Medical emergencies in practice; asthma

By Wendy Berridge – 18/02/2012 from Dentinal Tubules ASTHMA   –   DEFINITION  A condition caused by an allergic reaction resulting in widespread narrowing of the bronchial airways. Asthma is a very common medical condition and can be triggered by many things, including dust, traffic fumes, pollen, stress and even the weather. An asthma attack occurs as … Read more

Tylen – not at – ol

Image by Getty Images via @daylife (Health.com) — Teenagers who take acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol and many other over-the-counter remedies — may be at increased risk of asthma and some allergic conditions, according to a new study of more than 320,000 children in 50 countries. Compared with those who never take the popular … Read more