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Antibiotics, Aminoglycosides - for example, gentamicin and tobramycin . Macrolides - for example, erythromycin , azithromycin and clarithromycin . Clindamycin . ...
Cytotoxic Antibiotics, Important interactions and cautions The interactions and cautions are variable for each of the cytotoxic antibiotics. The following is a very brief summary....
Irritant contact dermatitis This type of contact dermatitis is caused by direct contact with a substance which irritates the skin. It most commonly affects the hands. Irritant subst...
Long-term macrolide antibiotics such as azithromycin, can help to prevent infections and dampen down inflammation in the lungs.
Often in a class there are several children with glue ear and raising awareness of glue ear with teachers is helpful.
Volatile substances - gases, glues and aerosols What substances are abused? Aerosols (such as deodorants, air freshener, hairspray), nail polish or nail polish remover, glue, p...
There are different strengths (classes) of compression stockings - class 1, 2 and 3. The higher the class (class 3) the greater the compression. Ideally, wear class 3 stocki...
Compression stockings come in light, medium or strong material (class 1, 2 or 3) and are worn below the knee. Most people can tolerate class 2. If class 2 is too uncomfortab...
In both cases, the semi-fluid content of the cyst looks a bit like cottage cheese. This substance is soggy keratin. Keratin is made by skin cells and is the substance that hairs are ...
How to prevent infections in the ear canal Some people find that substances such as water, soap or shampoo which gets into their ears can cause irritation or itch.
Yeast infection symptoms The main symptoms of a yeast infection include: Redness and swelling in affected folds of the skin (under breasts, groin etc) A sore and itchy rash my develop S...
Many different substances can cause this. They can be in the form of liquids, gases, small particles, dust or fumes.
The test results If you have a reaction to any of the substances, the skin specialist will be able to tell you what it is, and what materials contain that substance. They will give you adv...
Phenylketonuria - this is a very rare condition in which the body is unable to break down a substance called phenylalanine, which builds up in the blood and brain. It is really important for ...
Allergies are the body's response to a substance called an allergen. Allergens themselves may not be harmful. However, in some people, things that are usually harmless can provoke a react...
The severity of heart failure is often graded into four classes or stages: Class 1 (very mild) - ordinary physical activity does not cause breathlessness, extreme tiredness (fatigue), o...
Smegma is a cheesy-like substance which forms under the foreskin if the end of the penis (the glans) under the foreskin is not cleaned.
They include substances that are made in the liver or affected by the health of the liver cells, chemicals which are processed or excreted by the liver, and hormones that the liver makes in o...
One study describes how people with fibromyalgia were prescribed an exercise class - mostly walking on treadmills, or using exercise bicycles. Each person was encouraged to increase the amoun...
Contact dermatitis is eczema that is caused by your skin reacting to a substance it has come into contact with. Such substances can include nickel in jewellery or belt buckles, cosme...