What is prednisone? Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids, which are a type of steroids. Prednisone reduces inflammation and allergy symptoms. For example, prednisone is commonly used to treat the inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis and allergic asthma. How does prednisone affect my body? Prednisone regulates various chemicals produced by your body that …
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What is a stye? Several factors can put you at risk of getting a stye including lack of hygiene, sharing cosmetics, and more. A stye (sometimes spelled as “sty”) is an infection of the oil glands that are along the edge of the eyelash. It is a red, painful bump that might appear like a pimple. A stye can form either on …
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What is a fibula flap transfer? Generally, recovery after fibula flap surgery takes three to four weeks and includes 10 to 14 days in the hospital. The fibula is a long, thin bone of the outer leg alongside the shinbone. It is sometimes used to harvest bone that can be used in certain reconstructive surgeries of bone. The fibula can …
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What is a blood clot in the lungs? The signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism differ depending on the size of the clot, extent of lung involvement, and underlying medical conditions. A blood clot is a solid or semisolid clump of blood. When the tissues of our body are injured, excessive blood loss is prevented by the clotting of blood. …
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What is a deep peroneal nerve block? A deep peroneal nerve block is an anesthetic injection to numb the foot for surgical procedures. A deep peroneal nerve block is a procedure to anesthetize the web space between the big toe and the toe adjacent to it. An anesthetic injection is administered at the midpoint in the lower front of the …
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What is a superficial peroneal nerve block? A superficial peroneal nerve block is an injection to numb the leg and top of the foot. A superficial peroneal nerve block is a procedure to anesthetize a portion of the lower leg and the upper (dorsal) foot. A line of anesthetic injections are administered at the lower end of the front of …
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What is perioral dermatitis? Treatment of perioral dermatitis depends on the extent of the disease and the underlying cause. Perioral dermatitis (POD) is a rash that involves the skin around the mouth. The rash of POD is bumpy and scaly in appearance. There may be itching and pain, along with the discharge of clear fluid from the rash. POD mostly …
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What is a nebulizer? A nebulizer is used to relieve various symptoms related to the lungs. A nebulizer is a device that helps a person inhale medicine in the form of a mist through a mask or a mouthpiece. A nebulizer delivers the drug directly into the airways and the lungs, achieving targeted action and minimizing systemic side effects in …
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What is a supratrochlear nerve block? A supratrochlear nerve block in an injection of anesthetic below the eyebrow to numb the face. A supratrochlear nerve block is a procedure to anesthetize the lower middle portion of the forehead and the bridge of the nose. An anesthetic injection is administered below the eyebrow on the edge close to the nasal bridge, …
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What are mouth ulcers? The causes of mouth ulcers can be a traumatic, environmental, systemic disease, or medication. An ulcer usually forms as a break in the skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue. Mouth ulcers are also called canker sores, aphthous ulcers, and are a form of mouth sores. They are small, round ulcers that may be …
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