Videos

Videoconference in Medicine

Quick summary on the present use of Videoconference in Medicine.

Drug Allergy

Allergy to medications is a condition that requires specialized attention since both errors in diagnosis and lack of knowledge of medications to avoid after a first reaction can lead to dangerous situations to the patient. It is essential to have clear ideas as well as a clear report on the the situation to avoid future problems.

This series of short videos is intended for the basic understanding of allergic diseases through the use of an easy-to-understand non-medical language. This video will not be enough for proper management or understanding of the disease.

Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic Rhinitis is a common disease characterized by seasonal or perennial symptoms of itch, sneezing , runny nose and nasal blockage with or without additional ocular symptoms. This symptoms are started after the exposure to allergens, that are those substances that create allergic reactions.

This series of short videos are intended for basic understanding of allergic diseases by using an easy to understand non-medical language. This video will not be sufficient for a proper management or understanding of the disease.

Allergic Asthma

Allergic Asthma is a common disease characterized by reversible obstruction of the air flow into the lungs. This symptoms are started after the exposure to allergens, that are those substances that create allergic reactions.

Urticaria

Urticaria is a common disease characterized by hives, that are accompanied by itch, redness and swelling and typically does not remain in the same position longer than 24 hours. It is important to make a difference between acute (<6weeks) and chronic ( >6weeks) for clinical implications and management.

Penicillin Allergy

Penicillin allergy is not present in up to 90% of the patients that are told to be allergic. Despite this can be a surprising statement, this data is quite consistent all over the world. The consequences of being wrongly diagnosed as allergic to penicillin are also underestimated worldwide.