Epiglottitis

Epiglottitis is inflammation of the leaf-shaped lid of tissue (epiglottis) that is located over the opening to the large breathing tube leading to the lungs (trachea). This flap of tissue closes when a person swallows to prevent food and fluids from getting into the trachea. Epiglottitis can be life-threatening because...

Epiglottitis

Sudden drooling and trouble swallowing can be signs of a serious problem called epiglottitis. This problem can happen at any age. The epiglottis is a flap of tissue at the back of the throat that you can't see when you look in the mouth. When you swallow, it closes to keep food and fluids out of the tube (trachea) that...

Epilepsy

Covers different types of epilepsy and its causes. Addresses complications of seizures and lists risk factors. Guides through decision regarding when to call doctor. Covers exams/tests, treatments, medicines, and surgeries. Provides home treatment tips.

Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a disorder that causes repeated seizures. Seizures may cause problems with muscle control, movement, speech, vision, or awareness. They usually don't last very long, but they can be scary. Most people are able to control their seizures with medicines. Some people outgrow epilepsy and no longer have seizures.

Epilepsy (Holistic)

A sudden seizure is the most clear and common sign of this brain disorder. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Get some extra E Improve treatment results in children by supplementing with 400 IU of vitamin E a day. Check out Chinese herbal formulas Try 2.5 grams a day...

Epilepsy and Driving

If you have seizures that change your awareness, consciousness, or muscle control, you may not have the legal right to drive. Laws vary from state to state. You may have to be seizure-free for at least 6 months to 1 year before you can get a driver's license. The laws of the state you live in, not your doctor, decide...

Epilepsy Medicine Therapy Failure

Medicine therapy for epilepsy can fail for several reasons: You do not follow the treatment plan. You have to follow your therapy routine exactly as your doctor orders, to have the best chance of keeping seizures under control. Missing a dose here or there or taking doses too close together can upset the levels of the...

Epilepsy: Atonic Seizures

An atonic epileptic seizure is a sudden loss of muscle tone in the muscles that hold the body and head upright. The seizure occurs without warning and usually causes the person to fall down. Some atonic seizures may be more limited, only causing the person's head to drop for a moment. Atonic seizures are fairly uncommon...

Epilepsy: Focal Aware Seizures

Focal aware seizures (sometimes called simple partial seizures) occur in children and adults with some forms of epilepsy. They are about half as common as focal impaired awareness seizures. The person stays awake and aware during the seizure. The seizure may be only a strange smell or taste, sound or visual disturbance...

Epilepsy: Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures

Focal impaired awareness seizures (sometimes called complex partial seizures) occur in children and adults with certain forms of epilepsy. They are the most common type of seizure in adults. An aura may occur at the beginning of a seizure. It may consist of a strange smell, taste, sound, or visual disturbance, an...

Epilepsy: Generalized Seizures

Epilepsy that causes generalized seizures is more common in children than in adults. Focal seizures start in a specific, often damaged area in the brain. But generalized seizures can't be traced to a specific location or focus. The abnormal electrical activity that causes the seizures begins over the entire surface of...

Epilepsy: Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures

Generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures are the easiest seizures to recognize. They happen most often in people with generalized epilepsy of unknown cause. A generalized tonic-clonic seizure begins with a sudden loss of consciousness. During the first 15 to 30 seconds of the seizure, the entire body stiffens as...

Epilepsy: Myoclonic Seizures

Myoclonic seizures affect a small number of children and adults with generalized epilepsy of unknown cause. In children and teens with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, the seizures seem to occur most often after waking up or while falling asleep. During a myoclonic seizure: The arms, legs, torso, or facial muscles jerk...

Epilepsy: Taking Your Medicines Properly

You may be taking one or more medicines to prevent seizures. To get the most benefit from them, you need to consistently take the right dose of the right medicine at the right time. This can be difficult. But by following a few key tips, you can do it. Become informed about the medicines you are taking. Learn their...

Epilepsy: Tonic Seizures

Tonic seizures are fairly uncommon. They occur mostly in people with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. This is a severe form of generalized epilepsy that begins in early childhood. (Children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may also have atonic seizures.) When a tonic seizure occurs, the muscles in the body contract and the entire...

Epileptic Seizures

An epileptic seizure is the body and brain's response to sudden bursts of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. A seizure may affect a person's muscle control, movement, speech, vision, or awareness (consciousness). There are two types of seizures. Generalized seizures begin over the entire surface of the brain and...

epinastine ophthalmic

Epinastine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Epinastine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to prevent itching of the eyes caused by allergies. Epinastine ophthalmic should not be used to...

Epinastine Ophthalmic Solution (EPINASTINE - OPHTHALMIC)

If you use contact lenses, remove the contacts before using the medicine. Wait 10 minutes after using the medicine before putting the contacts back on. Keep the medicine at room temperature. Avoid heat and direct light. Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist to show you how to use this medicine correctly. Check the...

Epinephrine

Epinephrine is an injected medicine used to treat severe allergic reactions, breathing problems, and cardiac arrest. Epinephrine: Narrows the blood vessels, which raises blood pressure. This may prevent the severe low blood pressure that occurs during a severe allergic reaction. Stops leakage of fluids from blood...

Epinephrine

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

Epinephrine Base

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

epinephrine inhalation

Epinephrine inhalation is used to treat mild symptoms of asthma, including wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. . This medicine is for occasional use and is not a maintenance treatment for asthma. Epinephrine inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Epinephrine Injectable Solution

This medicine is used for the following purposes: allergic reaction, asthma attacks, heart, irregular heart beat, local anesthesia, low blood pressure, severe allergic reaction. Brand Name(s): Adrenalin. Generic Name: EPINEPHrine.

Epinephrine Injection

This medicine is used for the following purposes: allergic reaction, asthma attacks, eye disease, heart, irregular heart beat, local anesthesia, low blood pressure. Brand Name(s): Adrenalin. Generic Name: EPINEPHrine.

epinephrine injection

Epinephrine injection is used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, and other allergens. . Epinephrine auto-injectors may be kept on hand for self-injection by a person with a history of severe allergic reaction. . Epinephrine is also used to treat exercise-induced...

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