Question 1

what's a closed drainage system for my foley?

Accepted Answer

Prevent infection: Foley catheter is  directly connected to collecting bag with out exposing to air thereby preventing infection form out side.

Question 2

how would   care for my husband's drainage bag?

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By learning: Most of the hospital will teach the families ostomy stomal care, drainage bag care  before discharge to home.. Ask them to help you, and they will train you. ( or visiting nurse  or your doctor ) most of the equipment is disposable, do not give infection or get one  use gloves, use sterile techniques.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: drainage?

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Fluid: Fluid coming out of an open area or wound. This can be infected (pus) or non-infected (serous).

Question 4

what do you suggest if my friend said she has to get drainage and its gross and painful?

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More info: Drainage from where? What color? Where is the pain? Is the pain sharp, dull crampy............

Question 5

my son is 5 months and coughibg horrible with mucas drainage...what can i do to help him be more comfortable?

Accepted Answer

Take to doctor: How long has child been coughing? If more than a week, might be time to take to pediatrician to make sure it is not a lung infection. most coughs are caused by viral infections and if only lasting a few days, not much to do. Unfortunately there is nothing to give a baby this young for cough. You can try filing a bathroom with steam and sitting with baby in bathroom.

Question 6

what is best for sinus drainage?

Accepted Answer

Treat congestion: You should treat your nasal congestion to help your sinuses clear out. If you have allergies, see an allergist and get tested and treated. An over the counter preparation called sinus buster also helps with sinus congestion, worth a try.

Question 7

could drainage of cysts cause discharge?

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Depending on : location of cyst - there may be visible drainage.

Question 8

i have allegies what's good for drainage?

Accepted Answer

Nasal steroids: Nasal steroids are generally a good place to start, as the treat all kinds of inflammatory sinus disease(allergic and non-allergic). Antihistamines help if there is an allergic component, as do oral decongestants. An evaluation by an otolaryngologist is always helpful to look for causes.

Question 9

what are the causes of umbilical drainage?

Accepted Answer

Several: Foreign material, 
umbilical cyst or tract- congenital
local infection.
?Any prior surgery?

See general surgeon.

Question 10

does conjunctivitus drainage cause sores ?

Accepted Answer

What kind a sore?: Conjuctival drainage can be from allergy, viral conjunctivitis or bacterial infection.  Soreness in a sens of eye pain or sore skin?  The eye is sore from source of conjunctivitis that causing drainage.  Please see an eye doc.

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My son is 5 months and coughibg horrible with mucas drainage...what can i do to help him be more comfortable?

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What is best for sinus drainage?

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