Aspiration is defined as the inhalation of either oropharyngeal or gastric contents into the lower airways, that is, the act of taking foreign material into the lungs. This can cause a number of syndromes determined by the quantity and nature of the aspirated material, the frequency of aspiration, and the host factors that predispose the patient to aspiration and modify the response.
READ MORETransurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) remains the gold standard surgical option for symptomatic benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), especially in appropriately selected patients with small to medium glands, no ongoing anticoagulants, adequate training and available equipment at affordable cost. It has been tested for the previous decades as the most frequently performed worldwide available operation.
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Over time, people with Alzheimer’s disease become less able to manage around the house. For example, they may forget to turn off the oven or the water, how to use the phone during an emergency, which things around the house are dangerous, and where things are in their own home. As a caregiver, you can do many things to make the person’s home a safer place. Think prevention—help avoid accidents by controlling possible problems.
