What is pleurisy? Share Your Story Pleurisy (also termed pleuritis) is inflammation of the double layered membrane that surrounds the lungs termed the pleura or plural membranes. These membranes surround the lungs (visceral pleura) and line the ribcage (parietal pleura). The pleura lubricate the lungs, and this allows the lung tissue to easily inflate and deflate as a person breathes...
Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment & Symptoms
Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) facts *Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) facts medical author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (C-ALL) is a common type of cancer in children. Like all leukemias, it is a cancer of blood-forming cells in the bone marrow. Symptoms and signs of C-ALL include fever, bruising, bleeding, weakness, loss of appetite, and painless...
Adult Brain Tumor Symptoms, Symptoms, Causes, Types & Prognosis
Brain and spinal cord tumor in adults definition and facts* Share Your Story *Adult brain tumor facts medical author: Charles P. Davis, MD, PhD The brain is a soft mass of tissue that has three major parts, the cerebrum, cerebellum and the brain stem, all of which are effectively surrounded and protected by the bones of the skull; the brain...
Adult Brain Tumor Symptoms, Symptoms, Causes, Types & Prognosis
Brain and spinal cord tumor in adults definition and facts* Share Your Story *Adult brain tumor facts medical author: Charles P. Davis, MD, PhD The brain is a soft mass of tissue that has three major parts, the cerebrum, cerebellum and the brain stem, all of which are effectively surrounded and protected by the bones of the skull; the brain...
Ibuprofen vs. Naproxen for Pain: Comparison of Side Effects & Interactions
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) vs. naproxen (Aleve) comparison of differences Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) are both over-the-counter (OTC) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used for the management of mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. Common side effects of ibuprofen and naproxen that are similar include: Rash Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) Headaches Dizziness Drowsiness Abdominal pain Nausea Diarrhea Constipation...
fluticasone (Flonase) Side Effects, OTC, Directions, and Abuse
What is fluticasone? How does it work (mechanism of action)? Fluticasone is a man-made corticosteroid. The exact mechanism of action of fluticasone is not known; however, it stimulates glucocorticoid receptors in humans that produces a potent anti-inflammatory response. Fluticasone also works on multiple cells and mediators that are responsible for the inflammatory symptoms of allergic rhinitis (sneezing, runny nose, etc)....
Amoxicillin vs. Augmentin Comparison of Side Effects (Alcohol), Dosage, Uses
Amoxicillin (amox-clav) vs. Augmentin comparison of differences Amoxicillin and Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate, amox-clav) are antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections including sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and infections of the skin. Amoxicillin and Augmentin both belong to the penicillin drug class. A difference is that Augmentin is a combination medication that also contains clavulanic acid in addition to...
Aspirin vs. NSAIDS for Pain: Side Effects Differences, Uses & Interactions
Aspirin vs. NSAIDs side effects differences Aspirin is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs are non-narcotic pain relievers. Aspirin and other NSAIDs are used to treat pain and reduce inflammation from a variety of causes, such as headaches, injuries, arthritis, menstrual cramps, and muscle aches. NSAIDs also are used as fever reducers. Aspirin also prevents blood clots (i.e.,...
Hypnotics for Sleep: Side Effects, Sedatives, Addiction & Withdrawal
What are hypnotics? How do they work (mechanism of action)? Hypnotics are drugs that are used to help people fall asleep. There are many types of hypnotic drugs, and doctors recommend and prescribe them based on the type of sleep problem you have. Lifestyle and sleep habit changes also are effective for treating certain types of sleep problems. If you...
Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Prevention & Risk
What is cancer prevention? Cancer prevention is action taken to lower the chance of getting cancer. By preventing cancer, the number of new cases of cancer in a group or population is lowered. Hopefully, this will lower the number of deaths caused by cancer. To prevent new cancers from starting, scientists look at risk factors and protective factors. Anything that...