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PtEd – DERMATITIS

Jan 7, 2020 admin 0

DERMATITIS  Inflammation of the skin that occurs from contact with an irritant substance (poison ivy, soaps, etc.). CAUSE Skin contact with irritating agent. PREVENTION/TREATMENT PLAN A.Avoid aggravating agents. B.Learn to recognize all plants (poison ivy, poison oak, etc.). C.Flare-ups are common. D.Avoid all known stimuli (poison ivy, soaps, etc.). E.Do not wear tight, restrictive clothing. F.When around irritating substances, wear gloves for protection. G.For poison ivy, wash all clothes, shoes, pets, or other substances that may have come in contact with the poison ivy oil. Activity: As tolerated. Take cool baths as needed for itching. Oatmeal baths (Aveeno bath) help soothe the […]

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PtEd – DEMENTIA

Jan 7, 2020 admin 0

DEMENTIA  PROBLEM Dementia is a progressive mental impairment that can lead to memory changes and loss, altered thinking processes, and behavior changes. CAUSES Dementia is caused by degeneration and loss […]

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PtEd – DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS

Jan 7, 2020 admin 0

DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS  PROBLEM You have inflammation or a blood clot in one of the veins in your body. Phlebitis is inflammation, and thrombosis means a blood clot. […]

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PtEd – CUSHING’S SYNDROME

Jan 7, 2020 admin 0

CUSHING’S SYNDROME  PROBLEM Cushing’s syndrome has many symptoms, including weight gain, obesity, moon-shaped face, excessive hair growth, easy bruising, thin skin, muscle weakness, decreased or no menstrual periods, increased […]

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PtEd – COUGH

Jan 7, 2020 admin 0

COUGH  PROBLEM Coughing is an important defense mechanism your body uses to clear your airways of mucus and inhaled particles. CAUSE A cough is often associated with other respiratory symptoms […]

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PtEd – CONJUNCTIVITIS

Jan 7, 2020 admin 0

CONJUNCTIVITIS  PROBLEM You have an infection of the eye, or conjunctivitis, which causes redness, itching, drainage from the eye, and crusting on the eyelids. CAUSE Bacteria, viruses, or allergies can […]

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PtEd – COMMON COLD

Jan 7, 2020 admin 0

COMMON COLD  PROBLEM The common cold is swelling of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. Most people complain of feeling tired and have a runny or stopped-up […]