such as thecommon coldor theflu. Health conditions that cause more long-term changes to your immune system, likeHIV, can also trigger cold sores. This is also true for treatments that suppress your immune system, such as medications for people who have hadorgan transplants. ...
“And don’t spray it toward the middle of your nose; that’s the septum, which doesn’t swell or shrink. Spray it toward the inside corner of the eye to get it on the turbinates.” Antihistamines. These are appropriate for people with allergies. Medications such as fexofenadine (Allegra...
It is wise to look at the "success" reports for various treatments with a critical eye. If the number of nights that a bed partner has to leave the room decreases from seven nights per week to one night per week, is that success? Some would say that it is. However, the bed partner...
You need to keep an extra close eye on your baby’s eczema during the winter. The constant switch between the cold, windy conditions outside and the warm air of a heater can affect their sensitive skin. Indoor heating can also cause your little ones’ eczema to flare up. ...
Potatoes have cosmetic benefits. People use potatoes for skin problems such as under-eye circles and wounds. Potatoes relieve pain and inflammation relief their anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties [7]. That’s not all. Potatoes also help speed up the regeneration of tissues to make it easi...
"Flu during air travel is associated with the risk of pressure-related injuries in the middle ear and nasal sinuses. At its mildest, ear pressure injury can cause a feeling of ear blockage or mild pain, whereas at its most severe, it ...
Altitude sickness can strike even the most athletic and experienced mountaineers. Learn how to prevent altitude sickness using natural remedies that combat the onset of headache, fatigue, nausea, low blood oxygen, and even cold and flu! I've even thrown
Other very common injuries for children with CIPA are corneal abrasions and other serious eye injuries. These come from scratching or rubbing the eyes too hard. Some children have to wear protective eyewear or use special eye medicines. The inability to sweat makes overheating a danger for people...
Drowsy drivers on the highways have impaired reaction time and alertness, decreased hand-eye coordination and poor judgment (including not knowing you're too fatigued to drive). And this is not just an issue for chronically tired drivers. Take the start of Daylight Saving Time, for instance: ...
While there's nothing we can currently do to fight cold and flu (at least those strains our bodies haven't encountered yet) because of how quickly they mutate into new, unrecognizable forms, there are other things we can do to fight viruses and bacteria our bodies h...