Alkali-aggregate Reactions. Some aggregates containing reactive silica will react with the alkalies in cement-sodium and potassium oxides-to form an alkali-silica gel which takes up water and swells. This causes abnormal expansion and map-cracking of the concrete.ome aggregates containing reactive silica will react with the alkalies in cement-sodium and potassium oxides-to form an alkali-silica gel which takes up water and swells. This causes abnormal expansion and map-cracking of the concrete.
Lomustine and prednisone are both a bit immunosuppressive. She may just have a urinary tract infection. UTI's can be brought on by stress, such as being boarded. It may take her a bit longer to get over the infection due to the Lomustine, prednisone and the lymphoma.
Prednisone is used, at a usual adult dosage of 5â60 mg/day, for many different indications including: asthma, COPD, CIDP, rheumatic disorders, allergic disorders, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, hypercalcemia due to cancer, thyroiditis, laryngitis, severe tuberculosis, urticaria (hives), lipid pneumonitis, ...