Free Treatment and Training on Asthma, Eczema and Allergies

Eczema Trust Zimbabwe in Partnership with the Ministry of Health will be conducting a free clinic in Norton, Mashonaland west province. the clinic is aimed at empowering communities, raising awareness and providing of training to health care providers on these conditions. the  clinic will be held on the 6th of July 2013 at Katanga clinic in Norton. a team of Specialist Doctors will be treating people for free.

Norton is a fishing town situated about 35Km from the capital city Harare and falls under Mashonaland west Province. majority of the residence in Norton depend on selling fish as their  source of income. most white meat including fish is considered to be cheap compared to other meat. Eczema Trust Zimbabwe has established that there is a lot of myths and misconceptions associated with eating fish as a result people who develop different skin conditions associate their conditions to eating fish. This exercise will be used as documented evidence to establish the truth surrounding that most skin diseases.

In an interview held recently with the Katanga Clinic officials it was also established that they meet almost 80% of both adults and children suffering from skin conditions every moth during their clinic days, this has necessitated the need to conduct the exercise in Norton.

Due to limited resources the exercise will be a one day program and will see Doctors and other health care providers taking part.

for more information please contact us on the following numbers for more information or email to
Cell:+263 779 650 885/ 0779 700 743/ 0773 565 182
Email: help.eczema@gmail.com

Why do some people have a problem with anxiety and others do not?

This is a question almost everyone who experiences anxiety asks themselves at some point or another. Why me?

My understanding of anxiety is that yes, some people seem more susceptible than others but that the key trigger tends to be exhaustion. By exhaustion I mean mental, physical, or emotional exhaustion. (Under physical exhaustion I also include things like diet or substance abuse)

For some it may be exhaustion caused by a hectic life and never taking time to release the stress. People like that often do not notice their stress levels are so high until they get blindsided by a spontaneous panic attack.

For others it may be an emotional exhaustion caused by the loss of a loved one or the break up of a long term relationship.

If the anxiety is caused by a traumatic life event it is interesting to note that the person frequently does not experience the anxiety until the event has passed.

You often see people dealing very well with a crisis but then several weeks later when the dust has settled they start to feel the anxiety. It is like they have been in shock and are only now starting to process the experience.

The most important thing to remember about panic attacks or general anxiety is that help is available and it is important to get help sooner rather than later.

I always recommend visiting your doctor first of all to really determine that it is just anxiety you are dealing with and not an underlying physical ailment. Once you are sure that it is anxiety that you dealing with, treat it.

Don’t wait

Burying your head in the sand hoping it will simply be gone next week is not an effective way to treat it. It is totally unnecessary to spend months if not years dealing with something that can be corrected now.

That help is available right here.

The Panic Away Program changes the way you process your anxiety enabling you to end panic attacks and general anxiety. It costs no more than a dinner for two but can change your life so much for the better. Invest in the right kind of information. Information that puts you back in control of your life. That is the best kind of investment you can make.

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Is Asthma Classified Into Different Types?

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Is Asthma Classified Into Different Types?
<a href=”http://www.asthmacureremedies.com/extrinsic-intrinsic-asthma-types”>Intrinsic asthma</a – Asthma is a long term disease, which has an effect on the the breathing organs. Asthma is often divided into at least two classes that is extrinsic asthma type and intrinsic asthma type. On the other hand others would introduce another class naming it mixed asthma. This can make it a questionable three classes of asthma.

Extrinsic Type of Asthma Extrinsic asthma now also known as allergic asthma is generally brought about by allergens like pollen particles, etc. Intrinsic Type of Asthma Extrinsic asthma is normally brought about by adrenal glands disorder and/or mental disorder such as emotional stress, nerves and anxiety.

A different school of thought further subdivides intrinsic type of asthma into classifications like exercise-induced, occupational type, etc. The category of asthma basically depends on what can be considered to be resulting in the attack. Whether it is external controllable things or something that is not external to the asthma victim the character of the attack are similar. That is to say you will never tell if someone has an intrinsic type of asthma attack or the extrinsic type. Mostly the discomforts are similar. Both Extrinsic and Intrinsic Combined Mixed asthma is a hybrid of intrinsic and extrinsic asthma. Mixed asthma asthma victim react to particular allergies but also are activated by other intrinsic group of stimulants.

It is a two- step issue – When an individual is affected by asthma, inflammation is experienced in the bronchi and it becomes red and swollen. When the air passages get inflamed, the asthma victim becomes extra-sensitive to different things, which may intensify asthma. How Can You Tell If It’s An Attack It is a respiratory disease brought on by allergies; it can be characterized or its presence might be felt by symptoms such as chest constriction, labored breathing and consistent coughing.

DID YOU KNOW? Cold Weather Allergies

Most people affected with allergies start crossing their fingers and refreshing their medication the minute they get one whiff of spring’s bounty of grasses, trees and flowers.

But once cooler weather hits, there’s another segment of the population that prepares itself for Mother Nature’s mischief. The mayhem surprisingly can happen indoors too – as people escape the frigid temperatures outside. Take a look at some of these cold-weather culprits.

COLD-INDUCED URTICARIA

Cold Facts: Some people get rosy cheeks in the cold weather. For others, plummeting temperatures cause a breakout of cold-induced urticaria, also known as “cold-induced hives,”  They’re a reaction to cold weather or cold water and are often itchy – can be as large as a half-dollar, may appear suddenly and may reoccur chronically with exposure to cold.

Remedy: The appearance of cold-weather hives requires a visit to a medical doctor who’ll test for abnormal proteins in the blood, called cryoglobulins, that are activated by exposure to the cold. If cryoglobulins are present, further evaluation is needed to check for underlying causes, including hepatitis C.

Other precautions to take include keeping the body as covered up as possible and taking a nondrowsy antihistamine before going out in the cold or into cold water. If medication doesn’t help, a physician may suggest Periactin, a prescription drug with the active ingredient cyproheptadine, which has side effects such as drowsiness and possible weight gain.

COLD-INDUCED ANGIOEDEMA

Cold Facts: Cold-induced angiodema – swelling in the deeper tissues – is often associated with cold-induced urticaria. Swelling is potentially a more dangerous response because it may precipitate a drop in blood pressure. This, in turn, may lead to light-headedness or more serious symptoms. In contrast with the itching of hives, cold-induced angioedema typically causes burning or pain.

Remedy: If taking a nondrowsy antihistamine before going outdoors doesn’t help, following the pharmaceutical protocol for cold-induced urticaria may provide relief.

RAYNAUD’S PHENOMENON

Cold Facts: In some individuals, exposure of the hands and feet to the cold may lead to severe constriction of the blood vessels. The result is decreased oxygen to those areas, which causes the skin to go white and become painful. As the skin warms up, the affected body parts often turn a rainbow of colors – blue followed by red. When Raynaud’s becomes chronic, the skin, tissue under the skin and even muscles may waste away. Fingernails may become brittle and marked by longitudinal ridges.

Remedy: It’s important to seek additional medical attention to rule out Raynaud’s syndrome, also known as secondary Raynaud’s. Secondary Raynaud’s may be associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), other immune disorders and even medications such as beta blockers. In extreme cases, the fingertips may be so adversely affected that skin ulcerations or gangrene may result.

Protective clothing, especially for the extremities, is a must. If SLE has been ruled out but the patient still experiences severe symptoms, a visit to a vascular specialist for further evaluation is suggested.

COLD-INDUCED ASTHMA

Cold Facts: For some individuals, simply breathing cold air into the lungs is all it takes to bring on an asthma attack, with shortness of breath and constriction of the airways. Cold dry air is sometimes a more potent trigger than the cold moist variety. Cold winds can also fuel an attack, and typical winter-weather flu and colds can worsen asthma symptoms.

Remedy: To keep your mouth and nose warm and help ensure that you’re breathing warm air, generously cover these body parts with protective outerwear. Carry a rescue inhaler, such as albuterol or levalbuterol, at all times, and use it before exposure to the cold. If necessary, avoid exercising outdoors in frigid temperatures or even in unheated indoor facilities.

VASOMOTOR RHINITIS

Cold Facts: Although it’s technically not an allergy, vasomotor rhinitis – the common runny nose – nevertheless behaves like an allergy. Symptoms of this condition – continuously runny noses, sneezing, nasal congestion and post-nasal drip can all be part of the mix – may suddenly erupt in cold-sensitive people after they do nothing more than set their feet down on a cold floor.

Remedy: Antihistamines typically provide no relief for this condition. However, prescription nasal sprays – including nasal antihistamines, nasal cholinergic inhibitors (ipratropium), or nasal steroids – may provide relief.

DUST MITES

Cold Facts: It’s far more comfy watching snow, sleet and bundled-up neighbors on a plush sofa or pillowed up in bed on a soft mattress. But you may have company. House dust mites, which allergists often refer to as HDM, also like to stay - in upholstery, bedding and linens.

These microscopic critters have quite an appetite, gobbling up skin that humans regularly shed. As they dine, the mites secrete digestive enzymes, especially proteases, which wind up in their fecal matter. These substances – as well as the mites’ external structure – may trigger allergic symptoms that include runny noses, wheezing, congestion, headaches, itching and asthma. Fortunately, blocking the activities of Dermatophagoides farinae and other dust mite brethren is relatively easy.

Remedy: Dust mite covers do a great job keeping these at a safe distance. That’s because the weave of these special fabrics is very tight – typically less than 10 microns – which helps ensure that mites can’t squirm their way in and out of your possessions. As a precaution, wash bedding at least once a week in very hot water. If family members are dust mite-sensitive, keep fabrics in the home to a minimum by eliminating drapes and opting for blinds or other window treatments.

EVERGREEN TREES

Cold Facts: Bringing nature indoors is one way to fuel the winter-holiday spirit. Unfortunately,  decking your home with evergreen trees, wreaths or garlands may also heighten allergies. That’s because evergreens may harbor naturally forming mold on their needles and fruits.

Remedy: Some holiday tree farms put their trees into a “shaker” with an eye towards dislodging the mold. But if your tree still provokes allergic reactions, try an OTC nondrowsy or long acting antihistamine. An artificial tree may be the most trouble-free solution of all.

FABRICS

Cold Facts: With an onslaught of cold weather, most people start insulating by layering their clothing. Trouble is, some winter fabrics, such as wool, contain short and rigid fibers that can provoke skin itching. The people most susceptible are often those who have thinner skin or existing skin conditions, such as eczema.

Remedy: To cut down the scratchiness quotient, make sure the first-layer garment touching your skin is made of 100 percent cotton. Once that cotton layer is in place, consider experimenting with synthetic fabrics, especially garments that athletes wear in the cold weather. Read clothing labels carefully, and stay away from garments that have been coated with resins or other chemicals. And, because dry skin is more susceptible to irritation from fabrics, moisturizing your skin is a must.

FOOD ALLERGIES

Cold Facts: One tasty antidote to cold weather is the variety of food that becomes available as holiday time approaches. However, there are seldom labels of ingredients on the pot-luck offerings from family and friends or the food served at catered events or office parties. For people who are food-sensitive or allergic to certain foods, the season presents the problem of having less control over what’s being served.

Remedy: Good communication is key. Ask if these foods – fruit cakes, eggnog and casseroles are often red flags – contain ingredients on your “do not eat” list, especially nuts. Be vigilant and, if necessary, abstain from eating potentially appetizing but harmful dishes. If you have already been diagnosed with a food allergy, be sure to carry your emergency medication with you at all times.

PETS

Cold Facts: Is there ever too much time with your pets? Yes, if you are holed up with them inside the house after having been absent from your pets for several months, as in the case of a student returning home for a visit from a pet-free dormitory.

Pets typically emit allergenic proteins in their bodily secretions which can end up in the pets’ hair and skin. These proteins then become part of the pets’ dander, which may be an allergy trigger in some people.

Remedy: Don’t allow pets free run of the house and specifically keep them out of the bedroom. Bathe and groom your pets frequently, and use a high-efficiency particulate air filter – where they congregate. 

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Meeting the Goddess New Straits Times A non-climber, Izan Hussain gives a personal account of being at Everest Base Camp. “YOU will feel like you are having an asthma attack. Your head spins, you’re disorientated and you have difficulty maintaining your balance. Your heart pounds furiously. See all stories on this topic »

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Child asthma "drop" after smoke ban

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Researchers report a fall in childhood asthma admissions following a smoking ban in England.

Adam Atodl’s insight:

A study showed a 12% drop in the first year after the law to stop smoking in enclosed public places came into force.

The authors say there is growing evidence that many people are opting for smoke-free homes as well.

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