Nail discoloration, in which the nails appear white, yellow, or green, can result from different infections and conditions of the skin. In about 50% of cases, discolored nails are a result of infections with common fungi that can be found in the air, dust, and soil.
Doxycycline is well absorbed. After an oral dose of 200 mg of doxycycline, plasma concentrations of the drug reach a maximum of 3 micrograms/mL at 2 hours and are well maintained and thus dosage once daily is usually adequate. Absorption is diminished by the presence of iron, aluminium, calcium and magnesium. Doxycycline is widely distributed into pleural and peritoneal fluid, saliva, semen and prostatic fluid. It passes the placental barrier readily and is also present in the milk of lactating patients.
This is called pleural effusion. If thereâs excess fluid, it can compress the lungs and cause difficulty breathing. Fluid in the Chest (Pleural Effusion) Thoracentesis is a procedure done when thereâs too much fluid in the pleural space. The goal is to drain the fluid and make it easier for you to breathe again. In some cases, the procedure will also help your doctor discover the cause of the pleural effusion.