A study of weight lifters has found that the long-term use of anabolic steroids weakens the heart, and it does so more than research has previously suggested.
Read moreI've gotten questions about medical use of steroids resulting in elevation of blood glucose (BG) levels. We're not talking about use of... Read more »
Hi, I hope that everyone is doing ok with his or her spring-time allergies. Frequently I am asked which is better to treat allergies:... Read more »
As far back as the 19th century asthma experts have observed the link between asthma and nasal congestion. Recent studies seem to support... Read more »
Having trouble finding an allergy medicine that works well for you? If so, I have some good news. A brand new nasal steroid spray has just... Read more »
It's fast approaching fall and you know what that means, don't you, parents? Yep, that's right -- ragweed pollen and outdoor mold spore... Read more »
According to new research, people who suffer from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) who use nasal steroid sprays to control their stuffy noses may be... Read more »
A steroid nasal wash can help reduce symptoms of chronic sinusitis without affecting adrenal gland function, according to a small U.S. study. Read more »
A recent Scottish study suggests children with allergic conditions may be receiving steroid doses that are too high. Researchers say one in 11... Read more »
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ReferencesAl Sayyad JJ, Fedorowicz Z, Alhashimi D, Jamal A. Topical nasal steroids for intermittent and persistent allergic rhinitis in children.... 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 »