Diseases Archive Page 9 of 24 Armando Hasudungan

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (Spring Fever)

Armando Faigl May 10, 2017 No Comments

Overview Henoch Schonlein Purpura is a IgA vasculitis characterised by the Tetrad: palpable purpuric petechial rash, abdominal pain, kidney involvement and arthralgia. Aetiology is unknown but thought to have a…

Protected: Scarlatina (Scarlet Fever)

Armando Faigl May 10, 2017 No Comments

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Marfans Syndrome

Armando Faigl May 10, 2017 No Comments

Overview Marfan’s Syndrome is one of the most common inherited disorders of connective tissue. Marfan syndrome is a hereditary disease affecting connective tissues in the body, resulting in symptoms such as…

Rhinosinusitis

Armando Faigl April 10, 2017 No Comments

Overview Rhinosinusitis is one of the more prevalent chronic illnesses worldwide, affecting individuals of all ages. It is an inflammatory process that involves the nose and paranasal sinuses. Rhinosinusitis may…

Tonsilitis

Armando Faigl April 10, 2017 No Comments

Overview Tonsillitis is inflammation or infection of the tonsils. Tonsils are lymphoid tissues that are situated on both side of the throat. Generally, the palatine tonsil are referred to as…

Acute Heart Failure

Armando Faigl March 17, 2017 No Comments

Overview Heart failure is a condition in which the heart does not pump enough blood to meet all the needs of the body. It is caused by heart muscle damage…

Cardiac Arrest (including post-arrest care)

Armando Faigl March 12, 2017 No Comments

Overview Cardiac arrest is a state of circulatory failure due to a loss of cardiac systolic function. It is the result of 4 specific cardiac rhythm disturbances: Epidemiology Initial Assessment…

Acute Respiratory Failure

Armando Faigl March 7, 2017 No Comments

Overview Acute Respiratory failure causes hypoxia and/or impaired ventilation with hypercapnia, leading to severe hypoxemia and rapid deterioration. Two main types of respiratory failure: Aetiology and Risk Factors CAUSES OF…

Otitis Externa

Armando Faigl February 20, 2017 No Comments

Overview Acute otitis externa (AOE) is a common ear condition seen in the primary health care setting. Also known as ‘swimmer’s ear’ or ‘tropical ear’, it is prevalent in hot…

Otitis Media

Armando Faigl February 6, 2017 No Comments

Overview Otitis media (OM) is one of the most common infections in children. OM is inflammation of the middle ear and is usually secondary to bacterial and/or viral infection. It is…

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