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fowosh:That's just the main problem. But Engineering corpers teaching during service compound the problem more. |
Afonjanightmare:Can u be non-mayopic for just once. We are talking about professional field that are not given the same preferential and conducive environment like her counterpart. The Engineering profession supercede all others. There is no life without engineering. So we should not be denigrated. |
heykims:Are Engineering corper not productive in FERMA. Ministry of works, power, housing and other related ministry that needs Engineering. FERMA should liase with Engineering corpers. We can save cost for govt also. In fact we save cost more than any other professions due to high cost of paying construction personnel. |
I just thought of this lately.Engineering is a professional course and it should bE practised in its field during NYSC just like medical, pharmacist, dentist and law students that do their PPA in theirs. Its time for COREN and NSE to wake up and do something about this. They should keep on pressing this for us. The Engineering profession shoud not be be denigrated but acknowledged and respected because we give life meaning. This is a slap to our face. Fellow engineering students what do you think about this. Shouldn't we be placed under FERMA, ministry of works or construvtion companies. |
PrettyCrystal:This one no be dwarf oo, na pikin. See how they are palying with jangle over and children playing kits |
Yarnvibes:E just dey pain me as her husband dey slap her for d film (knocking on heavens gate) hope Banky W won't do that real life. Good luck |
teelaw4life:Iim an erudite writer, but don't know how to go about the freelance writing. Though I've tried so many times. Would be grateful if u put me through |
Have u seen anyone with difficulties in smelling?
Anosmia (/ænˈɒzmiə/) is the inability to perceive
odor or a lack of functioning olfaction—the loss of
the sense of smell. Anosmia may be temporary, but
some anosmia (including traumatic anosmia) can be
permanent. Anosmia is due to a number of factors,
including an inflammation of the nasal mucosa,
blockage of nasal passages or a destruction of one
temporal lobe. Inflammation is due to chronic
mucosa changes in the paranasal sinus lining and the
middle and superior turbinates.
When anosmia is caused by inflammatory changes in
the nasal passageways, it is treated simply by
reducing inflammation.[1] It can be caused by
chronic meningitis and neurosyphilis that would
increase intracranial pressure over a long period of
time,[2] and in some cases by ciliopathy[3] including
ciliopathy due to primary ciliary dyskinesia
(Kartagener syndrome, Afzelius' syndrome or
Siewert's syndrome).[4]
Many patients may experience unilateral anosmia,
often as a result of minor head trauma. This type of
anosmia is normally only detected if both of the
nostrils are tested separately. Using this method of
testing each nostril separately will often show a
reduced or even completely absent sense of smell in
either one nostril or both, something which is often
not revealed if both nostrils are simultaneously
tested.[5]
A related term, hyposmia, refers to a decreased
ability to smell, while hyperosmia refers to an
increased ability to smell. Some people may be
anosmic for one particular odor. This is known as
"specific anosmia". The absence of the sense of smell
from birth is called congenital anosmia.
Signs and symptoms
Anosmia can have a number of harmful effects.
Patients with sudden onset anosmia may find food
less appetizing, though congenital anosmics rarely
complain about this, and none report a loss in
weight. Loss of smell can also be dangerous because
it hinders the detection of gas leaks, fire, and spoiled
food. The common view of anosmia as trivial can
make it more difficult for a patient to receive the
same types of medical aid as someone who has lost
other senses, such as hearing or sight.
Losing an established and sentimental smell memory
(e.g. the smell of grass, of the grandparents' attic, of
a particular book, of loved ones, or of oneself) has
been known to cause feelings of depression.[6]
Loss of olfaction may lead to the loss of libido,
though this usually does not apply to congenital
anosmics.[6]
Often people who have congenital anosmia report
that they pretended to be able to smell as children
because they thought that smelling was something
that older/mature people could do, or did not
understand the concept of smelling but did not want
to appear different from others. When children get
older, they often realize and report to their parents
that they do not actually possess a sense of smell,
often to the surprise of their parents.[6]
A study done on patients suffering from anosmia
found that when testing both nostrils, there was no
anosmia revealed; however, when testing each
nostril individually, tests showed that the sense of
smell was usually affected in only one of the nostrils
as opposed to both. This demonstrated that
unilateral anosmia is not uncommon in anosmia
patients. [5]
Causes
A temporary loss of smell can be caused by a blocked
nose or infection. In contrast, a permanent loss of
smell may be caused by death of olfactory receptor
neurons in the nose or by brain injury in which there
is damage to the olfactory nerve or damage to brain
areas that process smell (see olfactory system). The
lack of the sense of smell at birth, usually due to
genetic factors, is referred to as congenital anosmia.
Family members of the patient suffering from
congenital anosmia are often found with similar
histories; this suggests that the anosmia may follow
an autosomal dominant pattern.[7] Anosmia may
very occasionally be an early sign of a degenerative
brain disease such as Parkinson's disease and
Alzheimer's disease.
Another specific cause of permanent loss could be
from damage to olfactory receptor neurons because
of use of certain types of nasal spray; i.e., those that
cause vasoconstriction of the nasal microcirculation.
To avoid such damage and the subsequent risk of
loss of smell, vasoconstricting nasal sprays should be
used only when absolutely necessary and then for
only a short amount of time. Non-vasoconstricting
sprays, such as those used to treat allergy-related
congestion, are safe to use for prescribed periods of
time.[8] Anosmia can also be caused by nasal polyps.
These polyps are found in people with allergies,
histories of sinusitis & family history. Individuals with
cystic fibrosis often develop nasal polyps.
Amiodarone is a drug used in the treatment of
arrhythmias of the heart. A clinical study performed
demonstrated that the use of this drug induced
anosmia in some patients. Although rare, there was a
case in which a 66-year-old male was treated with
Amiodarone for ventricular tachycardia. After the use
of the drug he began experiencing olfactory
disturbance, however after decreasing the dosage of
Amiodarone, the severity of the anosmia decreased
accordingly hence correlating the use of Amiodarone
to the development of anosmia.[9]
List of causes
Upper respiratory tract infection (e.g., sinusitis or
the common cold)[10]
Nasal polyps
Idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Head trauma, damage to the ethmoid |
Chiscomax:Hahaha which sch is that? Tha Thermo d lecturer released the exam question, I spent a whole night cracking d question also continued d next day(exam day) it was reall bloody sEeing strange question . That strength of material reall has STRENGTH oo |
OP which sch did u attend? And d course studied |
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milloguy: |
Which Tribe in Nigeria permits a Lady to propose to a guy she loves? |
celestialAgent:TRUE |
No system seems to be working properly in this country. Ending last year NANS treatened to embark on a nationwide strike if federal government do no disburse money it owed SIWES students through ITF. Lots of corruption has been taking place in ITF, when will EFCC beam its searchlight on ITF. STUDEnts its time for us to fight FOR OUR RIGHT. |
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