I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis many years ago (and of course began a wide variety of surgeries, joint replacements, prescriptions, and lotions, creams, and potions), and I've sometimes struggled with my meds. Very few prescriptions seemed to have a positive effect on my osteoarthritis and others left me with side effects that I don't even want to talk about. Because many of my readers have osteoarthritis, I'm SURE that I don't have to explain that comment!!!
I figure that I've...
While the economy sputters, the long acting bronchodilator/ corticosteroid combination inhaler market is booming. While big ... Read more »
Chances are if you have asthma you have some degree of chronic (it's always there) inflammation in your air passages. Studies have... Read more »
Months ago some qualified researchers (physician specialists in this case) published an article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology... Read more »
In a prior entry, I discussed Voltaren Gel. But there are some other prescription topical agents worth talking about this fine morning. ... Read more »
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Corticosteroids are a type of anti-inflammatory medicine. Corticosteroid overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than... Read more »
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Article updated and reviewed by Michael S. Lehrer, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania on April... Read more »
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RadiationRadiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells or to shrink the size of a tumor in the breast or surrounding tissue. It is... Read more »
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DecongestantsDecongestants are drugs that help reduce nasal congestion. They are available in both pill and nasal spray forms. However, decongestants... Read more »
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