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Abuse can involve both medicinal and nonmedicinal substances that affect organ functions. Drugs are classified according to their effect: stimulants, sedatives, and hallucinogens. What to do? Check vital signs. Call

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Dry eye, also called dry eye syndrome, occurs when tear production is inadequate or when tears have an abnormal consistency and therefore evaporate too quickly. Dryness can be short-lived or

Neck and back injuries

In the case of a traffic accident, from falls or from diving, all victims should be treated as if they had a spinal cord injury. As a result, victims may

Xerostomia: disorder of the teeth

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Poisoning can also cause cardiovascular collapse; in fact, antidepressant drugs can trigger cardiac arrhythmias, consequently altering cardiac output. It is necessary, therefore, to measure blood pressure and heart rate at

Insulin reaction

An insulin reaction occurs when a person with diabetes injects too much insulin, or eats too little after taking insulin. Such a reaction can cause the following symptoms: staggering, poor

Hip reparative surgery

There can be several surgical interventions to correct the hip disorder that vary based on the type and extent of the disorder. Surgery is necessary in cases of hip fracture.

Rhinitis: what it is and how to treat it

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The term rhinitis indicates a general irritation and inflammation of the nasal mucosa.
There are three main types of rhinitis: infectious rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, and non-allergic rhinitis (or vasomotor rhinitis).
Infectious rhinitis arises as a result of a viral or bacterial disease; the allergic form, on the other hand, appears as a result of an allergy to substances such as dust, pollen, animal hair or the so-called Balsam of Peru; finally, non-allergic rhinitis is the result of abnormal dilation of the blood vessels of the nasal mucosa.

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