Question 1

what is omphalitis versus pathophysiology?

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Very different: Omphalitis is an infection/inflammation of the umbilicus (belly button). Pathophysiology is a term that describes the specifics of a disease process.

Question 2

what is the adult equilent to pedialite?

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Gatoraide: Gatoraide and other sport drinks are the adult equivalent of pedialite.

Question 3

do adults get croup?

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No: This is predominantly a disease of young children.

Question 4

is milk bad for adults?

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Not necessarily: If you can drink milk without problems, you can drink it. You may want to select low-/non-fat milk. If you have lactose intolerance like many of us, you may want to avoid it or drink either lactose- free or soy milk. There are varying degrees of lactose intolerance. As we get older we make less and less lactase, an enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk. Many adults get gas and bloating with mil.

Question 5

can an adult get infanrix?

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No: Not approved for adults. Adults receive addacell.

Question 6

could an adult have pandas?

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No.: Pandas is an acronym which stands for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disease associated with streptococcal disease. No. By definition, pandas is a pediatric disorder. It is possible that adolescents and adults may have immune mediated ocd, but this is not known. The research studies at the nimh are restricted to children.

Question 7

can adults catches roseola?

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Yes: When saying "catch", you would need to be more specific. As far as being a carrier,  yes, they can, unless they had as a child. As far as having symptoms of it, much less likely, as it is common in children and adults have probably had it even if it was not diagnosed as such.

Question 8

is strep worse as an adult?

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Not Nessisarily: Strep throat can have a wide spectrum of severity in symptoms. Ibuprofen, salt water gargles and fluids help alleviate the pain.

Question 9

when will adult croup stop?

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Adult croup: Croup is by definition hoarseness, stridor (the sound of air moving through an obstruction), and hoarseness. Generally croup is an illness of childhood.There is one fixed area in the airway called the subglottis. Kids get croup because this area is small and when is swells in reponse to inflammation/infection, the area becomes more narrow. If you have a persisent barky cough, see a physician.

Question 10

what causes stroke in adults?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Too many things to take up in this forum.  I suggest you hit the website of the american stroke association.

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