Symptoms Lipid pneumonia manifests as nonspecific symptoms such as chronic cough, sputum, hemoptysis, respiratory distress (dyspnea), fever (intermittent), chest pain, and weight loss due to increased work of breathing in hypoxia. Possible complications include superinfections. The disease was first described by G.F. Laughlen in 1925. He published two cases caused by ingestion of kerosene and … Lipid Pneumonia
Products Sunscreens are preparations for external use that contain UV filters (sunscreen filters) as active ingredients. They are available as creams, lotions, milks, gels, fluids, foams, sprays, oils, lip balms and fat sticks, among others. These are generally cosmetics. In some countries, sunscreens are also approved as medicines. Which filters are approved varies from country … Sunscreen
Products Beeswax is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores, among other places. Structure and properties The European Pharmacopoeia defines two types of beeswax. Yellow wax (Cera flava) is the wax obtained by melting out the honeybee’s emptied combs with hot water and purified of foreign components. Bleached wax (Cera alba) is obtained … Beeswax
What does DIY stand for? DIY is an acronym and stands for “Do It Yourself” (“do it yourself”). DIY medicines are usually made by private individuals. They can be laymen as well as professionals. Some examples are shown below. Teas and tea blends Medicinal plants such as the peppermint, chamomile or marigold can be planted … DIY Medication
Products Pure kerosenes are available in pharmacopoeia quality in pharmacies and drugstores. They are also found in creams, ointments, pastes, body lotions, baths, eye drops, cosmetics, gauzes and emulsions for ingestion, among other products. Kerosenes are also known as mineral oils and have been used medicinally since the 19th century. Structure and properties The pharmacopoeia … Kerosenes
