The so-called metacholine test is intended to benefit primarily suspected asthma patients for whom no diagnosis can be confirmed by other means to date. The provocation test is designed to trigger an overreaction of the lungs by inhalation of the drug substance metacholine and to confirm the diagnosis in this way. Because asthma attacks may … Methacholine Test: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Products Medicinal mushrooms are commercially available, for example, in the form of capsules, tablets and as powders as dietary supplements or as individually prepared mixtures. Also used are the pure ingredients that are extracted, synthetically produced or semi-synthetically modified. These are usually registered as medicinal products. About mushrooms Fungi are a very diverse group of … Medicinal Mushrooms
Products Olodaterol was approved in many countries in 2014 as a solution for inhalation (Striverdi). In 2016, a fixed-dose combination with tiotropium bromide was also marketed (Spiolto). Both drugs are administered with the Respimat. Respimat The Respimat is a new inhalation device that releases a visible spray, or aerosol. The droplets are fine and move … Olodaterol
Structure and properties Lipids are characterized by being soluble in organic (apolar) solvents and generally sparingly soluble or insoluble in water. They have lipophilic (fat-loving, water-repellent) properties. Lipids also exist, with polar structural elements such as the phospholipids or ionized fatty acids. They are called amphiphilic and can form lipid bilayers, liposomes and micelles. For … Lipids
Products Formoterol is commercially available in the form of capsules for inhalation (Foradil) and as a powder inhaler (Oxis). Furthermore, combination products with budesonide (Symbicort Turbuhaler, Vannair Dosieraerosol) and fluticasone propionate are available (Formoterol Dosieraerosol). Formoterol is also combined with beclometasone fixed, see under beclometasone and formoterol (Foster). Furthermore, in 2020, a fixed combination with … Formoterol
Products Vitamins are commercially available in the form of pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, medical devices, cosmetics, and foods, among others. Available dosage forms include, for example, tablets, effervescent tablets, syrups, direct granules and injectables. Vitamins are also combined with other active ingredients and, in particular, with minerals and trace elements in a fixed manner. The name … Vitamins Role in the Body
Also called: Body shaping, body modelling, weight training, strength training, muscle building. Definition As the name Bodybuilding implies, this is a form of body modeling through specific training methods for muscle building and strict control of food intake. The primary goal is not to increase strength, but rather to build muscle mass and define muscle … Bodybuilding injuries and dangers
Forced Reps With this method, the muscle is trained through approx. 5 repetitions until it is completely exhausted with overcoming (concentric) work. This is followed by 2-3 repetitions with the help of a partner. This partner helps to the extent that the movement can just about be executed in this way. The method of forced … Forced Reps | Bodybuilding injuries and dangers
Negative Reps With approx. 5 repetitions, strain the muscle until it is completely exhausted. If no more repetitions are possible, the muscle is further stressed by slow, yielding (eccentric) work to the starting position through 2-3 repetitions. The training partner takes over the part of the overcoming (concentric) work. The method of negative reps causes … Negative Reps | Bodybuilding injuries and dangers
Products Medicines containing Bryophyllum are commercially available as powders, drops, chewable tablets, globules, and injectable solutions (Weleda, Wala), among others. Bryophyllum was introduced into anthroposophic medicine by Rudolf Steiner in 1921. He recommended it for the treatment of hysteria. Its use as a labor inhibitor can be traced back to the German gynecologist Dr. Werner … Bryophyllum
Narcotics (e.g. opioids used in doping) are primarily understood to be the active substance group of morphine and its chemical relatives. These substances primarily have analgesic and euphoric effects. These two factors mean that pain arising in the musculoskeletal system can be better tolerated under maximum stress. However, the body’s own pain signals are important … Narcotic
Definition COPD is a chronic disease that cannot be cured, but in many cases can be avoided by avoiding risk factors. It is classically divided into 4 stages. Here stage 4 is the final stage. The stages are classified according to various respiratory parameters and the nature of the accompanying symptoms. The revised stages according … End-stage COPD