Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs(NSAIDs) are the most prescribed medications in the world, but are also the most misunderstood medications. Here are some of the myths about NSAID's busted.
1. Some Work Better than Others: All anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen/Advil, naproxen sodium/Aleve, Celebrex, etc.) can be equally effective for treating pain. One does not work better than the other.
2. NSAID's Work Better Than Tylenol: Both types of pain medications seem to work equally...
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An article from Reuters Health titled, "Vitamin E, anti-inflammatories show benefit in Alzheimer's disease," points out the results of... Read more »
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet has been popping up everywhere lately. It is especially interesting in the realm of diseases like IBD. The... Read more »
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These are adult asthmatics who sometimes have mild asthma symptoms, and when they do they take a puff or two or three or four of their quick-relief... Read more »
These asthmatics are a doctor's best patients. They have their bronchodilator with them at all times, but only use it when necessary. They... Read more »
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