N.C. Man Dies from Allergic Reaction to Fire Ant Bite
FRANKLINTON, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Franklinton family is warning others after the death of a father and husband.
Floyd Edwards died September 28 after his family said he had an allergic reaction following a fire ant bite.
"There ain't no telling how many times he got bit by fire ants," said Carlton Curtis, Edwards's son.
Curtis, his brother, and Edwards were clearing out a trailer on their 45-acre property when he began having problems.
"All of a sudden he says - 'Carlton, something's in my throat,'" Curtis said.
Edwards drank some water, and then returned to working. Shortly after, he came back to th...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - October 8, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Perchick (WTVD) Tags: News News Videos Patient Care Source Type: news
N.C. Man Dies from Allergic Reaction to Fire Ant Bite
FRANKLINTON, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Franklinton family is warning others after the death of a father and husband.
Floyd Edwards died September 28 after his family said he had an allergic reaction following a fire ant bite.
"There ain't no telling how many times he got bit by fire ants," said Carlton Curtis, Edwards's son.
Curtis, his brother, and Edwards were clearing out a trailer on their 45-acre property when he began having problems.
"All of a sudden he says - 'Carlton, something's in my throat,'" Curtis said.
Edwards drank some water, and then returned to working. Shortly after, he came back to th...
Source: JEMS Patient Care - October 8, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Perchick (WTVD) Tags: News News Videos Patient Care Source Type: news
Diphenhydramine Injection (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Drug Shortage (Source: FDA Drug Shortages)
Source: FDA Drug Shortages - September 27, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Diphenhydramine Injection (New - Currently in Shortage)
Drug Shortage (Source: FDA Drug Shortages)
Source: FDA Drug Shortages - September 14, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Is it safe to give infants Benadryl?
Allergic reactions are common in children and infants, but are anti-allergy medicines safe for all ages? Benadryl is not generally safe for use in infants under 2, though it can be used under a doctor's orders in infants between 2 and 5. Learn about the safety, risks, and dosages of Benadryl for infants here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 11, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Zyrtec vs. Claritin for treating allergies
Zyrtec and Claritin are two popular antihistamines that can reduce allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and rashes. Zyrtec contains cetirizine and Claritin contains loratadine. Their effects are very similar. We compare their effectiveness, side effects, and other antihistamines such as Allegra and Benadryl. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 11, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Allergy Source Type: news
A Diagnostic Dilemma: Sometimes You ’ ll Never Know
Discussion
It can be difficult to consider what is the problem when a health care provider is presented with a group of seemingly disparate signs and symptoms with a history and time course that do not match classic (or commonly atypical) disease presentations. Common things happen commonly, so when symptoms occur without the usual co-occurring symptoms, unusual symptoms or time courses, it can be challenging. The provider must develop a reasonable differential diagnosis and balance how far to go with the evaluation against how much to monitor the patient for new signs or symptoms which can provide new information. Patient...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - March 19, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Can you drink alcohol while taking antihistamines?
Taking medications can mean other substances, such as alcohol, are more dangerous. Mixing benadryl and alcohol has several distinct dangers to be aware of. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 28, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Source Type: news
The Proven & Unproven Health Benefits Of Honey
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN
(CNN) — Move over, prehistoric bears. Humans have loved honey since the Stone Age.
Rock art pictures of honey harvesting, which at first glance look like drawings from A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh, date to about 8000 B.C.
Beeswax has been found on pottery dating as far back as 7000 B.C., most likely used for waterproofing. The ancient Egyptians offered honey to the gods and then joined the Greeks, Romans and Chinese in using it as a salve for wounds and a treatment for fevers and stomach ailments.
Today, proponents of honey tout its miraculous healing properties, claiming that it can prev...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - January 20, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News Honey Source Type: news
Antihistamine Improves Quality of Sedation During Colonoscopy
(MedPage Today) -- More research needed on diphenhydramine as an adjunct to sedation (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - October 17, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news
How Common Is Hereditary Angioedema?
Discussion
Angioedema is edema that is non-pitting, self-limited occurring in non-dependent areas usually in an asymmetric distribution usually on the lips, face, hands, feet, genitals and also in the bowel. It usually develops over minutes to hours (often 1-2 hours) with resolution usually within 24-48 hours. Angioedema often occurs with urticaria but 20% of patients may have isolated angioedema. Acute allergic angioedema is often caused by drugs (including antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), foods, infections, insects, various organic substances (i.e. latex, preservatives, formaldehyde, etc.), and oth...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - October 9, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Important warning for allergy sufferers
I love springtime. But many of my patients dread this time of year…
They come to my clinic sneezing and sniffling. They have runny noses, and watery, itchy eyes. They can’t sleep or work.
You may have the same problems. You need relief fast to get back to your life. So you might be tempted to pop some OTC remedies or ask your doctor for a prescription.
But you may be getting more than you bargained for with those allergy drugs. They may make you lose your mind. Let me explain…
Many doctors treat allergies with a class of drugs called (ACs). You know them by names like Benadryl and Dimetapp.
In a new study, sci...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - October 3, 2017 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Cathy Card Tags: Anti-Aging Source Type: news
Letter to the Editor: Confirming Diphenhydramine Use in Overdose
No abstract available (Source: Emergency Medicine News)
Source: Emergency Medicine News - September 1, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: news
diphenhydramine, Benadryl
Title: diphenhydramine, BenadrylCategory: MedicationsCreated: 4/17/1999 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/29/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Allergies General)
Source: MedicineNet Allergies General - August 29, 2017 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news
Sleep Deprivation Is Killing You (And Making You Fat In The Process)
The next time you tell yourself that you'll sleep when you're dead, realize that you're making a decision that can make that day come much sooner. Pushing late into the night is a health and productivity killer.
According to the Division of Sleep Medicine at the Harvard Medical School, the short-term productivity gains from skipping sleep to work are quickly washed away by the detrimental effects of sleep deprivation on your mood, ability to focus, and access to higher-level brain functions for days to come. The negative effects of sleep deprivation are so great that people who are drunk outperform those lacking sleep.
Why...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
