Careful monitoring of the child's condition (watchful waiting) along with home remedies may be a viable alternative to antibiotic treatment for many children with a first episode of acute otitis media. However, in some situations parents should contact their medical professional immediately:
Anyone who has stubbed a big toe in the middle of the night knows how painful that big toe can be. Anyone who has tried to walk with a... Read more »
The Home Remedy: Drinking tart cherry juice or eating tart cherries helps reduce arthritis pain and inflammation. The tart or sour... Read more »
We have almost made it through the last of outdoor allergy season. Ragweed has run its course in most of the U.S. while mold spores try to... Read more »
Living in Argentina puts me in the opposite seasons as those I write for. Even though many don’t think of Argentina as a “cold”... Read more »
Thanks to the FDA, I now have a clutter-free, neatly organized medicine cabinet for the first time since stockpiling it for the arrival of... Read more »
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Coughing is an important way to keep your throat and airways clear. However, too much coughing may mean you have a disease or disorder. ... Read more »
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Generic Name: GUAIFENESIN/DEXTROMETHORPHAN - ORALPronounced: (gweye-FEN-eh-sin/dex-trow-meth-OR-fan)Chest Congestion-Cough Relief Oral... Read more »
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Hemoptysis; Spitting up blood; Bloody sputum Home Care Cough suppressants may help if this condition is due to throat irritation from... Read more »
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Chest tightness; Chest pressure; Chest discomfortHome CareFor many causes of chest pain, it is best to check with your doctor or nurse before... Read more »
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Home RemediesPatients can manage most herpes simplex infections that develop on the skin at home with over-the-counter painkillers and measures to... Read more »