Medications to have at home
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Read moreOne of the frequent questions I've seen here and on other asthma websites is whether asthma can be safely treated with (cheaper) over the... Read more »
I received an email last week from a woman who was worried that her mother was being over-medicated. She had a point. We discussed the... Read more »
More than 40 million people suffer from nasal allergy symptoms in the United States. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications for allergy relief ... Read more »
Most of us have grown used to taking over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, even if it's a daily aspirin now prescribed to many people as they age,... Read more »
The treatment of acid reflux can be complicated and frustrating for many patients. When treatments based on lifestyle and dietary changes... Read more »
Swine flu is caused by type A influenza (also known as H1N1). Swine Flu symptoms are similar to the flu that normally infects humans.Symptoms... Read more »
Have a question or comment? Click here.Are there things you want to know about the flu and the flu vaccine? If so, you're going to love this article.... Read more »
Millions of Americans in pursuit of a remedy for stuffy nose and sinus pressure turn to over the counter (OTC) nasal sprays because of their quick... Read more »
Treating sore throatOffer the person: * Acetaminophen or ibuprofen for the pain * Ice chips or frozen ice pops to numb the throat and get... Read more »
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Vaccines are available to prevent influenza (See Viral Influenza Vaccines section in this report).For mild influenza, symptom relief is similar to... Read more »