Photoclinic: Eye Infection From Wearing Over-the-Counter Contact LensesElise Zahn, DO
Over-the-counter artificial tears are a common treatment for conditions such as dry eye. Millions of patients use them. It is essential to make sure that patients discontinue any of the recalled products and be alert for signs and symptoms of infection. Months after the national alert in the ...
Different forms of dry eye treatment Best eye drops FAQ Eye drops can be a lifesaver if you deal with red, watery, itchy or dry eyes caused by allergies, contact lenses, a dry climate or other eye conditions. To help you find the best over-the-counter eye drops for your specific ne...
It is not advisable to use over-the-counter asthma medication unless instructed by a physician knowledgeable in the treatment of asthma. Airway inflammation is treated by prescription medications such as montelukast (Singulair), zafirlukast (Accolate), and inhaled corticosteroids (steroids). Asthmatic...
Global Pharma Healthcare previously recalled over-the-counter eye drops linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections and recently expanded it to include the eye ointment cream.
Post-Nasal Drip: Potential causes of post-nasal drip are infection, allergies, or an abnormality in your nasal structures. Antihistamine decongestants are the most common over-the-counter treatment for this symptom. Unfortunately, post-nasal drip is difficult to treat, therefore we recommend making...
Your doctor may recommend that you sip small amounts of water or suck on a piece of sugar-free candy or chew sugar-free gum to relieve dry mouth, and use eyedrops to keep your eyes moist. Over-the-counter preparations, such as Biotene products, can be helpful for long-term dry mouth...
Treatment involves over-the-counter bacterial washes, topical antibiotics, and/or topical steroids. Itching (Pruritus) Itching can be a common problem. Itches can be localized or generalized. There are many causes of itching including infection (jock itch, vaginal itch), disease (hyperthyroidism, ...
Comparison of Infection Risks Between Various Inhaled and Intranasal Corticosteroids: A Pharmacovigilance Analysis Based on the FAERS Database and Mometasone; over 40% of infections reported by Triamcinolone Acetonide were eye infections; the rate of oral infections caused by Beclomethasone were 7.39... ...
The time it takes for a fungal infection to clear will depend on the type and severity of the infection, but most common cases clear up within a few weeks with consistent treatment1. If you don’t see improvement with the use of an OTC antifungal, talk to your doctor about additional ...