The asthma med Singulair may help speed up recovery of the common cold. In a new study, patients who took Singulair experienced a 50-percent reduction in their nasal secretions. They also got over the cold 1.5 days earlier than patients who took a placebo.
Read moreIt's frustrating for us RTs (and RNs and DRs too of course) when an asthmatic comes to see us in the ER and then we find out he stopped... Read more »
There are tons of allergy medicines available, both over the counter and by prescription. So, how can you know which one is best? The... Read more »
"Doc, it seems like I can't ever breathe out my nose. The pills help my sneezing but I always feel congested" Many people identify... Read more »
One of the most common questions we get here on the site is some variation on, "Which asthma medicine is best?" So, I thought it might be... Read more »
When I was a kid growing up in the 1980s I was a bad asthmatic who spent many nights in a hospital bed. I met many respiratory therapists... Read more »
Motley Fool columnist Selena Maranjian offers advice on finding bargain prices for drugs like Zocor, Nexium, and Singulair. Using a Web site in her... Read more »
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Allergic RhinitisAllergic rhinitis is the body's response to outdoor or indoor allergens. Outdoor triggers of allergic rhinitis include ragweed,... Read more »
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Long-Term Relief MedicationsThese medications are taken on a regular basis to prevent asthma attacks and control chronic symptoms.Inhaled... Read more »
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Long-Term Relief MedicationsThese medications are taken on a regular basis to prevent asthma attacks and control chronic symptoms.Inhaled... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
AntihistaminesHistamine is one of the chemicals released when antibodies overreact to allergens. It is the cause of many symptoms of allergic... Read more »