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    Pulmonary Embolism / 16 Feb 2016

    Pulmonary Embolism Treatments

    What You Need to Know About Pulmonary Embolism Treatments If you ever receive a pulmonary embolism prognosis, it will be necessary to take the next step to find out how to treat pulmonary embolism. This medical problem will need the immediate attention of a doctor and treatment. Pulmonary embolism occurs when there is a blockage of one of the arteries in your lungs. Most likely, a blood clot has traveled from your legs toward your lungs. It can also be caused by a deep vein thrombosis, which means a clot has traveled from another part of your body, other than your legs. Pulmonary Embolism Medications The main goal of treatment in a pulmonary embolism situation is to prevent the clot from getting any bigger, and to make sure that no new clots will form. The primary way to do this is to use two types of pulmonary embolism medications: blood thinners, called anticoagulants, and clot dissolvers, also called thrombolytics. While on these medications, doctors will take frequent blood tests to know how easily your blood can form clots. Surgery for Pulmonary Embolism If the medications do not work after a few days, a surgeon may need to remove the clot. This can be done through the use of a catheter. Surgery is rather rare because it could cause other clots to form. Another way to deal with a clot is to put a filter into the main vein in your body – the inferior vena cava. This filter will prevent the clot from going into your heart or lungs. This step is usually reserved for people who are not able to take the drugs. Pulmonary Embolism Treatment Duration Once an individual is put on the medications for pulmonary embolism, it is necessary to be on it for at least three…

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    Whooping Cough / 06 Dec 2016

    Whooping Cough Treatments

    Different Ways to Treat Whooping Cough The medical term for whooping cough is pertussis. It is a bacterial infection that gets into your nose and your throat. It is a very contagious disease. Each year, over 30,000 people develop this disease. Of the people that contract the disease, 8,000 people die each year. When babies contact the disease, they are often taken to the hospital. According to recent statistics, 1 out of every 100 babies who are admitted to the hospital for treatment, die. What Are the Symptoms of Whooping Cough? In its early stages, whooping cough has the same symptoms of the common cold. Most people experience a mild cough, sneezing, a runny nose, and a low grade fever. Some people also get diarrhea in the early stages. After about 7 to 10 days, the mild cough will progress to coughing spells.. The cough has a whooping sound, and it can be difficult for you to breathe. The cough that you experience from whooping cough doesn’t produce any mucus, and the spells can last for up to a minute. It is not uncommon for your face to turn red or purple during a coughing spell. Some people who have contracted the disease don’t have any coughing spells at all. Typically, whopping cough lasts for 3 to 6 weeks. Babies and Whooping Cough Whooping cough is very dangerous for babies, especially those under 6 months old. Even babies under 18 months old are at risk and they should be watched often if they contract the disease. It is not uncommon for babies to have coughing spells and then stop breathing. Some babies don’t cough at all, they just stop breathing. Finally, some babies vomit during their coughing spells which can quickly lead to dehydration. Many young babies who contract the…

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    Pulmonary Embolism / 16 Feb 2016

    Pulmonary Embolism

    What to Know If You Have Pulmonary Embolism People who have recently been diagnosed with pulmonary embolism may wonder what is a pulmonary embolism, what are the symptoms, and how is it treated. Pulmonary embolism occurs when a major artery in the lung is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot. This often happens when a blood clot in the leg breaks off and travels to the lung. A small amount of cases are caused by air or fat. Most cases of pulmonary embolism are not deadly, but if the clot is too large or is not taken care of quickly, it can prevent blood from flowing to the lung, which can be potentially fatal. People who are older than 70 years old and people who are obese have more of a risk of pulmonary embolism. Other common pulmonary embolism causes include: Prolonged bedrest after a surgery or illness. Diseases such as cancer, heart failure, and stroke. Childbirth, particularly a cesarean section. Pulmonary embolism has several noticeable symptoms that can bring awareness to the condition. The most common pulmonary embolism signs include: Shortness of breath Rapid breathing Sharp chest pain Coughing or coughing up blood Cyanosis (blue discoloration in the lips or fingers) Pulmonary embolism diagnosis can be complicated because doctors will need to thoroughly review a patient’s medical history to know if they are at a high risk for the condition. Doctors will often use a pulmonary embolism ECG to measure electrical activity of the heart. This test will rule out the possibility of a heart attack. Also, doctors may perform an arterial blood gas analysis to test for a drop in the oxygen level of the blood. A common pulmonary embolism treatment is anticoagulent medicines that prevent new blood clots from forming. If the condition is severe and…

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