Author: Odudu Abasi

Different forms of drainage may occur in surgical and open wounds. Purulent drainage is a sort of fluid produced by a wound. It is virtually usually an indication of infection and is often characterized as “milky” in appearance. If you have any injury with open skin, you need to take care of it to avoid infection. Keeping a wound clean, washing your hands before touching it, and following any instructions from your doctor will go a long way to helping a wound heal without complications. However, you might notice that you have symptoms of an infection, including something doctors call…

You’ve probably met or seen people whose teeth (incisors and molars) are widely spread and have a triangular or peg-like structure. And the enamel of the teeth seems to be fragile or weak. This ailment is known as Hutchinson Teeth, and it is part of the “Hutchinson triad,” which includes the eyes, ears, and teeth. When raising a child, there’s a wealth of questions that can come up on a daily basis. If your child has congenital syphilis, they may have a condition known as Hutchinson’s teeth that affects their teeth’s shape and appearance. We’re here to walk you through…

Have you ever heard of microscopic urine analysis? This is a urine test that is done with a microscope, and now where do the epithelial cells in urine fit in all this? The microscopic examination of urine can also be called the epithelial cells in urine test. Now, what are these epithelial cells in urine all about? Is it dangerous? Can it be treated? Do I have it? And so on, the questions keep piling in, but don’t worry, Healthsoothe is here for you as usual. This article aims to expose all there is to know about epithelial cells in…

Nutritional information in the media around diabetes meal planning is complicated and constantly changing. Type “diabetic diet” into a search engine and you’re going to get thousands of confusing results. Should you be vegan? Low-carb? Keto? Should you cut out fat or eat nothing but fat? Everyone seems to be suggesting something different. So, what is the American Diabetes Association diet? What is the ADA diet all about? The quick answer is there isn’t one. At least not one exact diet that will meet the nutrition needs of everyone living with diabetes. Which, in some ways, is unfortunate. Just think…

About the Flutter Valve A flutter valve (known as the Heimlich valve since its creator, Henry Heimlich) is a one-way respiratory valve used in respiratory therapy to prevent air from flowing backward via a chest tube. The flutter valve is a handheld device designed to facilitate the clearance of mucus in hypersecretory lung disorders. Exhalation through the Flutter results in oscillations of expiratory pressure and airflow, which vibrate the airway walls (loosening mucus), decrease the collapsibility of the airways, and accelerate airflow, facilitating the movement of mucus up the airways Any chest drainage management system, that normally allows for the…