Soap Note: Social and Personal History Of 14 Years Old

Soap Note: Social and Personal History Of 14 Years Old
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Soap Note: Social and Personal History Of 14 Years Old
Family History Of 14 Years Old
Tom (Pseudonym) is a 14-year-old African American boy who lives with his mother, father, and two sisters aged 5 and 10 years in an urban setting. The father works as a contractor, and the mother is a high school teacher. The family moved to the city, leaving the paternal grandparents in the countryside. There is no history of chronic illnesses or psychiatric problems in the extended family. Nevertheless, the mother was diagnosed with high cholesterol and the second born appears overweight. Tom has no known allergic reactions and no known medical problem. His previous nutritional status and growth indicate that he is within normal limits for a fourteen-year-old boy. Illnesses such as common cold often spread quickly within the family when one person is infected. Nevertheless, the conditions do not last for long, often lasting not more than a week.
Lifestyle Of 14 Years Old Boy
Tom is a social person with a number of friends, whom he spends most of his free time with. He is an athletic kid, who often participate in school games and competitions. He likes watching movies, television, and reading. Tom also loves music, and he often dances with his sisters in the house. Tom has grown fond of healthy food and will often reject eating ice cream or candy, following a toothache he had when he was twelve. Tom likes traveling and meeting new people, and he spends more time on a phone call compared to other family members.
Allergic Rhinitis and Its Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
Allergic rhinitis is a common inflammation experienced inside the nose. It happens as a response to an allergen such as dust, pollen, mold, or animal dander. The symptoms occur when an individual breathes these allergens, and they happen to be allergic to them. Allergic rhinitis presents cold-like symptoms that include sneezing, itchiness, blocked nose and runny nose. The symptoms are experienced as soon as an individual is exposed to the allergen they have allergic reactions to. Allergic reactions can be seasonal because they affect people during a specific season such as due to a tree or grass pollen (Rohilla, Sharma, & Kumar, 2013). The treatment of allergic rhinitis can be done in several ways that include antihistamines, decongestants, immunotherapy, sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) and preventing and avoiding allergic substances.
Common Cold and Its Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
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