Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
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Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.
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The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.
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Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.
Body plan of a flatworm.
Nursing care plan - risk for infection
Plan and exterior, San Vitale, Ravenna.
A highly simplified view of the overall plan of the human body.