Conjunctivitis

So in my very first blog post EVER I mentioned that I did not know the intent of my blog but I would plan to give you important medical advice...so today I thought it would be fun to educate you.

Conjunctivitis (PINK EYE):

Definition= Inflammation of the conjunctiva characterized by vascular dilation, cellular infiltration, and exudation.

Cause=Leading cause is viral caused by the adenovirus others may be bacterial in nature caused by a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. Some may be allergic in origin.

Clinical Presentation for viral= conjunctival hyperemia, edema, and a watery discharge. vision is unaffected

Clinical Presentation for bacterial=acute onset one eye then spreads, mucopurulent or purulent discharge develops. Eyelids are often edematous with collection of debris at base of lashes and matting of the eyelashes.

Clinical Presentation for Allergic= itching is the hallmark of this condition. watery eyes and often with rhinitis (nose irritation) or allergic pharyngitits (throat irritation)

Treatment:

For viral and bacterial: Broad spectrum antibiotics administered 4 times daily for 7-10 days.

For allergic: Remove offending allergy and antihistamines.

EDUCATION:

Infection is easily spread.

Frequent hand washing cannot be over emphasized!!

Eye secretions are contagious for 24-48 hours after therapy begins

Medication should be instilled in inner aspect of the lower eye lid.

Questions? SEE YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR.

Example photo of a "fun" recent personal experience:

September steals

So I write this as I sit in a food coma from today's activities. I just have to tell you about all the meals and deals I got today there is just so much to share. Keep in mind if you are r

eading that it is still me here....me who hates to shop!

1. Headed to Yoder for some yummy breakfast at Cariage Crossing. Yum!

2. Shopped around Yoder. Cute. Attention all: They have opened a new

Etcetera shop there last week....what deals. My amazing purchase and larges

t of the day was a solid wood sewing cabinet!! Amazing deal for only $20!! THAT IS RIGHT only $20! Think of all the future crafty things that can be made on this gem!! To add to my delight it slid right in the back of Holly's amazing lil' mini Diva!

Of course this limited our future purchasing options but you couldn't stop us now! Off to Hutchinson we went....

3. The Anchor Inn. Delicious Mexican buffet complete with tamales, enchiladas, guac, and all the fixings.

4. Salvation Army. Picked up a cute fall leaf pattern serving bowl. It will be unveiled at the future pumpkin carving party. I know you can't wait to admire it!

5. Amazing shops up and down main street. I will mention my top two:

Toy Depot This little place just opened and you can find everything like: lincoln logs, marbles, hot wheel, tractors, trains, old school toys I played with at Grand

ma's, board and card games galore, and so much more. My steal was the card game of Authors. Played it at Grandpa and Grandma B's lots. Great memories.

Etcertera Shop

It is like a large scale well organized thrift shop and Ten Thousand Villages all in one. My sweet deals included vases and baby clothes for my future cousin's baby. Cute Cute. Holly was the winner of the best deal at this place! Amazing $10 dress that looks like it was made just for her. You will have to see it to believe it! My non-buyer's regret a $5 light bright...but i couldn't get it to work.

6. Boogies Gotta stop for more calories because CLEARLY we have not consumed enough calories yet today. My hot fudge butter pecan shake was worth every calorie ingested!

7. After a long drive back to town and unloading our haul...it was off to Red Robin to meet up with my Ms. Pioneer friend for good laughs and bottom-less fries.

Ahhhhhhhhh exhausted yet so satisfied! Great start to the Labor Day festivities planed.

PS Thanks for Ho for hauling all my Sept steals and thanks to my Bro for taking care of the dog!

life lessons just today

Today I saved a cicada from the pool. I felt good. Then I looked over a minute later and saw a robin eating it. Circle of life.

Only I would leave the house with a half eaten pizza on the stove and the dog trapped in the kitchen and expect the pizza to be there when I return. Ooops! Lesson learned I am a dumb dog owner.

Conversations with my mentoree today:

A-"Maybe your dog hurt his back cause it is so hot outside the heat pushes his back down or something" Lesson learned: Teach kid more about health science

A- "Even if you come a minute late like you usually do it is ok because I know you will be there like you say you will." Lesson learned: make better effort to be on time. I forgot as a kid I thought minutes were hours.

A-"Under the water you look skinny" Me- "uhm thanks" Lesson learned: I take what I can get!

Kids blossom with positive relationships. I have seen good things in only a months time. Take the time...Be a mentor today!