Apr
10
Filed Under (Asthma) by admin on 10-04-2010

Dr. Steve Rubinstein from Camino Medical discusses asthma triggers.

The information provided here is for your general information and education only, and should not be relied upon for personal diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your personal physician before making any decisions.

Duration : 0:8:32

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Feb
20
Filed Under (Asthma) by admin on 20-02-2010

Dr. Steve Rubinstein speaks about the use of inhalers in the Camino Medical asthma education series.

The information provided here is for your general information and education only, and should not be relied upon for personal diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your personal physician before making any decisions.

Duration : 0:3:47

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Jan
10
Filed Under (Allergy) by Manuel Vintagoli on 10-01-2010

There are more and more people that are developing allergies and asthma thanks to the high amount of allergens that float around in the air. One of the ways that you can protect your family from illness is by purchasing air purifiers to remove pollutants.

With more awareness these days about the effects of pollution and the way that air born allergens can affect people air purifiers are beginning to capture more people’s interest. In the air there can be molds, bacteria, viruses, hair, skin flakes, pollen and other things that can spark allergies and reduce people’s health.

The way that air purifiers can remove allergens from the air is through use of filters, ozone or electrical attraction. Purifiers that work with filters pass the air through sieve like things that catch the germs and trap them there. High quality filters can clean the air up to six times in an hour, which ensures the healthiness of the room.

Purifiers using attraction to pull air into the purifier catching the allergenic contaminants and remove them from the air. Three different types of attraction purifiers called: electrostatic precipitating cleaners, electret filters, and negative ion generators. Some of these can be considered better than others as well as having designs that might suit some people better than others.

An electrostatic cleaner attracts particles and then charges them with high powered wires, this changes the electrical charge of the air particles and eradicates contaminants. While these purifiers can be very effective replacement parts may be costly. A electret filter works by using static charge to draw in the pollutants using synthetic fibers. The pollutants are then collected and stored in metal trays, which need to be washed and allowed to air dry from tie to time. These types of purifiers are very effective, but can require more maintenance than electrostatic cleaners.

The next type of purifier that you can purchase is the ionic generator. The way that this type of machine works is to release negative charged ions into the air. The ions that are floating around in the air draw in the particles and then they are amassed together and sink to the ground. The particles that fall to the floor have to be swept or vacuumed up to be removed. The final type of purifier that is available in some places is the ozone purifier, but this one is not recommended by the EPA as it releases ozone, which can be harmful to people and irritate their lings.

When you are buying an air purifier it is recommended that you find one that has HEPA filters. Although these can cost a little more than other purifiers, they have to meet strict regulations and requirements and therefore are more reliable at delivering good quality air and removing pollutants effectively.

An air purifier can make your home a safer place to be with air that is cleaner and has few irritants, allergens and pollutants floating around inside. These devices ca be especially important for people who do suffer from allergy related illnesses such as asthma. Look into the different types of purifiers to choose which one suits your needs best and will deliver the best health outcomes for your family.

Locating the air purifier that is best for your needs is fast and easy! You can select from many different air purifiers to locate the one that will fit in your home perfectly today!

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Dec
31
Filed Under (Allergy Relief) by admin on 31-12-2009

Dr. Rajan Merchant discusses the differences between different allergy medications.

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Nov
23
Filed Under (Allergy Relief) by admin on 23-11-2009

Once again, Sacramento, Stockton and Modesto are in the top 50 for the worst allergy-prone cities in the nation. Experts say people may be suffering more than they need to because they don’t know how to treat their symptoms.

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Nov
20
Filed Under (Allergy) by admin on 20-11-2009

This is a video on allergic mechanism in our body.this animation video shows how allergens come in contact and how does the body react to such allergens and what is the effect of anti histamine drugs over these allergens.

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Sep
28
Filed Under (Asthma) by Michael Derad on 28-09-2009

Emphysema can strike anyone at any age and unfortunately it is an irreversible degenerative condition.

It is a condition that you have to learn to live with and ease for the rest of your life. Medical ID Bracelets are a very important part of your daily wardrobe if you suffer from this condition for a couple of reasons:

You will be consuming a cocktail of drugs to ease your symptoms these may have adverse interactions with other drugs that are administrated during medical emergency treatment.

Part of your treatment should be Pulmonary Rehabilitation which involves you firstly taking part in a group exercise programme under medical supervision but you will need to follow this programme up by exercising outside of a medical environment.

Emergency serice staff are trained to look out for Medical ID Bracelets if you can not communicate with them

Should your Emphysema flare up communication becomes especially hard, due to the shortness of breath. So you have to rely on another method of getting your pre-existing condition across to the paramedics

Customisation of the bracelet is encouraged you can choose from different link styles, bracelet styles, the metal of your choice you can even add special medical alert symbol charms to the bracelet if you desire.

These bracelets are an perfect gift to yourself or a thoughtful present for a loved one. You want to get the information about your medical condition across as distinctly as you can. Both sides of the bracelet are engraved and you should consider having the following information inscribed on it:

Your name.

Your Doctors contact number.

Your medical condition.

Any allergies that you have.

The medication that you are on.

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Sep
28
Filed Under (Asthma) by Michael Derad on 28-09-2009

Considered a great safety net by people who are suffering from a blood disorder, medical alert bracelets could save your life when they require emergency medical treatment. There are very many blood disorders and all of them have different treatments.

If you are in an accident or are temporarily rendered unconscious and require emergency medical treatment it is critical that the medical staff who attend you are made aware of any pre-existing conditions.

You must not rely on those around you to provide this information because they may not be with you when the incident occurs.

That’s where the medical alert bracelets really shine. It reassures you that the medical professionals will have all the critical data available they require and are therefore in a much position to dispense the right treatment.

These days Medical Alert Bracelets are much more discreet and can pass as regular jewellery. They have an insignia on them that medical professionals are trained to look out for; you can even have a charm added for extra security if you do not think that the insignia is featured enough.

It shouldn’t be hard to find the exact style for your medical alert bracelets for Blood Disorder, there are so many out there- you are sure to find the one you like.

What you decide to have engraved on the bracelets is probably the most critical part, since this is the place the medical staff will get there info from. The make sure they will all the needed info, you should consider the following:

clearly specify what your condition is and check any spellings

specify any complications.

specify what drugs you are on, again checking the spelling carefully.

specify any allergies that you have especially to drugs.

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Being a parent is a truly amazing experience but such a obligation comes with a great deal of stress as far as being continually worried about another persons well being is concerned.

These stress levels are somewhat exacerbated when you child is diagnosed with autism.

Children have a habit of wandering off but when you have a child that is unable to commune effectively especially in stressful situations then you have an issue and a need to be able to communicate important information for them even if you are not there.

Allowing your child to wear a toddler’s medical id bracelet or a kid’s medical bracelet will give you one less thing to concern yourself about at times like these.

You can have both sides of the bracelet engraved so there is plenty of room for all that essential information, when deciding what to have engraved onto the bracelet you should take the following into consideration:

Do you want your childs name on there. This is a personal decision and you need to think about how your child reacts to the use of his/her name. If it would make them overly trusting of a stranger then I would leave it out.

Your contact number

A secondary contact number if at all possible

The telephone number of your family doctor

A description of your childs condition together with any allergies that they may suffer from.

A list of any medication that your child is prescribed

People who work in the emergency services are trained to be fully aware of the symbol which appears on kids medical bracelets. The bracelets come in a variety of designs and sizes and will fit all ages, but make sure you get one with the medical symbol clearly displayed so it can be seen and acted upon as and when necessary.

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Sep
27
Filed Under (Asthma) by Valerie Framo on 27-09-2009

Whatever the medical prognosis, be it stroke prevention, heart disease or as a general precaution against clots forming due to the treatment you are receiving, you need to wear a Medical ID Bracelet. You are in all likelihood taking all the other guards already like not shaving with a regular razor blade, avoiding cuts as much as is manageable and observing you movement to prevent falls.

Nonetheless accidents do happen at that’s the reason medical alert tags should be utilized

Suppose that you have an accident and you are rendered unconscious or are just incapable to communicate the fact that you are taking blood thinners, how are you going to give this important information to any medical professionals that need to know this in order to treat you effectively?

Unfortunately you can not rely on the fact that somebody, who knows your condition will be with you at all times. Your condition demands to be communicated very clear and in a succinct way. The good news is that all emergency personnel is educated to look out for medical id bracelets, that might just save your life.

Long gone are the days of the chunky Medical ID Bracelet, unless you want one like that of course. You can choose from many styles and in full customize the bracelet to match your own needs. Metal, chain length, clasp style, bracelet style and link style can all be chosen so that you attain an individual look. Once you have selected the bracelet you can also have a custom engraving on it which should ideally contain the following information in simple language:

Your name. Your Doctors contact number. Your medical condition. Any allergies that you have. The medication that you are on.

Medical ID Bracelets make a great gift for you or for a loved one. It shows that you care and will aid bring a little peace of mind in case of those situations that you cannot control.

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