PtEd – OTITIS MEDIA
OTITIS MEDIA WITH EFFUSION PROBLEM You have inflammation of the middle ear with effusion, which is the presence of fluid in the middle ear without infection. CAUSE The middle ear […]
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PtEd – OTITIS EXTERNA
OTITIS EXTERNA PROBLEM Your practitioner has diagnosed you with a condition known as otitis externa, sometimes also referred to as “swimmer’s ear.” This is a common condition characterized […]
PtEd – OSTEOPOROSIS
OSTEOPOROSIS PROBLEM Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bone loses its normal density, mass, and strength, which makes it weak and more vulnerable to fracture (break). CAUSES The weakening […]
PtEd – OSTEOARTHRITIS
OSTEOARTHRITIS PROBLEM Osteoarthritis (OA) is a very common disorder that affects the weight-bearing and movable joints. OA damages the cartilage tissue in the joint. The cartilage provides the […]
PtEd – NOSEBLEEDS
NOSEBLEEDS PROBLEM Most nosebleeds stop within 10 minutes. If you have trouble breathing with a nosebleed, call 911. CAUSE Nosebleeds may be caused by several problems: A.Trauma from nose picking or forcefully blowing the nose. B.Chronic sinus infections. C.Allergies. D.Drugs, including over-the-counter medications such as aspirin and Pepto-Bismol, or street drugs such as snorted cocaine. E.Exposure to irritants. PREVENTION A.Avoid picking your nose. Keep fingernails trimmed short. B.Do not blow your nose too frequently or too hard (it may also cause eardrum tearing). C.Blow your nose through both nostrils at the same time to equalize pressure. D.Use a humidifier in your home, or place a container of water near the radiator. E.Use a lubricant such as petrolatum, A & D Ointment, or a skin barrier such as zinc oxide to add moisture to the inside of your nose with a Q-tip and promote healing. F.Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke. TREATMENT PLAN A.If you experience a nosebleed, take these steps: 1.Sit up and lean forward. 2.Apply pressure to the bridge of your nose for 10 to 15 minutes to stop the blood flow. 3.Apply ice to the dorsum (just below the bridge) of the nose. 4.If the bleeding continues, spray Afrin into your nostril. 5.If the bleeding still continues, lightly soak a cotton ball with the nasal spray, insert it into your nose, and press. 6.Apply zinc oxide, petrolatum, or A & D Ointment to prevent further drying and abrasion of the nasal […]
PtEd – NOCTURIA
NOCTURIA PROBLEM Nocturia is waking up to urinate more than once or twice a night. Symptoms include having to go to the bathroom more often, especially at night; […]
PtEd – NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
NICOTINE DEPENDENCE PROBLEM Cigarette smoking is one of the most preventable causes of death and disability in the United States. Other forms of nicotine include chewing tobacco and pipe tobacco, which can be just as harmful. Risks of lip, tongue, mouth, and throat cancer are associated with the use of nicotine. Smoking may cause bleeding in pregnancy and may be […]
PtEd – NECK EXERCISES
NECK EXERCISES Start each exercise slowly. Ease off the exercise if you start to have pain. Neck exercises are necessary for postural awareness, to prevent your muscles […]
PtEd – MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS PROBLEM Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys proteins that help muscles respond to nerve impulses. […]
PtEd – MONONUCLEOSIS
MONONUCLEOSIS PROBLEM Mononucleosis (mono) is an acute, infectious, viral disease. Mono causes fever, sore throat, fatigue, and swollen lymph glands. CAUSE Epstein–Barr virus causes mono and is spread to other […]