May 22, 2010
May 17, 2010
{Note to self & you}
No one expects you to be perfect
But there's just a few basic things
you gotta get right
Always do the best you can
Always speak your mind
Never hurt anyone that doesn't deserve it
That's all
It's not much to ask
Now, i'm gonna let you enjoy the sunset cuz i have to go to bed
{taken last trip to bali}
Good nite dearest friends of mine
xoxo
May 15, 2010
May 14, 2010
Fobia/Phobia/Phobie/φοβία/Takot/Fobi
Phobias
A phobia is the unrelenting fear of a situation, activity, or thing that causes one to want to avoid it. Phobias are largely under reported, probably because many phobia sufferers find ways to avoid the situations to which they are phobic..Women tend to be twice as likely to suffer from a phobia compared to men.
Types of Phobias
Having a phobia about something is very different from everyday worry or stress. There are several types of phobias, including social, situational, animal, and specific phobias (fear of particular items or objects).
Social Phobia
Also known as social anxiety disorder, social phobia is an excessive fear of embarrassment in social situations that is extremely intrusive and can have debilitating effects on personal and professional relationships. Examples include fears of public speaking, meeting new people, and other social situations.Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is a fear of being outside or otherwise being in a situation from which one either cannot escape or from which escaping would be difficult or humiliating. Although agoraphobia, like other mental disorders, is caused by a number of factors, it also tends to run in families and for some people, may have a clear genetic factor contributing to its development.Claustrophobia
Claustrophobia is an abnormal and persistent fear of closed spaces, of being closed in or being shut in, as in elevators, tunnels, or any other confined space. The fear is excessive and quite common.Zoophobia
Zoophobia is a term that encompasses fears of specific types of animals such as spiders (arachnophobia), snakes (ophidiophobia), birds (ornithophobia), bees (apiphobia), etc. It is a zooful of beastly phobias.Acrophobia
Acrophobia is an abnormally excessive and persistent fear of heights. Sufferers experience severe anxiety even though they usually realize that, as a rule, heights pose no real threat to them.Aerophobia
An abnormal and persistent fear of flying is called aerophobia. This phobia generally develops after a person witnesses a plane crash or loses a family member in a plane crash or accident. Sufferers experience severe anxiety even though they usually realize that flying does not pose a threat commensurate with their fear.Blood-Injection-Injury Phobias
Blood-injection-injury phobias consist of several specific phobias including fear of blood (hemophobia), injury phobia, and fear of receiving an injection (trypanophobia or aichmophobia) or other invasive medical procedures.So,what's your phobia? ( But i do hope that you don't have one)
Say hello to bronchitis
Hi all, It's been a while since my last post. I hope you guys haven't forgotten me. Not long ago, I was diagnosed with bronchitis by my personal physician (Very very personal:P). So, now I wanna share a little about what is and how the treatment for bronchitis. Enjoy:)
What is bronchitis?
Bronchitis is a respiratory disease in which the mucous membranes of the bronchial passages in the lungs become inflamed. As the irritated membrane swells and grows thicker, it narrows or shuts off the airways in the lungs, resulting in coughing spells accompanied by thick phlegm and breathlessness. The disease occurs in two forms: acute (lasting less than 6 weeks) and chronic (reoccurring frequently for more than two years).Acute bronchitis
Acute bronchitis usually comes on quickly and gets better after several weeks. This form of bronchitis is responsible for the hacking cough and phlegm/mucus production that sometimes accompany an upper respiratory infection. In most cases the infection is viral in origin, but sometimes it's caused by bacteria. If you are otherwise in good health, the mucous membrane will return to normal after you've recovered from the initial lung infection, which usually lasts for several days.Chronic bronchitis
Defined clinically as a daily cough with production of sputum (mucus) for at least a 3-month period, two years in a row; chronic bronchitis is a serious long-term disorder that often requires regular medical treatment. In chronic bronchitis, there is inflammation and swelling of the lining of the airways that lead to narrowing and obstruction of the airways. The inflammation stimulates production of mucus, which can cause further obstruction of the airways and increase the likelihood of bacterial lung infections.Smokers and bronchitis
If you are a smoker and come down with acute bronchitis, it will be much harder for you to recover. Even one puff on a cigarette is enough to cause temporary paralysis of the tiny hair-like structures in your lungs, called cilia that are responsible for brushing out debris, irritants, and excess mucus. If you continue smoking, you may do sufficient damage to these cilia to prevent them from functioning properly, thus increasing your chances of developing chronic bronchitis. In some heavy smokers, the membrane stays inflamed, and the cilia eventually stop functioning altogether. Clogged with mucus, the lungs are then vulnerable to viral and bacterial infections, which over time distort and permanently damage the airways. This permanent condition is called COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).Bronchitis Causes
Bronchitis occurs most often during the cold and flu season, usually coupled with an upper respiratory infection.
- Several viruses cause bronchitis, including influenza A and B, commonly referred to as "the flu."
- A number of bacteria are also known to cause bronchitis, such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, which causes so-called walking pneumonia.
- Bronchitis also can occur when you inhale irritating fumes or dusts. Chemical solvents and smoke, including tobacco smoke, have been linked to acute bronchitis.
- People at increased risk both of getting bronchitis and of having more severe symptoms include the elderly, those with weakened immune systems, smokers, and anyone with repeated exposure to lung irritants.
Bronchitis Symptoms
Acute bronchitis most commonly occurs after an upper respiratory infection such as the common cold or a sinus infection. You may see symptoms such as fever with chills, muscle aches, nasal congestion, and sore throat.
- Cough is a common symptom of bronchitis. The cough may be dry or may produce phlegm. Significant phlegm production suggests that the lower respiratory tract and the lung itself may be infected, and you may have pneumonia.
- The cough may last for more than two weeks. Continued forceful coughing may make your chest and abdominal muscles sore. Coughing can be severe enough at times to injure the chest wall or even cause you to pass out.
- Wheezing may occur because of the inflammation of the airways. This may leave you short of breath.
Bronchitis Treatment
Self-Care at Home
- By far, the majority of cases of bronchitis stem from viral infections. This means that most cases of bronchitis are short-term and require nothing more than treatment of symptoms to relieve discomfort.
- Antibiotics will not cure a viral illness.
- Experts in in the field of infectious disease have been warning for years that overuse of antibiotics is allowing many bacteria to become resistant to the antibiotics available.
- Doctors often prescribe antibiotics because they feel pressured by people's expectations to receive them. This expectation has been fueled by both misinformation in the media and marketing by drug companies. Don't expect to receive a prescription for an antibiotic if your infection is caused by a virus.
- Experts in in the field of infectious disease have been warning for years that overuse of antibiotics is allowing many bacteria to become resistant to the antibiotics available.
- Acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen will help with fever and muscle aches.
- Drinking fluids is very important because fever causes the body to lose fluid faster. Lung secretions will be thinner and easier to clear when the patient is well hydrated.
- A cool mist vaporizer or humidifier can help decrease bronchial irritation.
- An over-the-counter cough suppressant may be helpful. Preparations with guaifenesin will loosen secretions; dextromethorphan in most over the counter medications suppresses cough.
Medical Treatment
Treatment of bronchitis can differ depending on the suspected cause.
- Medications to help suppress the cough or loosen and clear secretions may be helpful. If the patient has severe coughing spells they cannot control, see the doctor for prescription strength cough suppressants. In some cases only these stronger cough suppressants can stop a vicious cycle of coughing leading to more irritation of the bronchial tubes, which in turn causes more coughing.
- Bronchodilator inhalers will help open airways and decrease wheezing.
- Though antibiotics play a limited role in treating bronchitis, they become necessary in some situations.
In particular, if the doctor suspects a bacterial infection, antibiotics will be prescribed. People with chronic lung problems also usually are treated with antibiotics. - In rare cases, the patient may be hospitalized if they experience breathing difficulty that doesn't respond to treatment. This usually occurs because of a complication of bronchitis, not bronchitis itself.
Prevention
- Don't smoke.
- Don't allow others to smoke in your home.
- Stay away from or reduce your time around things that irritate your nose, throat, and lungs, such as dust or pets.
- If you catch a cold, get plenty of rest.
- Take your medicine exactly the way your doctor instructs you.
- Eat a healthy diet.
- Wash your hands often.
- Do not share food, cups, glasses, or eating utensils.
Ok guys, enough for today...:D i hope its usefull and say bye bye to bronchitis
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)