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    posted 09/08/2008, comments (0)

    Allergic Rhinitis: Survival Tips to Help You Get Through the Fall Allergy Season

    Ragweed season is well underway in most of the northern states of America. The day after Labor Day was one of my busiest work days of the year.  The nice weather over the holiday weekend allowed many families to spend hours engaging in outdoor activities, for three consecutive days.  But on September 2nd, my phones were ringing off the... Read moreChevron
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    posted 07/28/2008, comments (0)

    The Use and Misuse of Over the Counter Antihistamines and Decongestants

    More than 40 million people suffer from nasal allergy symptoms in the United States. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications for allergy relief fill the shelves of retail pharmacies and there always seem to be new ones coming to the market. Choosing the right medication often depends on matching your symptoms with what the colorful medicine box states... Read moreChevron
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    posted 03/26/2008, comments (6)

    Are You Prepared for the Spring Allergy Season?

    People with seasonal allergies often forget about their plight over the winter months. Before they can fully enjoy the spring and summer weather, nasal itching, runny nose, sneezing, stuffy nose, itchy and watery eyes zero in to spoil the fun.  What can allergy sufferers do to prepare for outdoor allergy season?Here are seven tips including... Read moreChevron
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    Which Drug Is Which? Who Decides?

    Read Kathi's Post on Choosing the Right Allergy Drugs For You  As I'm sure you know, drug prices have risen dramatically in the past couple of decades. Sure, there are some great new medicines available (and more coming all the time), but they are only available at a high cost... one that the health insurance companies want less and... Read moreChevron
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    Prescription Drug Ads: Do They Do More Harm Than Good?

    Read our experts' analysis in a special Issue Section "Prescription-drug ads prompt nearly one-third of Americans to ask their doctors about an advertised medicine, and 82% of those who ask say their physicians recommended a prescription."   This comes from Julie Appleby, a reporter with USA TODAY in a news article about... Read moreChevron
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