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- Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus) - Treatment for an Acute Shingles Attack
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Treatment for Shingles
The treatment goals for an acute attack of herpes zoster include:
- Reduce pain
- Reduce discomfort
- Hasten healing of blisters
- Prevent the disease from spreading
Over-the-counter (OTC) remedies are often effective in reducing the pain of an attack. Antiviral drugs (acyclovir and others), oral corticosteroids, or both are sometimes given to patients with severe symptoms, particularly if they are older and at risk for postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).
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Asthmatics: Here's What to Expect if You Need the ER
There may come a time in the course of your life that you may need to take your asthmatic lungs to the emergency room. Many of us have... Read more »
Steroids May Reduce Your Chances for Another Severe Asthma Attack
Asthma attacks, especially severe ones, are a constant threat when you have asthma. Many asthmatics end up in the hospital at some point in... Read more »
What Are the Signs of an Asthma Attack in Infants?
Although it's difficult to diagnose, kids can get asthma too. Since infants can't communicate they are having trouble breathing, it's up... Read more »
The "Wet Noodle" Technique Works For Keeping Calm During An Asthma...
See the accompanying comic strip! Some people have asthma for so long that it's just a normal part of life, another thing to deal with.... Read more »
Acute Stress vs. Chronic Stress
Stress can come from many different places and be short-lived or long-lasting. Based on the factors contributing to your stress, symptoms... Read more »
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Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Aspirin and Other Anti-Clotting DrugsAnti-clotting drugs that inhibit or break up blood clots are used at every stage of heart disease. They are... Read more »
Asthma Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
General Approach for Treating and Managing AsthmaWhile medications play an essential role in the management of asthma, appropriate management of... Read more »
Clinical trial: Use of intravenous MK0476 and Singulair in acu...
This is a study to evaluate the treatment of patients entering emergency rooms with asthma attacks when they are given an intravenous form of MK0476... Read more »
Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
General Treatment ApproachesThe primary objectives for treatment of sinusitis are reduction of swelling, eradication of infection, draining of the... Read more »
Treatment for Heart Attacks
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Treatment options for heart attack, and acute coronary syndrome, include:Oxygen therapyRelieving pain and discomfort using nitroglycerin or... Read more »
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