a combination of several treatment approaches is chosen in order to help patients in the best possible way according to their individual needs. Drug therapy Here, mainly drugs are used that cause the bronchial tubes to dilate. These so-called bronchodilators include beta-2 sympathomimetics, anticholinergics and, … Therapy | Physiotherapy COPD

History | Physiotherapy COPD

History COPD is a progressive disease that can be positively influenced by therapy but cannot be stopped. In the early stages of the disease, many people confuse COPD with a smoker’s cough because the symptoms, a chronic cough combined with yellowish-brownish sputum, are very similar. In contrast to the smoker’s cough, inflammatory changes in the … History | Physiotherapy COPD

Summary | Physiotherapy COPD

Summary Overall, COPD is a slowly worsening disease that can only be treated symptomatically and cannot be stopped. By adapting the patients to the therapy guidelines, a positive influence on the disease is possible.Especially the physiotherapy gives back a piece of quality of life to the patients, because it offers the possibility to regain control … Summary | Physiotherapy COPD

Physiotherapy COPD

In the treatment of COPD, physiotherapy plays a very important role alongside drug treatment. Using various treatment methods, specially trained physiotherapists try to strengthen the patient’s respiratory muscles, alleviate coughing attacks and mobilize solid bronchial mucus. This should optimize the effect of the medication and help the patient to better deal with the disease in … Physiotherapy COPD

Dispensing Categories of Medicinal Products

Definition The dispensing of licensed medicines is strictly regulated by law in many countries. Drugs may be available by prescription (prescription-only), nonprescription, and over-the-counter. Typical dispensing points are pharmacies, drugstores and doctors’ offices, provided that self-dispensing is permitted by the canton. Category E drugs may also be sold in the retail trade, for example in … Dispensing Categories of Medicinal Products

Roundworm (Ascaris Lumbricoides)

Symptoms The infection is usually asymptomatic. Transient pulmonary symptoms such as cough, dyspnea, asthma-like symptoms, Löffler syndrome with eosinophilic pulmonary infiltrates occur. The pulmonary symptoms are the result of the larvae migrating into the lungs. Other symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Worm eggs are first found in the stool 7-9 weeks after … Roundworm (Ascaris Lumbricoides)