Products Nasal ointments are on sale in many countries from various suppliers. Structure and properties Nasal ointments are semisolid preparations intended for application to the nasal mucosa. They consist of an ointment base such as wool grease, petrolatum, and macrogols. They may contain active pharmaceutical ingredients such as dexpanthenol, antibiotics (mupirocin), sea salt, Emser salt, … Nasal Ointments
Nasal douches are becoming increasingly popular and are now part of normal personal hygiene for many people. Allergy sufferers in particular can benefit from their use. But the right nasal irrigation and its correct use is what matters. What is a nasal douche? A nasal irrigation or nasal douche is most commonly used as a … Nasal Irrigation: Applications & Health Benefits
Products Diphenylpyralin was included in Arbid drops in combination with buphenin until late 2011. Arbid had been approved in many countries since 1965. Structure and properties Diphenylpyralin (C19H23NO, Mr = 281.4 g/mol) has a structure comparable to other antihistamines. It is present in drugs as diphenylpyraline hydrochloride. Effects Diphenylpyralin (ATC R06AA07) is antihistamine and antisecretory. … Diphenylpyralin
Symptoms A few days after transmission of the diphtheria bacteria, the disease begins with sore throat and headache, nausea or vomiting, fever, and difficulty swallowing. Later, the typical symptoms appear: Hoarseness, up to voicelessness Whistling breathing (stridor) Barking cough Swelling of the lymph nodes and swelling of the soft tissues of the neck. Coatings of … Diphtheria Causes and Treatment
Symptoms The possible symptoms of kiwi allergy include: Oral discomfort, e.g., rash around the mouth, furry or itchy feeling in the mouth, swelling Rhinitis (allergic rhinitis). Hives, itching, rash Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain Cough, shortness of breath Swelling, laryngeal edema A severe course with anaphylaxis is possible. Notabene: kiwifruit contain calcium oxalatraphides (crystal needles), citric … Kiwi Allergy
Products Camphor is available in many countries mainly in medicinal products for external use such as ointments, bath additives and inhalation solutions, and is often combined with other active ingredients and essential oils. It is further used in the preparation of numerous magistral formulations such as camphor spirit, camphor oil, camphor ointment and Rüedi nasal … Camphor
Products Various injectables are approved for subcutaneous immunotherapy in many countries. Ingredients The drugs contain allergen extracts of common allergens, such as those from pollen, insect venom, fungi, animals, and dust mites. Effects The allergen extracts (ATC V01AA) produce symptom relief and immune tolerance to the allergens. Medications used to treat the condition can usually … Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (Hyposensitization)
Anatomical background Humans have 4 sinuses, the maxillary sinuses, the frontal sinuses, the ethmoid sinuses, and the sphenoid sinuses. They are connected to the nasal cavity by 1-3 mm narrow bony openings called ostia and are lined with a thin respiratory epithelium with goblet cells and seromucous glands. The ciliated hairs provide clearance of mucus … Acute Sinusitis
Introduction The symptoms of hay fever are manifold. Since hay fever is an allergic reaction to airborne allergens, the respiratory tract is particularly affected. Coughing and rhinitis occur, but the eyes and skin can also show symptoms. Overview of typical symptoms Eyes Tearing eyes Red eyes Swollen eyes Itchy/burning eyes Nose Runny nose Sneezing Nosebleed … Symptoms of hay fever
Hoarseness The cause of hoarseness is in most cases a problem with the vocal chords. In connection with hay fever, an inflammatory reaction is triggered in the area of the upper respiratory tract. The pollen triggers an exuberant reaction of the immune system. Among other things, this can lead to swelling of the vocal cords, … Hoarseness | Symptoms of hay fever
Skin rash Pollen, which causes hay fever in many allergy sufferers, does not only enter the body via the respiratory tract. They can also attach themselves to the skin and enter the body in this way. The consequences are skin rashes, severe itching and drying of the skin. The body defends itself against the pollen … Skin rash | Symptoms of hay fever
Headaches Headaches with hay fever are usually caused by the sinuses. The pollen that the person breathes in through the nose gets stuck there and triggers an inflammatory reaction. This also affects the paranasal sinuses, where mucus accumulates that is difficult to drain off. This creates pressure in the sinuses, which can spread to the … Headaches | Symptoms of hay fever
