Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Assess whether you are at high or low risk of having asthma. Understand what asthma is. Understand the different types of asthma. Look for symptoms of asthma. Research theories about the causes of asthma.

Answer: Asthma tends to start during childhood, though it can affect both men and women of all ages. Adult women tend to be at higher risk than adult men. During childhood, however, more boys than girls have asthma. Other factors play a role in asthma as well. Along with environmental factors, there are genetic factors. If someone in the family has asthma or atopy (extreme allergies), the risk for asthma is increased. In asthma, the breathing airways (bronchi, bronchioles) are inflamed. This pattern of inflammation causes the airways to swell and to be sensitive to a number of inhaled substances that act as triggers for an asthma attack.  During an asthma attack, the airways become even more swollen and narrowed, making it very difficult to breath. Also, part of the inflammatory response in the lungs includes the production of mucus. During an asthma attack, even more mucus is produced, increasing the difficulty of getting a full breath and getting enough oxygen. There are 2 main types of asthma: intrinsic (non-allergic) and extrinsic (allergic) asthma. Extrinsic asthma is more common, directly involves an immune response, and is triggered by inhaled substances.  Intrinsic asthma is triggered by cold air, exercise, dry air, and stress. The immune response is somewhat less critical in intrinsic asthma, but both involve an inflammatory response. Both forms of asthma can be mild, moderate or severe and both can be intermittent. Diagnosis is usually by a history of symptoms and family history—you need to have a diagnosis from your physician. The most common symptoms of asthma are: coughing (often worse at night or early in the morning), wheezing (a whistling or squeaking sound that occurs during a breath), tightness in the chest, and shortness of breath. These symptoms can be triggered by a number of different substances or events. It is not altogether clear what causes asthma. However, there is some solid evidence that the lack of exposure to bacteria, viruses, fungi, molds, and other pathogens early in life is at the root cause of asthma. This is called the “Hygiene Hypothesis.”  The immune system discriminates between “self” and “non-self.” Part of the way the immune system learns to do this is by being exposed, from birth, to a variety of pathogens, such as bacteria, fungi and viruses. Because modern society puts so much emphasis on sanitation and cleanliness, we spend a good deal of time sterilizing our environment. As a result, it is proposed that our immune systems do not learn those essential early lessons and tends to over-react in some cases (autoimmune diseases, atopy, allergies) and under-react in other cases (increased number of infections).  One bit of evidence that supports this hypothesis is that children who are raised on farms and around animals tend to have lower rates of both asthma and allergies (atopy).


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Consider couponing. Monetize your online activity. Review products online.

Answer: Sometimes, increasing your income does not need to come from earning more, but can also come from spending less. "Couponing," or the strategic use of many coupons and promotional offers, can achieve this outcome through locating and collecting coupons that can then be put towards reducing the cost of everyday items.  Where do you locate coupons? There are a multitude of sources. The standard location is in the Sunday paper, but printable coupons are also available online from websites like Coupon.com, or manufacturer websites for the particular item for which you are shopping. Your mobile phone can also be an excellent resource for locating coupons and matching them to sales at stores in your region. One mobile app that is particularly popular is Favado, which enables you to both locate sales in your region and print out coupons corresponding to those sales. If you are interested in pursuing couponing further, popular blogs like The Krazy Coupon Lady can offer a host of resources to get you started. There are websites online that will pay you to do activities like searching, watching videos, completing surveys, shopping online, or playing games. Currently, some popular resources for accomplishing this are Swagbucks, and Ebates.  Swagbucks allows you to earn Swagbucks currency for doing online activities through their website, which are then redeemable for cash or gift cards. As one example of how it works, you may choose to shop for products via the Swagbucks store (through which you can purchase products from thousands of major stores). For every dollar you spend, you would receive one Swagbuck, which is equivalent to receiving 1% cashback. Ebates.com offers a similar benefit, whereby you can earn cash back for purchases you would have normally made regardless. It is less diverse than Swagbucks (since Swagbucks allows you to make money via many online activities other than shopping), but can offer excellent deals.   Note that that are many sites like these two. An online search will reveal many potential options to use. Be wary of buying things you don't need to gain benefits on these sites. Carefully consider any purchase first to decide if you really need it, then determine its lowest cost. There are countless websites online that will either pay you directly, or offer you discounts on products for writing reviews. Reviews can be written for everything from websites to bathroom products. A Google search of "make money online reviewing products" or something similar can yield countless resources.  Usertesting.com is one popular website which pays via PayPal for reviewing websites and apps online. While there are limitations to how much you can earn, it can be a useful way to make a few extra dollars.  Snagshout.com is another popular website that allows you to receive large discounts on products you purchase on Amazon in exchange for writing a review of the product after you receive it. This can be a useful way to reduce your overall expenses, and thereby increase your available income.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Recognize an infection. Do not remove your jewelry. See a doctor right away. Take any medications your doctor prescribes.

Answer:
Most septum piercings will heal up without a problem if you keep them clean. Unfortunately, however, infections do sometimes happen. The following are signs your piercing has become infected:  Yellow or green discharge. A lump near the piercing. Intense pain, redness, or swelling. Your first impulse may be to remove your jewelry if you notice signs of an infection. However, this can actually make the infection worse. If the hole in your piercing closes, this can form an abscess that can have serious medical complications. In the event your piercing becomes infected, make an appointment with a doctor immediately. Infections should not be treated without medical assistance and self-medicating can worsen an infection. Infections are usually treated via topical or oral antibiotics. Take the full round of any antibiotics your doctor prescribes, even after symptoms of an infection have passed.  With prompt, proper treatment, a pierced septum infection can be quickly treated.