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Q: A medical book that precise that it just has a heading of a disease and then one-line signs, symptoms, etc?
I am a third year medical student and I just started reading Harrison. We have semester system and four months and three books are not a good combination ! So I want a very precise book for Internal Medicine that just gives you the main points . Lets say "Asthma" Sign Symptom Main Clinical Finding Test Finding Treatment Only in one or two lines each please!

A: Try Washington manual of medical therapeutics.

Q: Allergies And Asthma Symptoms (or signs in other words)?
what are symptoms of having allergies what are symptoms of having asthma

A: I have both asthma and allergies. Allergies for environment are runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and skin my are immediately triggered when a cat or dog is in the room Asthma is hard to diagnose and recommend if you even think you have it to get to the doctor asap if an asthma attack is serve enough it can kill you.

Q: Does anyone know the signs and symptoms of FIP vs. long term asthma?
I have a feral cat who has chest congestion, dizzy spells, diffuculty breathing, salavating a lot, drools, can not clean herself, coughs occasionally, has her tongue sticking out, has a bit of a bulge on 2 sides of her body at the lower 1/3 end, i hope this is not fluid accumlation, etc. she has been on baytril antiboitics, 22.7 mg/day for 3 full weeks already and it doesnt seem to help. one of my other cats i saw was wheezing a little. another one has the bulge too but i dont know if he is eating too much. anyhow she has been sick for many months like 5-8 months with those symptoms and i am suprised that she has survived this long however i dont want her to transmit the disease to the other 6 members of the colony and am trying to find out the cause. i am taking droplet precautions, rinsing all the food and water areas many times a day and its a lot of work. the vet wont see her unless she is sedated but sedating her w/respiratory problems might cause her to die. so she can't see the

A: Signs of FIP (feline infectious peritonitis) include: abdominal distention due to ascites (fluid in the abdomen), dyspnea (difficulty breathing) due to pleural effusion (fluid in the thorax, or chest), neurological signs which can include dizziness, weight loss, depression, anorexia (not wanting to eat), and dehydration. Just from the sounds of the cat's symptoms I say it's a pretty good chance that they have FIP. Unfortunately, if you are seeing signs like this, it is generally fatal. The virus is pretty fragile in the environment, meaning that it is killed with most common disinfectants, including things like good old bleach. It is transmitted by blood, urine, saliva, and stool, and also from shared bowls. Unfortunately, something like 3/4 of cats can have it without showing any symptoms, but can still spread the virus. In my readings, the other 1/4 either develop a mild disease and recover, or else go on to develop a fatal disease, which can last from a few days to several months, so I guess it's not that uncommon for a cat to survive for a long time. Can you take any of the other cats to the vet? If you can get even one tested, you'll probably know for sure, and then the vet can give you some ideas as to treatment/prevention. Antibiotics (I know she's on them now), draining any fluid in the chest/abdomen, possibly immunosuppressives like prednisolone, and supportive care are some of the treatments. Prevention, of course, is vaccination. If there's a chance that the others don't have it yet, get them vaccinated if you can. Very best of luck to you.

Q: Is it Asthma-are these symptoms a sign of Asthma?
Hi, first off I'm 16 and this just started happening to me in the year of 2009. I'm a competitive swimmer and not so much when I swim but mostly when I run (a little while I swim, similar but more modest symptoms) I have been experiencing these harsh symptoms that I think may be asthma. First when I run my chest and airwaves tighten up. Second my back starts to hurt pretty bad and I'm forced to stop, next my airwaves tighten up much more and I'm forced to walk and wheeze for the next few hours till I'm better again. Is this Asthma? If it is how should I go about treating it? Or could it just be alergies which I know I have.

A: First of all it does sound like asthma. Second you need to consult with your doctor as to what he/she recommends. If it's seasonal it more likely to be the allergic type. But you sound more like it's either a conditioning problem or exercise induced asthma. Only your doctor who knows your medical history will know what type it is. It could be something else that he/she needs to know about. Have you asked your parents? They would know your medical history better than anyone. And the term is "airways". I'm not getting picky it's just to let you know. God bless.

Q: Is it possible to just randomly develop asthma?
I've never had any signs, symptoms or problems before, but lately, I get short of breath often. I also have develop a "wheeze". And in cold weather or after physical exercise, I have a hard time catching my breath and even tighness in my chest. W'hat's going on? Am i just out of shape?

A: It is possible randomly to develop allergic asthma. You really need to go to a doctor and relate your symptoms because it might not be asthma. If your doc thinks it is after a general exam and ruling out other potential causes (like potentially CHF, walking pneumonia, etc....) then your doc can send you to an allergist to get checked out for what's bringing it on. Best to go to an internist or generalist first because an allergist won't be checking for those other things. Just go get checked out.

Q: My nephew exhibits 90% of the signs & symptoms of A(H1N1) but his parents are kind of in a "state of denial"..?
and dismisses it as another one of those regular asthma attacks which runs in the family. My nephew has been lethargic, vomiting, irritable, has difficulty breathing, on and off fever, cough, and shows flu-like symptoms! I'm afraid of the POSSIBILITY that he may be carrying the swine flu virus but his own parents don't care at all. Our family lives in one compound and it would be very easy to spread the virus to every household member if indeed my fears turn out to be true. What should I do? I live in this part of my country (Philippines) where it's expected that most government authorities that lead our community do not even know how to handle such case. Even at the local community school, where it has already been reported that several students are getting sick everyday, no action is being done by the School Head. No monitoring, no recording, no investigation on the sick pupils being done. Everyone seems to be in denial of the possibility it may happen in our own community! The teachers are reminding the pupils to wash their hands regularly, that is all. And no action being done on the sick students who opt to stay at home without proper monitoring and health check up. Still, what if?? That sick child may still spread the virus to his/her family members without knowing it. Anyway, to make matters worse, if I decide to tell someone of my worries about my nephew, for sure it would create a big fight between me and my sister-in-law which I do not want to happen (if possible) because it will affect the whole family! What should I do? Help. I forgot to add, my nephew's mother works in a medical clinic where she's exposed to all kinds of virus everyday. His father travels to and from Manila where the first victim of the A(H1N1) in this country occurred just yesterday . Procol Harum: I never said my nephew HAS the virus. I said what he exhibits are symptoms of the virus. symptoms, symptoms!!! I am not a doctor but I am worried for the other members of the family (young & old) of the POSSIBILITY! that is why i want his parents to be more sensitive of his state of health and bring him to the doctor for the proper health care and diagnosis. did you read the whole thing, btw? you are sarcastic and i don't like it.

A: You should take him to the hospital. Its better to seek professional help. Just don't be scared about it. The media was exaggerating things again. You should worry more about dengue its more real life threatening. ----- If your worries are true and something bad happened, you will blame yourself on that. Better risk to be in a fight with your sister-in-law. Its a human life we are talking here. ---- God Bless..

Q: I have a 12 year old daughter with asthma and allergies who has been having dry hacky cough for over a month ?
We have been to specialists and asthma dr and many medication changes and so far haven't had any relief of her signs and symptoms and she has missed a lot of school. She is weak pale and has abdominal pain and says her stomach hurts a lot. I would appreciate any input as we are neither getting any rest and I am frustrated.

A: This is a remarkably complicated kind of condition which I suffered as a child and did manage to overcome. Doctor after doctor never offered a cure or any medication to cure it. We had to learn to watch everything, try everything, and persist until we could eliminate the triggers and the causes. It's not easy, but possible. It does take some time and a lot of determination. The first thing to work on is not using it as an excuse for unhealthy behavior. In other words, she needs to eat and drink healthy foods and not miss any school. That will remove any psychosomatic benefits, which can be contributing and complicating factors. Her sleeping quarters have to be squeaky clean and free of dust or any possible sources of mold, plant pollens, or animal dander. The relative humidity needs to be between 25 and 35 percent; no higher because it can promote mold growth, no lower because it dries out mucous membranes, which can cause hacky coughs, as you say. Buy a humidity gage and put it in her room. Try to maintain those levels in the whole house if you can. Allergic reactions to inhalants, be they pollens, dust, molds, etc., cause the mucous membranes to secrete lymph in an attempt to wash away the irritants. When the irritation persists, the constantly produced mucous begins to dry and thicken, providing a warm, moist, dark place for airborne bacteria to land and colonize into what become pussy infections. Doctors are good at prescribing medicines that can help to control various stages of the irritation and after effects. But unless you isolate the triggering causes and reduce your exposure to them, it will keep repeating. So start thinking back and keep a diary describing your surroundings until you can figure out what the initial triggers might be. It is complicated, because what can in one case be a trigger, when there has been prior exposure to some other irritant, can not appear to be a trigger when taken by itself. That is to say, sometimes allergic irritants have a way of masking reactions to other irritants. This is most typical of food allergies, which can cause hives on the skin, which is a very strong allergic response, or in milder reactions can cause nasal and sinus irritation, or repeating sneezing. A well-balanced nutritional program including minerals, trace elements, vitamins, anti-oxidants, and multiple kinds of fiber and protein, is the foundation for building a health recovery program. Your first defense against allergic irritations are robust and healthy nose, throat, and sinus membranes. I used to suffer from asthma and frequent post-allergic infections until I tried taking some nutritional supplements that helped me overcome it. Now I enjoy clear sinuses year-round. I have found a family of nutritional products that I know gives me the best chance for longevity and health. Email me if you would like particulars. Living a long and healthy life.

Q: Asthma symptoms or just being out of breath while jogging? (Lungs hurt, chest tightened, coughing).?
I have a family history of asthma, but I've never been actually diagnosed with it (I'm 20). However, I received poor medical care when I was younger and never told anyone when I was feeling bad, so I might have had asthma and no one caught it. I just went jogging outdoors for the first time since it's gotten colder (about 55 F, which feels cold in Texas). After barely 5 minutes jogging, my lungs started hurting really badly and my chest tightened up. When I got home, I was coughing. I've jogged on a treadmill inside before, and that's never happened. Was it the cold weather, or are those signs of asthma? I don't know whether I was wheezing (I had my headphones on, and I ended up having to walk most of the way). I'm at a normal weight, and I'm not really out of shape (but I'm not an athlete, either). Does anyone have any ideas as to what could be going on?

A: Like it sounds, exercise-induced asthma is asthma that is triggered by vigorous or prolonged exercise or physical exertion.

Q: what are asthma symptoms?
I have a constant itchy throat...which begins at the bottom of my throat and often times gives me the urge to cough. Is this a sign of asthma, or just allergies?

A: I don't that is asthma it sounds more like allergies to me but just to be sure asthma symptoms: *Wheezing (loud whistling noise that occurs when breathing in and out) *Coughing a lot *Feeling of tightness in your chest *Feeling short of breath *Having trouble sleeping because of coughing or having a hard time breathing *Quickly getting tired during exercise Allergies: *watery eyes *scratchy throat *sneezing *stuffy nose/head um i think that you might just want to go to the doctor and get checked out cause what ever it is, it doesn't sound fun and asthma can kill so yeah please see a doctor. Hope this helped :)

Q: Why does asthma make you tired?
I have been more tired then usual today and thought nothing of it and just thought I was just tired. About 3 hours ago I started haveing asthma symptoms and I took my inhaler and was fine, but not I am VERY tired and starting to have asthma signs again. I cant take my rescue inhalar for another hour, but I may take my 2nd dose of my prevental inhalar in a minute. Im going to take my rescue inhalar before bed and hope that helps me sleep. Anyway....why does asthma and asthma inhalers make you so tired?

A: because you can't breathe, so of course it makes you tired!!!!!! i get asthma when i have really bad allergies, and i'm miserable for like a month.

Q: Someone with ASTHMA. Can you please answer this SHORT questionnaire.x?
Questionnaire for Asthma 1. How many years ago were you diagnosed with Asthma? 2. What were the Signs and symptoms that manifested overtime? 3. How did this disorder effect and continue to affect you? 4. How did the symptoms incapacitate you? 5. What do you think the factors are that may have influenced the development of Asthma? 6. What made you visit your GP? 7. What medication were you put on? You've helped me soo much.. thank-you very much for taking time to answer the questionnaire.. take care =) x

A: 1. 11 years ago. 2. I would wheeze when I laughed too hard, then start out a full out cough-fest, accompanied by palpitations after the park. I breathed heavily and noisily in my sleep. 3. I can't tolerate the cold weather, but apart from that, it has subsided since that one asthma attack 11 years ago. 4. Uhm...they didn't really...I play rugby with ease ;) 5. Genetics. Oh yeah...and New York has a hell of a lot of pollution to clog up my little lungs. 6. I didn't go to my practitioner...went straight to the hospital. 7. Albuterol.

Q: Asthma waiver from the Air National Guard?
Had childhood asthma, but no longer have it. Havent had asthma symptoms since 9, got a physical and doctors letter stating that i am in perfect mental and physical condition w/no signs or symtoms of asthma blah blah blah... What are my chances of getting a waiver approved by the air national guard bureau?

A: pretty damn good if your healthy. They have their own doctors who will decide that.

Q: for those who have asthma?
I'm wondering if I am suffering from it.. I am generally fit and healthy, and I dont smoke or do drugs. I also suffer from anxiety. Using the stairs, I will be out of breath and dizzy- it will take a while for my breathing to return to normal. Even sitting on a train, I will suddenly feel warm and not be able to breathe properly. Last night, I was laying in bed watching cartoons, and out of nowhere my heart began to violently pound and flutter at the same time.. I was struggling to draw breath.. I was restless.. yet exhausted.. and sweating, yet shivering.. it was so bizare.. (I know that may seem like an anxiety attack, but I havent had one like that before) And now, today.. I havent done anything, yet I feel short of breath.. I'm wondering if it could be asthma? Could you please explain asthma to me, and what your signs and symptoms have been, and what you do to over come it? And any additional thoughts and opinions would be greatly appriciated. I have regular chest pain, also Veers- I am 24

A: I would see a doctor about it. When I was deployed over sea's something happened and my mother couldn't get word if I was alright. When she was at work she was thinking about it but said she didn't feel stressed then all of a sudden she couldn't breath was having major chest pains migraines and literally collapsed at work. I called later that day with by phone call and told her everything was fine we where okay. Only to speak to my step father who told me my mother was in the Hospital. Even when we are not directly dwelling on it we are still thinking about it it can take a Huge toll on those who are very worried. With your situation at hand which I won't broadcast I would say definitely anxiety which should be treated in some way. If you need some one to talk to me and lexi are here . I doubt it could be Asama because very seldom does it just turn up out of the blue unless exposed to very harsh Chemicals that have damaged the breathing tubes in your lungs. I could be wrong so this is why seeing a doctor would be the best.

Q: Are these symptoms that I might have Asthma?
so for the past two and a half months or so, i've been coughing a lot. mostly when i'm too cold, too cold, under pressure, running too long, and ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. like seriously, it probably takes me an extra hour to go to sleep because i keep coughing. i tried cough medicine, even the one that usually works, and although it stops SOME coughing during the day, it still occurs at night. then one day in gym while we were doing a running test (pacer test) i have only done 20 lap thingies when i collapsed and began to cough uncontrollably. i told my mom, and we're going to the doctor soon, but i would like to know if these are some signs of asthma? and if not, what is it? and please don't tell me "i'm not fit" because i'm pretty sure that's not it.

A: I'm no doctor but it sounds like there's a very strong possibility that you have asthma. I'm a nursing student who has studied respiratory disorders AND I have asthma and coughing is my biggest issue ESPECIALLY from cold and stress. Not everyone who has it has problems with tightening of the airways so that they are unable to breathe. It's different for everybody. Asthma is an inflammation of the airways which cause muscle spasms/tightening in the airways and an overproduction of mucus which can really aggravate the cough or cause it. And I know that "uncontrollable cough" all too well... It's also common for asthmatics to cough alot and more at nightime too. When you get a cold or the flu, does it seem to take you significantly longer to get over it then everyone else due to an ongoing cough? That's also related to asthma. You may have a mild-moderate level of asthma so it would be really good to get it checked out. If down the road, you go through a severely stressful event, your possible asthma may escalate to a level you had no idea you could reach and could maybe have an actual attack so it's good to have a puffer just in case (even if mild). Good luck!

Q: Are these signs of Asthma?
When I was younger my left lung would start to hurt when I would exercise. I think it was kind of a burning sensation. I was given an inhaler and told it was asthma, but I don't recall ever feeling like it helped and I don't think I ever had an asthma attack. I don't have these symptoms anymore and am just wondering if it was in fact asthma.

A: It does not sound like it. Asthma is sometimes misdiagnosed. Unless you had a PFT *methacholine challenge) to diagnose it then your past diagnoses probably does not have a leg to stand on. If you it makes you feel any better, check with your GP to see if he can schedule you a PFT to rule out asthma.