Asthma Treatment Alternative: When it comes to asthma treatment alternatives there are almost countless options. Individuals looking for an effective treatment that will provide relief from their condition often find it difficult to pinpoint which treatments are an effective alternative and which are just an alternative waste of time.
Tourette Syndrome: Tourette Syndrome (TS), named for Dr. Gilles de la Tourette, the French doctor who first described the condition in 1885, is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary vocalizations and movements of the face, arms, limbs, or trunk called tics. It affects approximately 100,000 – 200,000 people in the United States.
Angioedema: This condition is characterized by rapid swelling. It can occur in the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, or mucosa. Rapid onset of Angioedema (rapid swelling) should be treated as a medical emergency due to the possibility for airway obstruction and/or suffocation as a result of swelling. If swelling occurs a doctor should be consulted immediately.
Asthmatic Bronchitis: Asthmatic bronchitis is a hybrid condition combining two common conditions: asthma and bronchitis (chronic). The common symptoms may or may not include chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, fever, fatigue, wheezing, weakness, etc. Other symptoms that are fairly common include: blue colored lips, swelling in the ankles, legs and feet and frequent respiratory problems.
What are Nasal Polyps? Nasal polyps are non-cancerous growths that occur as the nasal passage tissue becomes inflamed and irritated. When nasal polyps become irritated, they may enlarge to the point that they block the nasal passage. This may result in breathing issues.
What is Chronic Sinusitis? Chronic sinusitis is defined by an infection of the sinuses that lasts longer than 8 weeks. The paranasal sinuses become inflamed and irritated, and may be the result of a cold or infection.
Eczema: Eczema or dermatitis is a condition of the skin in which patches of skin become rough, scaly or bumpy and are accompanied by varying degrees if itchiness. Eczema is estimated to afflict up to 30% of the US population. This skin condition is thought to be genetic and cannot be cured. Some cases of eczema disappear after childhood while others remain throughout life.
The form of dermatitis called atopic eczema is found in infants, children, and adults. Children under five are the most common recipient, but flare-ups can occur in adults throughout their life. Some adults don’t have any sign of symptoms until later adulthood. Atopic eczema is thought to be a malfunction of the immune system, hereditary, and a chronic condition. Common triggers for atopic eczema are stress, food allergies, changes in temperature, and dry skin.
Allergic Shots Alternatives: This option should be considered as a last resort when considering the wide range of allergy treatments available. Individuals with mild to severe allergies may present with one or several of a wide variety of symptoms. Exposure to an allergen (or substance to which an individual is allergic) triggers the presentation of symptoms.
Urticaria Treatments: Urticaria, also known as hives, is usually the result of an allergic reaction, which causes inflammation, burning, stinging and itching to occur any place on the body. Depending on the length of the occurrence, Urticaria can be classified as either acute or chronic. Acute Urticaria lasts any where from several hours to several weeks. Chronic Urticaria, also called Nettle Rash, persists for longer than six weeks.