Question 1

what is pancoast syndrome?

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Pain, small pupil: Pain in the arm and shoulder, a small pupil, and loss of sweating on the face, all on the same side.  This is caused by a lung cancer in the upper part of the lung which compresses nerves at the base of the neck.

Question 2

can you die from pancoast syndrome?

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No, but: The cause of the syndrome (drooped eye, lack of sweating, pain in the shoulder or arm) is usually lung cancer! first described by hare in the london medical gazette in 1835. Pancoast was a radiologist at penn and said it was incurable. It is cured as frequently as other lung presentations, commonly treated with chemo/rt, then surgery.

Question 3

do symptoms like pancoast syndrome go away quickly?

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It depends: It depends if the symptoms are caused by tumor compression or direct invasion. If it is compression the symptoms are more likely to resolve with treatment.

Question 4

what's the best treatment to get rid of pancoast syndrome?

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Seek specialist: Pancoast syndrome is due to a tumor of the "top" of the lung causing pressure on vital structures such as nerves and blood vessels. Depending on the type of tumor, the treatment may vary. This is something you need a specialist to help you with; you probably want to start with a pulmonologist.

Question 5

what drugs can cause saratonin syndrome?

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Serotonin syndrome: Several, at high doses, alone or in combination. Some are antidepressants such as ssris/snris/tricyclics/mao inhibitors, opioids such as oxycodone, CNS stimulants such as cocaine/amphetamines, serotonin1agonists such as triptans, psychedelics such as lsd, herbs such as nutmeg & st. Johns wort, & others such as lithium, buspar, (buspirone) depakote, risperdal, zyprexa.

Question 6

what kind of drugs are used to control a person with asbergers syndrome?

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Nothing specific: Asperger's is 're-classified' in dsv v, very controversial. Asperger's is part of a larger group of disorders labeled pervasive developmental disorders. However their are mild forms and severe forms thus we also call it spectrum disorder. Given the type of symptoms and severity, meaning how disruptive to their life & others, many kinds of meds tried. Research ongoing into cause and best treatment.

Question 7

drug abuse can cause pfieffers syndrome?

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Not that I can find: Pfeiffer syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by premature fusion of certain skull bones (craniosynostosis), and abnormally broad and medially deviated thumbs and great toes. Most affected individuals also have an abnormal midface, with protruding eyes and conductive hearing loss.  See:http://children.Webmd.Com/pfeiffer-syndrome-type-i 
best wishes.

Question 8

what drugs are used to treat sick sinus syndrome and how do these drugs work?

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Typically : There is no effective drug treatment for sick sinus syndrome and a pacemaker is often needed.

Question 9

i had steven johnson syndrome - sulphas - can i get this again with other drugs?

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SJS: Although it is possible, the risk of having sjs a second time with a second unrelated drug would be exceedingly rare.

Question 10

is dress syndrome caused by just 1 drug or is it caused by multiple drugs at once?

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In brief: It has been described in association with a number of drugs which may be used alone or in combination clinically.

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