Health Tip Guide

HYPERSENSITIVITY Types of Oral Hypersensitivity Reactions | Immunological and Inflammatory ⁃ Immunologic ally induced inflammation of lungs of a susceptible  host caused by repeated inhalation of a variety of substances including organic dusts. ⁃ Included are molds and other fungi from sources such as cheese ,vegetables,mushrooms, flour ,bark of trees detergents,and contaminated humidification systems. ⁃ In the stage , patients may present with cough , fever, chills, malaise and shortness of breath . ⁃ In sub acute and chronic forms, the onset of symptoms is gradual and prolonged. ⁃ Treatment include identifying abs avoiding causative agents.

        MASTOIDECTOMY PROCESS ⁃ A mastoidectomy is a procedure performed to remove the mastoid air cells. ⁃ This can be done as part of treatment for mastoids, chronic superlative Otis media or cholesteatoma. ⁃ In addition, it is sometimes performed as part of other procedures or for access to the middle ear.

MATURATION What is Maturation? - Definition, Theory & Process ⁃ Maturation is the process of becoming mature; the emergence of individual and behavioral characteristics through growth process over time. ⁃ NEUROLOGICAL MATURATION ⁃ Growth and development during gestation both reflect maturate processes. Growth is generally defined as an increase in cell mass or number, while development refers to differentiation of function. ... Since our focus is on neurological maturation we selected two different indicators of neurological function.

MEASLES ⁃ an infectious viral disease causing fever and a red rash, typically occurring in childhood. ⁃ The disease spreads through the air by respiratory droplets produced from coughing or sneezing. ⁃ SYMPTOMS ⁃ Measles symptoms don't appear until 10 to 14 days after exposure. ⁃ They include cough, runny nose, inflamed eyes, sore throat, fever and a red, blotchy skin rash. ⁃ TREATMENT ⁃ There's no treatment to get rid of an established measles infection, but over-the-counter fever reducers or vitamin A may help with symptoms.

PNEUMOTHORAX ⁃ A collapsed lung. ⁃ This condition occurs when air leaks into the space between the lungs and chest wall. A blunt or penetrating chest injury, certain medical procedures or lung disease can cause a pneumothorax. ⁃ CAUSES ⁃ An injury such as a rib fracture. ⁃ Primary spontaneous pneumothorax is likely due to the formation of small sacs of air (blebs) in lung tissue that rupture, causing air to leak into the pleural space. ⁃ SYMPTOMS ⁃ shortness of breath. ⁃ TREATMENT ⁃ When a pneumothorax is large, a needle or tube is used to remove excess air.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ⁃ A disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves. ⁃ In MS, resulting nerve damage disrupts communication between the brain and the body. ⁃ CAUSES ⁃ The cause of multiple sclerosis  is unknown. It's considered an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. ⁃ In the case of MS, this immune system malfunction destroys the fatty substance that coats and protects nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord (myelin). ⁃ SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS ⁃ vision problems. ⁃ tingling and numbness. ⁃ pains and spasms. ⁃ weakness or fatigue. ⁃ balance problems or dizziness. ⁃ bladder issues. ⁃ sexual dysfunction. ⁃ cognitive problems.

DYSARTHRIA ⁃ Neurologically speaking, dysarthria refers to speech abnormalities caused by nerve damage to areas commonly in charge of vocalizing. ⁃ For people with MS, this nerve damage is typically the result of demylenation. ⁃ MANAGEMENT ⁃ The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF) encourages those who have trouble speaking to seek out the advice of their neurologist. ⁃ A speech language  patholigist  can be an important part of your MS care team. They can test your speech to identify your chief limitations and offer appropriate therapy that can include help with breathing and moving your facial muscles. ⁃ Triggers for speech problems may be the same things that trigger other MS symptoms, so keep this in mind. If you’re tired, anxious, or stressed, it’s likely to show up in problems with speech.