Grisha Balasanyan16:23, November 24, 2011

Lilit should be entering the fifth grade but she’s been left back.

Her medical condition is such that the young girl hardly attends class. Lilit is given to long coughing bouts.

The girl doesn’t seem to mind that much given that she won’t be surrounded by the same classmates that used to make fun of her.

At first, parents and even some teachers thought Lilit suffered from tuberculosis. Recently, physicians have diagnosed something more alarming – cystic fibrosis (mucoviscidosis).

It’s a recessive multi-system genetic disease characterized by abnormal transport of chloride and sodium across epithelium, leading to thick, viscous secretions in the lungs, pancreas, liver, and intestine.

The hallmark symptoms of cystic fibrosis are salty tasting skin poor growth and poor weight gain despite a normal food intake, accumulation of thick, sticky mucus, frequent chest infections and coughing or shortness of breath.

For the past three years Lilit has spent most of her days in hospital under the car of doctors.

Lilit’s aunt, Narineh Sargsyan, says the illness is incurable and that now they are simply trying to prolong the girl’s life expectancy.

When we visited Lilit, one of her coughing spells acted up. Family members were afraid because there was a lot of mucous coming up and the girl was having trouble breathing.

When doctors diagnosed CF and they registered Lilit as “disabled”, they advised the family to purchase a special piece of medical equipment. Medicine would be filled into the unit and Lilit would breathe it in. It’s the only way to bring the girl back to a conscious state in a short time.

But Narineh says the unit must be special ordered and that it costs 60,000 AMD ($170). the family was despondent since they couldn’t afford the life-saving unit but a kindhearted nurse, Satik Arturovna, gave the unit to the family free of charge. she realized that the child couldn’t get by without it.

Lilit uses the unit to breath 2-3 times daily and takes a regimen of medicines and nutritional supplements.

Lilit is starting to lose weight – a bad sign.

A t first, the doctors wanted to operate but decided to hold off till Lilit got older and the illness progressed. They aren’t sure if Lilit will make it to her twentieth birthday.

Lilit and her family live in the Sipanik village in Ararat Marz. the family can’t make ends meet let alone pay for Lilit’s medical care.

Lilit’s mother Karineh told us that her other child Benik is ill as well due to the dampness in the trailer they call home. Doctors have diagnosed that the boy has kidney nephritis.

Hetq covered the story of Lilit last year but there was no response from the government. the only form of assistance came from the Diakonia charitable organization in the form of periodic food packages.

This year Lilit sat down and wrote a letter to Armenia’s first Lady Rita Sargsyan. but the letter was addressed to the Ararat Regional Authority. Edik Barseghyan, the Regional Governor, responded that his office had financially assisted the young girl.

The assistance Barseghyan mentions amounted to 20,000 AMD ($60) and was used to but Lilit a school uniform this September.

Lilit’s aunt wrote a second letter to first Lady Rita Sargsyan. she included a picture of the girl breathing with the assistance of the medical device.

A few days ago the family received a reply stating that the first Lady wouldn’t be able to help until February 2012.

Once, the family wrote to the Catholicos saying, “if you refuse to help this girl remember that every day the church bells chime Lilit has held out her hand to you for help.”

The family received no answer from the church.

The Red Cross office in Armenia told the family that it only assists those with HIV/AIDS.

Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) MP Tigran Stepanyan is the legislative representative for the village of Sipanik. Narineh says she wrote to the PAP office in Masis but that her request for assistance was turned down. MP Stepanyan is aware of the girl’s medical condition but said he doesn’t deal with such matters.

Narineh also wrote to the Gagik Tsarukyan Foundation, but says they never answered.

Lilit’s mother says that received 25,000 AMD from the village municipality bad they spent it on school supplies.

Narineh has lost all hope. she says that there is no one coming forth to help Lilit.

“Lilit has lost her health but she at least be afforded the chance to have a happy childhood. We draw strength from God and will never give up seeking assistance. there is no one else to rely on. the elections are coming and at least the candidates will be doling out 5,000 Drams for votes,” Narineh laments.

The young girl can’t even watch her favorite cartoons. the TV is tiny and old. the family is forced to burn wood to keep the trailer they live in warm. They collect wood from the streets and even burn discarded clothes found in the trash.

Karineh says that when the fire goes out even water in the house freezes.

When it was time for us to leave, Lilit showed us a picture of a house she painted. the house has two doors,

She said that one of the doors was for her Aunt Narineh and her cousins.

Lilit told us that she cannot imagine living without them.

during the day, i feel exhausted, all the time, like you have no idea. i just feel generally weak, really tired, and sometimes get episodes of shortness of breath. When i stand up, i'll also sometimes get very strong bloodrushes; the ones where you half of your vision "fuzzes" out and you feel like you're about to collapse and faint. the symptoms get worse when im in a hot room, need to do work which requires alot of thinking and work(haha), ect, and aren't as bad when i can just sit around and do nothing. This has made me wonder, can this all be in my head? Should i bother with a doctor visit? I've been tested for things like mono and limes, i think anemia also. its been like this for me for about two years now, along with having a hard time falling asleep at night. anyone have an idea what could be wrong with me??

you could have sleep apnea have you been checked for that i have vertigo and that happens to me you could also have meneires disease its with the ears fluid fills up behind the ear do you have paid in the back of your head when you go to bed.i have a problem goingto sleep and also was waking up tired they gaave me a perscription for restless leg syndrome its done a lot of wonder i sleep at night and im not so tired in the morning.

Have your B12 level and your thyroid levels checked. not always done routinely.
Good luck.

Perhaps you need a multivitamin in addition to the B complex.

Four good energy boosters are chlorophyll, barley grass, wheat grass and Coenzyme Q10.

The only symptom my dad had was a persistent cough and x-rays and scans showed cancer and he had the top part of one of his lungs removed and survived, died 3 years later of stomach cancer age 76

The first thing that comes to mind is hemoptysis (coughing up blood). Then I think of dyspnea (shortness of breath).

Could I have asthma? As I stated in my other question about my coughing, could that be an early symptom of asthma?

Symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

Coughing wheezing difficulty if breathing. Smoke bothers you more than before. cold air bother and effects your breathing

Asthma causes symptoms of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Because of the reality that asthma is incurable, treatment will probably be required all through life. Contemporary treatment consists of long-term control medication also as rescue remedies like inhalers. Nevertheless, for thousands of years herbs have been utilized in Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine and by the Native Americans to decrease inflammation, open the airways, decrease congestion and relieve the symptoms of asthma.

Because tension may be a trigger for an asthma attack, numerous of the herbs that treat tension will also assist to treat asthma and vice versa. these herbs relax the body, which reduces airway constriction and also decreases the incidence of asthma attacks. Additionally to the herbs listed below lemon balm, lavender, chamomile, passionflower, oats, ginseng, gotu kola, angelica, cocoa, coffee, ginger, licorice root, parsley, elderberry, and eucalyptus have had helpful effects on the respiratory program for treating asthma.

Anise-Anise can treat asthma by opening up the airways and relieving coughing and wheezing. Anise is an expectorant, which assists to loosen phlegm and secretions from inside the respiratory tract. It clears out congestion, which can trigger airway blockages and tightness.

Elecampane- Elecampane may be utilized to treat shortness of breath, chest affections, illnesses of the lungs, asthma and bronchitis. It’s utilized to calm irritating bronchial coughs and assists in expectoration. Elecampane is greatest when utilized in mixture with other herbs like mullein, white horehound, coltsfoot, pleurisy root, lungwort and yarrow. Elecampane may be utilized in a decoction or infusion, where 1 teaspoon is added to hot water and drank three times each day.

Grindelia- Grindelia is an expectorant, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory which treats bronchial issues, respiratory impediments from phlegm and asthma. It has a relaxing impact on the muscle lining of the smaller bronchial passages. This assists to clear mucus congestion. Grindelia slows the heart rate and desensitizes the bronchial nerve endings, which makes breathing simpler. The dried leaves and flowering tops are utilized in herbal infusions and tinctures. Steep in hot water for 10-15 minutes and drink three times each day. Some encounter side effects like renal irritation.

Hyssop- Hyssop is regarded as to be a sacred cleansing herb. It has expectorant, antispasmodic, antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Hyssop is useful to sedate coughing caused by asthma. Hyssop has been prescribed for lung disorders, pleurisy, asthma, phlegm, bronchitis, and respiratory infections. Hyssop is calming and assists to expel phlegm from the lungs. Hyssop ought to only be utilized for a short time period because of feasible toxicity. The leaves and flowers are distilled for their important oils. Hyssop blends nicely with other herbs like sandalwood, lavender, ylang ylang, rosemary, clary sage, cypress, geranium, and lemon.

Wild Cherry Bark- Wild Cherry Bark is really a mild sedative with expectorant, astringent, tonic, and anti-tussive properties. It treats irritable, persistent coughs, bronchitis, pertussis, and irritated respiratory mucosa. whilst sedating the sensory nerves within the lungs it reduces the cough reflex, which permits increased respiration. Wild Cherry bark isn’t for long-term use because of the risk of toxicity and might trigger drowsiness. It ought to be combined with other herbs to successfully treat asthma. Wild cherry bark ought to be created into an infusion and drank three times each day.

Motherwort- Motherwort is an antispasmodic, mild sedative and mild relaxing agent. It improves blood flow by relaxing the blood vessels and calms the nerve. Motherwort relieves asthma, bronchitis, and lung issues by decreasing lung spasms. It’s usually mixed with mullein in an infusion. It’s suggested to drink three times each day.

Mullein- Mullein is really a respiratory tonic, antispasmodic, antibiotic, and expectorant. It may be utilized to get rid of coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath caused by asthma. Mullein soothes the mucous membranes, reduces inflammation and spasms inside the bronchial airways. Mullein can treat emphysema, colds, flu, bronchitis, whooping cough and asthma. It encourages mucus production, which permits for correct expectoration. Mullein utilized in tea works quicker and much more successfully to relieve asthma attack.

Gingko Biloba- Gingko Biloba acts as a bronchodilator and reduces inflammation inside the lungs. It dilates and tones the blood vessels, which reduces harm and improves blood supply. Some studies suggest gingko can decrease the frequency of asthma attacks. Gingko Biloba is also an antioxidant. Gingko may be discovered in supplement form as a pill or liquid.

Turmeric- Turmeric is an antiseptic, astringent, stimulant, option, antibacterial and carminative. It has been utilized in both Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to treat inflammation. Turmeric has bronchodilating effects as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Turmeric may be created into tea, steeped in hot water or hot milk, or even added to food.

You search and then pick a heading that say's clearly, "swine flu symptoms",, the next thing you know , you're reading the entire f'n history of the thing and still no closer to what you started for.

unusual tiredness,
headache,
runny nose,
sore throat,
shortness of breath or cough,
loss of appetite,
aching muscles,
diarrhoea or vomiting.

its just like the seasonal flu..you may or may not have vomiting or diarrhea

Swine flu/H1N1 Flu Symptoms

Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. a temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.

Coughing
A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).

Aches
Severe aches and pains are common with the flu.

Stuffy Nose
Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.

Chills
60% of people who have the flu experience chills.

Tiredness
Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.

Sneezing
Sneezing is not common with the flu.

Sudden Symptoms.
The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.

Headache
A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.

Sore Throat
Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.

Chest Discomfort
Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.

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I have excersize induced asthma, but I am very athletic. I already take an inhaler before I excersize, but I still have symptoms. I have had allergy tests that say I'm not allergic to anything, and I have tried other asthma medications, but it still effects my athletic performance in soccer and cross country. I would like to try alternatives to over the counter medications. Any help would be much appreciated!

Chinese medicine treatment
Traditional medicine: Lord of the lung for gas, the kidney is the root of gas. When the asthma attack, pulmonary channel is not the main gas, kidney can not be satisfied that the gas, the gas against the last, and made the Chuanji. Spleen as the source of biochemical, spleen phlegm, phlegm airway, so see cough, shortness of breath. Thus, asthma is the kidney, lung, spleen, three imaginary of the disease. Chinese medicine treatment of bronchial asthma by the state into the Spark Program "heterophylla cough and asthma. " Indications herbs: heterophylla, Cordyceps sinensis, Zhejiang Fritillaria, Trichosanthes, betel nut, Baiji, licorice and so on. Life note: avoid tobacco, alcohol and spicy, cold, greasy food.

I just recently got diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis (IC) and do not think that the symptoms I am experiencing are related to the IC. For three days, my bowl movements have been off track. Constipation as well as diarrhea. I also have a headache as well as light headedness, back and side pain, slight cramping, nausea, hot and cold flashes, fatigue, shortness of breath, dry mouth, and no appetite. what could it be?

Mesothelioma cancer disease, asbestos-related materials. Asbestos fibers usually the body can penetrate into the mouth or on the skin, and then to the lungs and blood.

Mesothelioma cancer has shared documented successful the past 5-10 years, due to the fact that the symptoms of asbestos cancer can occur anywhere between 20-40 years. Mesothelioma cancer is difficult to diagnose because symptoms usually do not manifest themselves until the later degrees of the disease. Symptoms of lung cancer, mesothelioma shortness of breath, chest pain, fever and other complications such as pneumonia.

Asbestos cancer grows most frequently successful humans aged 50-70 years who were exposed to full levels of asbestos in the workplace. Asbestos has been used mainly successful manufacture, such as automobile and shipbuilding and the construction industry. the use of asbestos was only recently successful 1990.

Mesthelioma lung cancer was found that the most common form of mesothelioma cancer and develops in the lining of the lungs (pleura). Mesothelioma cancer can develop successful the abdominal (peritoneal) and around the heart (pericardial effusion). There is a high probability of malignancy successful asbestos-related abdominal cancer. For a more detailed explanation of mesothelioma cancer and asbestos trial.

Mesothelioma Lung cancer can be perceived by CT, which can sometimes diagnosed earlier than the other two types of mesothelioma cancer. Type of mesothelioma cancer treatment depends on the stage when cancer is diagnosed, the patient’s age and personal preferences. Diseases can be divided into four different stages. Stages of a pathological process that is achieved is a method of mesothelioma treatment of cancer. in the first phase, when the tumor is limited to lining of the lungs, surgeons may try to surgically remove the tumor only. once the tumor invasion into surrounding tissue papers at later stages, it is not curable.

Typically, in the later stages of mesothelioma cancer are treated or radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Radiation therapy uses high energy X-rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors chemotherapy, and on the other hand, uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. the purpose of this procedure mesothelioma cancer prolong the life of the patient, because the disease is not treated at later stages.

in addition to the conventional treatments of cancer mesothelioma, there are several experimental procedures successful the investigation, which may give new hope.

Immunotherapy: this form of therapy used for biological treatment of cancer mesothelioma, the patient’s own immune system attack cancer cells. Clinical studies have shown that the immune system is able to distinguish healthy cells from tumor cells, and therefore can be used to destroy cancer cells.

Gene Therapy: this form of mesothelioma cancer treatment is very much still successful development. the process consists of a gene is injected directly into the tumor. this gene makes cancer cells more sensitive to the antiviral drug glanciclovir in normal conditions is not effective against these cells. Glanciclovir can then destroy all the cancer cells without harming healthy cells tissue papers.

Drug therapy: drug Alimta, the only drug for chemotherapy Food and Drug (FDA) approved the use successful the treatment of patients with malignant tumors of the lung mesothelioma. this new and exciting product has been shown in clinical studies to decrease symptoms and duration of life of patients.

Photodynamic Therapy: Photodynamic therapy involves the use of light to destroy cancer cells. the first patient was originally administered photosensitizing drugs only collects successful cancerous cells. Fiber-optic cables and then inclosed into the body successful order to focus light of a certain frequency of the tumor. the light excites photosensitizing drug for the destruction of toxic oxygen molecules that cancer cells.

These experimental mesothelioma treatment of cancer, although still under development, offering prospects of cancer patients better and longer. because it is likely to increase the number of people with asbestos-related cancer, further research into other forms of mesothelioma are diagnosed with cancer is vital.

Mesothelioma is a very rare form of malignant disease that occurs because of exposed asbestos particles. Hazardous asbestos contained successful many products for the construction of houses, buildings and schools. if you intend to reside, or plan on working with ceiling tiles, floor tiles, acoustic or decorative wall or ceiling, the other possible sites that may contain asbestos, it is important to know about asbestos and lung cancer, prior to the overhaul of overburden operations.

For over 100 years, asbestos and lung cancer is a dangerous partner. Most people who contracted mesothelioma jobs, where they were exposed and had inhaled asbestos dust. Mesothelioma is a cancer that can be gentle or malignant. this mesothelial tissue, which should be fine for most of the protective tissue of the inner organs of the body. cause found malignant mesothelioma is the result of exposure to floating and inhalation of asbestos particles successful the air.

Mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis, a chronic advanced lung diseases other than cancer may cause inhalation of asbestos fibers or dust on the long term. despite the fact that asbestos and lung cancer have a clear relationship for many years, were fresh cases of asbestos-caused cancer are diagnosed every year continues.

Asbestos is successful the main in the manufacturing, mining, milling, use or removal of asbestos-containing materials. despite the fact that asbestos is banned many years ago, it still seems to be successful production, which was adopted prior to the ban were made. Opportunities for developing a progressive lung disease, lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma is associated with a lifetime of exposure to asbestos dust.

Asbestos is a group of by nature occurring minerals that are resistant to fire and chemicals. They fibrous mineral forms of impure magnesium silicate and is in fire of materials, electrical insulation, cement, tiles, acoustical and decorative caps and other building materials. will be available for the repair, removal or asbestos-containing materials, the tiny asbestos dust in the air. as soon as the air, they will be inhaled into the lung tissue, resulting in mesothelioma, lung cancer and progressive disease of the lungs.

Cancer of the mesothelial tissue as a result of irregular tissue cells divide out of control. Cancer cells can metastasize, which means they will invade the tissue papers, which are close to the field of cancer and spread through the lymphatic system and blood flow in different parts of the body. Mesothelial tumors usually mesothelial tissue papers of the thorax and peritoneum grow. the pleura is a thin membrane for each lung and folds to create lining the chest cavity. the peritoneum is the tissue on the walls of the abdominal cavity, including the soft internal organs. Primary mesothelial tumors, cancer of the tissue papers around the heart are rare.

Mesothelioma related to asbestos exposure is almost always fatal within 2-4 years from the date of his diagnosis. National Cancer Institute sponsors of medical research in the hope that one day they will be treated or cause at to the lowest degree a new and better treatments.

You must accept or print any asbestos-containing intersections that you may encounter. the cost of asbestos removal is calm, you realize that you are not breathing hazardous minerals.

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like what symptoms do u have to have to have lung cancer like if you dont have it you dont have lung cancer

Shortness of breath, cough, coughing up blood, weight loss, night sweats. or worst of all, no symptoms whatsoever. get a chest xray if you are so worried.

I think this info will help you out. there is a lot of very good information in these links about lung cancer. Including signs and symptoms. Hope this helps