Jul 22, 2014
Nasonex is one of the most effective treatments for Allergic Rhinitis. This medication is also prescribed by many physicians for other ailments such as polyps, blocked passages and inflammations of the nose for various reasons, but the ultimate goal is to relieve any labored breathing and improve the patient’s quality of life.What is Allergic...
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Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria causing infection of the stomach lining as well as the most immediate part of the small intestine connected to the stomach (duodenum). When the bacteria attacks the delicate tissues, the underlying structure is exposed and damaged by the acids produced by the stomach resulting in the formation of ulcers. If left...
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Abnormal blood clots can occur within the body when the blood is not capable of thinning itself. Clopidogrel bisulfate, marketed under the name Plavix, is known as a blood thinner or antiplatelet. It prevents blood cells (platelets) from lumping together and forming blood clots.The way that Clopidogrel bisulfate works is it prevents adenosine...
Read MoreJul 15, 2014
A stroke can affect people from all walks of life and in many parts of the world, irrespective of their gender or race. However, the masculine population is at a greater risk of developing this condition than their female counterparts.Stroke occurs in two main forms namely mild and acute stroke. Mild stroke presents what is known as the transient...
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COPD, otherwise known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, affects more than 14 million people throughout the United States. It is often a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It is developed through smoking as well as extended exposure to such environmental elements as sulfur dioxide, dust and fumes.Combivent Respimat is an...
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Celecoxib, commonly referred to on the market as Celebrex, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is designed to reduce the hormones flowing through the body to help reduce inflammation and pain within the body.Doctors will often prescribe Celecoxib to a patient who is suffering from pain or inflammation as a result of such diagnoses...
Read MoreJul 10, 2014
The Causes of HivesHives, also known as urticaria, cause individuals to have a severe skin rash with a stinging or burning sensation. Most cases of urticaria are caused by an allergic reaction to poison ivy, foods or medications. Additional causes of hives include:Long-Term ExerciseChemicals in WaterSunlightCold TemperaturesParasitical...
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Male pattern baldness, also known as Androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of hair loss in men. Nearly one half of men will begin to bald by the time they are 30 years old. By the time men are 60 years old, nearly all of them will have some form of male pattern baldness. It typically takes 15 or more years for men to go completely...
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Ezetimibe, marketed under the name Zetia, is an effective drug to help with lowering bad cholesterol or LDL. Statins are commonly prescribed by doctors to help achieve a better cholesterol number but it is not always enough. Zetia will often be prescribed alongside of a statin to help achieve the best cholesterol number.There are many statins that...
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