How can I get rid of the blackheads on my nose quickly?… by

September 4, 2006 · Filed Under renova · Comment

Well I am almost 14 years old, and I have the worst blackheads on my nose and they have been there for a really long time. When I scrub my face they dissapear but the next day they come back, when I scrub really hard my skin peels. I have tried pore strips and they don't do anything! If anyone has any ideas your help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

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A lot of people are frustrated or confused about how to win the battle against blackheads or whiteheads. Why all the confusion? Primarily it's because the many products claiming they can rid the face of these black dots don't work. The problem persists and often these same products don't improve conditions, but make matters worse. In reality, aside from misleading marketing claims, the truth about blackheads (usually accompanied by oily skin) and whiteheads (accompanied by either dry or oily skin) is hard to accept. What is the truth? To put it plainly, they are just hard to get rid of. It is difficult to fight clogged pores but there are things you can do.

Here's how it works: A normal functioning pore produces a normal amount of sebum (oil). When a normal amount of oil is produced, it effortlessly moves through the pore and out onto the surface of skin, where it melts into an imperceptible film forming a protective, healthy barrier over the face. The amount of oil produced is regulated almost exclusively by hormones, specifically androgens, which are the hormones that create masculine human characteristics.

When hormones cause too much sebum (oil) to be produced, dead skin cells are in the way, and the pore is impaired or misshapen, the path for the oil is blocked, creating a clog

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Hi! I just want to know what remedy will my mother do about pneumonia?… by

September 1, 2006 · Filed Under duricef · Comment

according to her x-ray. my mother had a pnuemonia. She has been coughing for 3 months and when she consulted the doctor, they said she a pneumonia and now she's admitted to our local hospital. She is 57 years old and a public gradeschool teacher..

Hope to hear from you asap…
thanks!

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Home Treatment

Home treatment is important for recovery from pneumonia. The following measures can help you recover and avoid complications, such as further infection or a buildup of fluid in the space between the lung and chest wall (pleural effusion).

While at home:

Get plenty of rest and prevent dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids.
Take care of your cough if it is making it difficult for you to rest. A cough is one way your body gets rid of the infection, and you should not try to eliminate coughing unless it is severe enough to make breathing difficult, cause vomiting, or prevent rest.
Consider taking acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or aspirin to help reduce fever and make you feel more comfortable. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 20 because of the risk of Reye's syndrome.
Always check whether any over-the-counter cough or cold medications you are taking contain acetaminophen. If they do, make sure the acetaminophen you are taking in your cold medicine, plus any other acetaminophen you may be taking, does not exceed the daily recommended dose. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how much you can take every day.

Your doctor may want to see you after a week of treatment to make sure you are getting better. Be sure to contact your doctor if you do not feel better or if you develop a worsening cough, shortness of breath, or a fever; feel weak; or feel faint when you stand up.
Prevention

There are a number of steps you can take to help prevent getting pneumonia.

Stop smoking. Smoking makes it more likely you will get pneumonia.
Avoid contact with people who have respiratory tract infections, such as colds and influenza (flu). Pneumonia may develop after these types of infections.
If you have not had measles or chickenpox, avoid contact with people who have these infections. Pneumonia can be a complication of measles and chickenpox, so getting these infections can put you at risk for developing pneumonia.
Vaccinations

A vaccine for pneumonia (pneumococcal vaccine) is available. However, research indicates that it might not help everybody.

Some research shows that the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) helps prevent pneumonia in healthy younger people but not in older people or those with impaired immune systems. 6
Other studies show that the vaccine does not reduce the risk of pneumonia in adults, but it can prevent some of the serious complications of pneumonia, such as infection in the bloodstream (bacteremia) or throughout the body (septicemia), in younger adults and those older than 55 years with a healthy immune system. 7
Experts recommend the vaccine for people who are older than 65 and for younger people who have a long-lasting (chronic) condition that increases their risk of pneumonia.

Other vaccines can prevent common diseases in which pneumonia may be a complication.

Vaccination of children for measles can prevent most cases of measles. Adults may need to be vaccinated against measles if they have not had the disease or were not vaccinated during childhood.
Yearly vaccinations for influenza may prevent you from getting the flu. Influenza often can lead to pneumonia, especially in older adults or in people who have other long-term (chronic) medical diseases. The influenza vaccine can be given at the same time as the pneumococcal vaccine but in a different arm.
Vaccination with the chickenpox vaccine (varicella-zoster vaccine) can prevent most cases of pneumonia caused by the virus that causes chickenpox. Consider getting a vaccination if you are older than 13 and have not yet had chickenpox.
The mineral zinc may help reduce the risk of pneumonia in children. Zinc can be found in certain foods (lean red meats, seafood, beans, cereals) or added to the diet in supplements. Studies in developing countries found that the incidence of pneumonia in children dropped when zinc was added to the diet. 8, 9

The United States recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of zinc for infants is 5 milligrams per day. Children 1 to 4 years old should have 10 milligrams per day. 8 Always talk to your doctor before giving your child zinc supplements or any other vitamin or mineral supplement.
Doctors use antibiotics to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria. Your doctor chooses an antibiotic after considering:

Your age.
Your symptoms.
How severe your pneumonia is.
Other medical problems you might have.
What type of bacteria may be causing your pneumonia. Most cases of bacterial pneumonia in otherwise healthy people are caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Several other bacteria may cause pneumonia in the very young, older adults, and those with other diseases.
Whether you may have a type of bacteria that some medications can no longer kill (resistant bacteria).
Whether you are allergic to any antibiotics.
Your doctor's choice of antibiotics may also depend on whether you:

Are otherwise healthy and do not have to go to a hospital for treatment.
Have other medical conditions but still do not have to go to the hospital.
Have to go to the hospital.
Have to go to an intensive care unit.
Medication Choices

Although experts differ on their recommendations, the first antibiotic used is usually one that kills a wide range of bacteria (broad-spectrum antibiotic). All antibiotics used have a high cure rate for pneumonia. 6

If you do not have to go to the hospital, your doctor may use any of the following antibiotics:

Macrolides, such as Ery-Tab, Biaxin, Biaxin XL, and Zithromax.
Tetracyclines, such as doxycycline (Vibramycin, Doryx).
Fluoroquinolones, such as Levaquin, Avelox, and Tequin.
If you have to go to the hospital, your doctor may use any of the above antibiotics. Other antibiotics that your doctor may use in this situation include:

Cephalosporins, such as Ceclor, Duricef, Ceftin, and Lorabid.
Penicillins, such as Amoxil, Biomox, Omnipen, Augmentin, and Veetids.
Vancomycin (Vancocin).
Another type of antibiotic, ketolides (telithromycin), was approved for pneumonia in 2004 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It can be used in mild-to-moderate pneumonia.

What To Think About

In most cases of pneumonia, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics without first identifying the exact organism causing the illness.
Your doctor may use two antibiotics when first starting your treatment.
If you do not get better with the first choice of an antibiotic, you may have more testing to identify the specific organism that is causing the pneumonia. Your doctor also may add a second antibiotic to cover other bacteria that are not being treated with the first antibiotic.
More and more bacteria are developing resistance to certain antibiotics, making them less effective. An example of this is MRSA, or methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, which is resistant to many types of penicillin. To help fight antibiotic resistance, ask your doctor how to take your antibiotics correctly, such as always finishing your prescription.
Doctors usually treat infants and children with macrolides, penicillin, or (if the child is older than age doxycycline. 10