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Shopping For Prescriptions Online Can Save Money

admin — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:11:03 +0000

One of the best ways to save money on much needed medical supplies and prescriptions is by shopping online. When you need to buy prescriptions – online pharmacy just may be the way to go for you. It doesn’t matter if the prescription you’re looking to fill is for Buspar, Colchicine, Carisoprodol, or any number of other medications… odds are the price will be cheaper when bought at an online pharmacy.

Exciting News In Allergic Reactions To Cancer Medication

admin — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:54:14 +0000

It’s bad enough when someone is suffering from cancer, but then for them to be allergic to the very medications that could be helping to fight off the disease, that is just plain sad. Doctors noticed patients from a certain geographic area were all having allergic reactions to the same medication. They appear to have found out why and the problem may now be in the past.

Did Heparin Cause Fatal Allergic Reactions

admin — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:40:31 +0000

Baxter International, Inc. recently recalled all of its production of the blood thinning agent Halperin. There have been numerous cases of severe or even fatal allergic reactions occurring in patients who, although suffering from numerous ailments, have been treated with Halperin. No Halperin shortage will occur as another manufacturer is making up the difference with their supply. Baxter International, Inc should be commended for undertaking the great expense of this voluntary recall and let’s hope investigators find out what has been causing these reactions.

Can Allergies Or Their Treatment Stunt Growth?

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:52:28 +0000

Here is the unusual story of a boy who grew up with several food allergies or intolerances, as well as asthma, and used several kinds of steroids and antihistamines to combat these problems. He is now in high school and is very active, in fact is a starter on the basketball team, but he hasn’t grown an inch since the 8th grade and measures in at 5′7″ tall. Though below the national average, this is not that unusual of a height to reach, especially for someone that may not be done growing yet. What makes this suspicious is that the boy’s mother is 5-10, his 13 year old sister is 6-2, his brother is 6-4, and his father is 6-7. Is his height issue, which hasn’t slowed him down any, a result of the allergies or the treatment for them? That is something we may never know.

More And More Concern Regarding Benadryl Abuse

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:35:12 +0000

Benadryl is a popular antihistamine used primarily to combat allergies and congestion problems. Benadryl is also used in many over the counter sleep aids. When used in larger than intended doses, Benadryl changes the way it interacts on the human body. When used in high doses it can cause hallucinations and confusion, these are the effects abusers of Benadryl are going for. This is the high they are trying to reach. Unfortunately, other effects of Benadryl abuse can include increased heart rate, insomnia, kidney and liver damage, and even seizures. Young people have been using Benadryl as a cheap high and need to be aware of the dangers associated with this drug. Just because it is over-the-counter, doesn’t mean it is safe.

Understanding The Dangers Of Nasal Decongestants

admin — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:18:24 +0000

Understanding The Dangers Of Nasal Decongestants
By Jon Silverton

Nasal decongestants are helpful medicine for the common cold and for allergic rhinitis with congestion. Patients with heart disease, hypertension, thyroid disease, diabetes, or, in men, difficulty in urination caused by an enlarged prostate, should not use nasal decongestants. All nasal decongestants are contraindicated in pregnancy without a physician’s recommendation.

Nasal congestion is the obstruction of the nasal passages frequently due to membranes lining the nose becoming distended from swollen blood vessels. It has numerous causes and can vary from a mild irritation to a life-threatening situation. Hearing and speech development can both be affected by nasal congestion. A degree of discomfort, including mild facial and head pain, is often experienced with a blocked nose.

Common causes of nasal congestion are:

Allergic reaction to pollen or grass
Common cold or flu
Hay fever
Sinusitis or sinus infection
A lot of women experience nasal congestion during pregnancy because of the increased amount of blood flowing through the body

Avoidance measures are the foundation of allergy treatment, but they are not always enough to deal with all of the symptoms. Antihistamines with or without decongestants can help when the symptoms of nasal allergies are mild or intermittent. The combination of an antihistamine and a topical nasal steroid spray will more often than not give good reprieve with negligible side effects.

Decongestants are defined as any medicine used to ease inflammation of the nasal mucosa associated with such conditions as the common cold and hay fever. They shrink the mucus membranes lining the nasal cavity by constricting the muscles of blood vessel walls when administered in sprays and drops or in devices for inhalation, thus reducing blood flow to the swollen areas.

Once the swollen membranes in the nose are shrunk, you will find it easier to breathe. Decongestants can be taken orally or by nasal drops or spray. Nasal decongestants should not be used for more than five days in a row without your doctor’s consent, and then only when accompanied by a nasal steroid.

Several of the over-the-counter nasal decongestants and antihistamines you can use to ease congestion and dry up excess mucus are very good at what they claim…sometimes they are too good! They cause a very dry mouth, which worsens bad breath.

Even worse, when you stop taking the medication the problem comes back, often with a vengeance. Symptoms often get worse when nasal decongestants are used for a long time and then discontinued, because the symptoms become dependent on the medication. For this reason, make sure use nasal decongestants exactly as directed.

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