Jul 8, 2014
Your high blood pressure could be the symptom of a health problem or could have no particular cause. Unfortunately, regardless of the reason behind it, high blood pressure causes extreme pressure on the walls of your arteries, which leads to damaged blood vessels and organs. Olmesartan could help you control your blood pressure and reduce your risk...
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is an umbrella term for a group of respiratory ailments including bronchiectasis, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. This spectrum of diseases involves airway obstruction that interferes with the ability to breathe normally. The symptoms are non-reversible but some treatments may slow down disease...
Read MoreJul 7, 2014
High blood pressure, which leads to a whole host of related issues, is highly prevalent in the modern world, with reports indicating that it impacts about 67 million Americans, or one third of the population. If not addressed, it can lead to heart attacks, strokes, heart disease and similar ailments. It is worth noting that heart disease is the...
Read MoreJun 17, 2014
Atorvastatin calcium is marketed under the trade name Lipitor and is doctor prescribed in 10, 20, 40 or 80 milligrams. Drug dosage is dependent on therapeutic response. In addition to atorvastatin calcium, it contains inactive ingredients, such as calcium carbonate, magnesium stearate and lactose. It is often prescribed to lower LDL cholesterol in...
Read MoreJun 11, 2014
Erectile dysfunction is not only a sexual issue. Several men worry about erectile dysfunction, but the real cause for alarm is the potential for heart disease. Erectile dysfunction is the inability or difficulty in maintaining an erection. Erectile dysfunction results from a blockage and a hardening of the arteries within the penis, which prevents...
Read MoreJun 10, 2014
Specialists have long noted that certain people have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Those people include middle-aged individuals, pregnant women, those with low cholesterol, people with high blood pressure, members of certain ethnic groups, and people who have a family history of the disease. Recent studies have shown definitive...
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Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal airways due to allergens, such as dust, animal dander and pollen. Overall, those with allergic rhinitis have a sensitized immune system. The allergen produces the antibody immunoglobulin E and typically causes symptoms like rashes, flu, watery eyes, itching and sneezing. Fluticasone propionate nasal...
Read MoreJun 10, 2014
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition where blood starts to clot deep in veins located in muscles of the human body. Typically, these veins are in the legs, but it is possible to have DVT occur in other areas of the body, including the arms and chest. The blood clot has the ability of blocking circulation of the blood or even lodging inside of...
Read MoreJun 4, 2014
Sitagliptin is an FDA-approved drug and is marketed under the trade name Januvia for treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2. According to WebMD, type 2 diabetes is the most common and affects up to 95 percent of Americans with diabetes. Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes makes insulin but not enough. Known as insulin resistance, not enough...
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