Decongestants are drugs that help reduce nasal congestion. They are available in both pill and nasal spray forms. However, decongestants will not cure sinusitis. Nasal decongestants may actually worsen sinusitis by increasing sinus inflammation. Due to the lack of evidence for the benefit of nasal decongestants in treating sinusitis, the FDA ruled ordered manufacturers of over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant products to remove from their labeling all references to...
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Lisa Nelson RD #16: If an individual experiences significant dizziness and/or lightheadedness, that requires grabbing an object to steady... Read more »
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Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalopathy or ME/CFS, is an autoimmune illness characterized by profound and prolonged exhaustion... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
It is very difficult to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome. Even experts do not have a clear definition of what chronic fatigue actually is, or what... Read more »
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No medications are specifically approved to treat CFS. However, some medications may be useful for pain or other symptoms, or in cases in which CFS... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue SyndromeThe diagnostic criteria for CFS, established in 1994 by the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and... Read more »
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Tiredness; Weariness; Exhaustion; Lethargy Home Care Here are some tips for reducing fatigue: Get enough sleep each night. ... Read more »