Plaque is a clear, sticky substance made in the mouth. It clings to the teeth and gums. Plaque has bacteria that make acids and other chemicals that can damage the teeth, gums, and bone if the plaque is not removed. Plaque forms all the time, but it can be controlled by proper brushing and flossing. If plaque is not...
Plasma is the liquid part of blood that contains water, minerals, and proteins (including clotting factors, the substances in the blood that help stop bleeding). Plasma may be obtained from blood donors to be transfused to someone who needs it.
There are several types of plasma cell neoplasms. These diseases are all associated with a monoclonal (or myeloma) protein (M protein). They include monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), isolated plasmacytoma of the bone, extramedullary plasmacytoma, and multiple myeloma. For more information, see...
Plasma cell neoplasms are diseases in which the body makes too many plasma cells. Plasma cells develop from B lymphocytes (B cells), a type of white blood cell that is made in the bone marrow. Normally, when bacteria or viruses enter the body, some of the B cells will change into plasma cells. The plasma cells make...
Plasma exchange (plasmapheresis) is a procedure done to remove part of a person's blood that may be the cause of a disease. In plasma exchange, whole blood is withdrawn and the liquid portion (plasma) is separated from the red and white blood cells and replaced with a saline and albumin (protein) solution. Plasma...
Plasminogen (human) is used to increase plasminogen levels in people with plasminogen deficiency type 1 (hypoplasminogenemia). . Plasminogen (human) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Plastic surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in surgery that improves a person's appearance, surgery for a birth defect such as cleft palate, or surgery following an injury or the removal of cancer, such as breast implant surgery after breast removal (mastectomy). Plastic surgeons can further specialize in hand...
A platelet is the smallest type of blood cell. Platelets are the body's first defense against bleeding, helping the blood to clot (coagulate) by collecting at the site of a wound and clumping together to help stop the flow of blood. People with very low levels of platelets or who have bleeding disorders may need to have...
Play therapy uses techniques to engage children in recreational activities to help them cope with their problems and fears. A play therapist works with children according to their age level. Since children express themselves through play, this type of therapy can be very helpful for children who are victims of abuse or...
Playgrounds are fun places, but they may have hazards that can cause injury. Following some basic safety measures can help your child have fun and play safely. Find playgrounds that have safe equipment. Make sure there's a soft surface under play equipment, such as sand, wood chips, or rubber matting. Check the surface...
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Plazomicin is an antibiotic medicine used to treat serious infections of the bladder or kidneys. This medicine can cause serious or disabling side effects that may not be reversible. Plazomicin should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic. Plazomicin may also be used for purposes not...
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For urinary tract infection. Brand Name(s): Zemdri. Generic Name: Plazomicin.
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Plecanatide is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation, or irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. Plecanatide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
If unable to swallow the tablet, crush and mix with water or soft foods (such as applesauce). Mix well and take immediately. If you are giving this medicine through a tube into the stomach, ask your doctor or pharmacist for specific directions. Keep the medicine in its original container. This medicine may be taken with...
Plerixafor is used in people with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or multiple myeloma. Plerixafor helps your bone marrow release stem cells into your bloodstream so they can be collected and transplanted back into your body. Plerixafor may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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This medicine is used by injecting it into the skin. Please ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist for the correct places on your body where this medicine can be injected. This medicine should only be used by a person who has been trained to recognize when and how it should be used. It is important that you keep taking...
The pleura includes two thin layers of tissue that protect and cushion the lungs. The inner layer (visceral pleura) wraps around the lungs and is stuck so tightly to the lungs that it cannot be peeled off. The outer layer (parietal pleura) lines the inside of the chest wall. The very thin space between the layers is...
A pleural effusion (say "PLER-uhl eh-FYOO-zhun") is the buildup of fluid in the pleural space. This is the space between the tissues lining the lungs and the chest wall. Because of the fluid buildup, the lungs may not be able to expand completely. This may make it hard to breathe. Other possible symptoms include chest...
What is pleural effusion? A pleural effusion (say "PLER-uhl eh-FYOO-zhun") is the buildup of fluid in the pleural space. This is the space between the tissues lining the lungs and the chest wall. Because of the fluid buildup, the lungs may not be able to expand completely. This can make it hard to breathe. Most pleural...
Pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the space between tissues lining the lungs and the chest wall. This area is called the pleural space. Because of the fluid buildup, the lungs may not be able to expand completely. This can make it hard to breathe.
What is pleurisy? Pleurisy is swelling (inflammation) of the thin layers of tissue (pleura) covering the lungs and the chest wall. The outer layer of the pleura lines the inside of the chest wall, and the inner layer covers the lungs. The tiny space between the two layers is called the pleural cavity. This cavity...
Pleurisy is swelling (inflammation) of the thin layers of tissue (pleura) covering the lungs and the chest wall. In young, healthy people, a viral infection of the lower respiratory system or pneumonia may cause the inflammation and pleurisy. Other causes of pleurisy include air leaking into the pleural cavity from a...
Botanical names: Asclepias tuberosa How It Works Insufficient work has been done to identify the active constituents in pleurisy root or its medicinal actions. No human studies have been conducted to determine whether it is effective for any indication. It is still used by herbalists and some physicians trained in...
Pleuropulmonary blastoma is a rare and aggressive type of childhood cancer that forms in the lungs, the tissue that covers the lungs, and the inside wall of the chest cavity called the pleura. It can also form in the heart, aorta, pulmonary artery (the blood vessel that takes blood from the heart to the lungs), and the...
Plica in the knee is a ridge or fold of the tissues lining the knee joint (synovium). Normally a plica doesn't cause problems, but it can become inflamed and thickened from injury or overuse. This is called plica syndrome. Plica syndrome can interfere with normal joint function and cause pain when the thickened plica...
Pneumatic retinopexy is a surgery to repair certain types of retinal detachments. It is usually an outpatient procedure, which means you don't need to stay in the hospital. Before surgery, your eye is numbed with local anesthesia. Then the eye doctor ( ophthalmologist) injects a gas bubble into the middle of the eye...
