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How to Use a Salt Pipe
A salt pipe is a device that aids with respiratory diseases. The saltpipe contains two filters composed of Halite salt crystals. The salt crystals purify the air as it flows over the filters and enters the lungs, where it aids with the absorption of oxygen. It unclogs the bronchi and destroys microb
Digoxin Use in Modern Medicine
Do you prescribe digoxin? Read this to review drug interactions, adverse effects, and optimal use.
Side Effects of Trivisol
Tri-Vi-Sol is a blend of vitamins commonly used to treat babies that have vitamin deficiencies. Tri-Vi-Sol consists of vitamins A, C, and D, and offers them to the body simultaneously. It is intended to be taken by children only. Similarly to the majority of medications (prescription and over-the-co
How to Cultivate Burdock
Burdock (or Arctium Lappa) is a biennial thistle native to Europe and Asia. It is primarily cultivated for its roots, due to their purported blood-cleansing properties, although its leaves, stalks and seeds can also be used for medicinal purposes. The Natural Herbs Guide reports that bu
Chelated Calcium vs. Calcium Citrate
As we age, our bones become depleted of calcium. Calcium supplementation is one way to prevent osteoporosis or bone weakness and is recommended by doctors for many people over 50. Choosing the right supplement can be confusing, as there are many different forms of calcium. Two of the most popular
Implementing Lifestyle Medicine in Hypertensive Patients
How much exercise do patients with HTN need? How much alcohol can they drink?
Dry Mouth Side Effect of Cymbalta
Cymbalta is a prescription medication that is used to treat depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia and nerve pain caused by diabetes. As with any medicine, along with benefits, there are a number of potential side effects involved with taking Cymbalta.
Side Effects of Guggul and Guggulsterones
Guggul, with the botanical name Commiphora mukul, is a flowering tree that grows naturally in India. It is a remedy in the traditional medicine of India called Ayurveda. An extract of resin from the tree is available in health food stores to treat certain conditions, mainly to lower cholesterol.
Cefepime versus Ceftazidime in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis
To compare the susceptibility of respiratory cultures of Pseudomonas aeruginosa obtained from patients with cystic fibrosis to cefepime versus ceftazidime.
Information on Robitussin AC
Robitussin AC is a drug with the ingredients codeine and guaifenesin. These two ingredients help suppress coughs and loosen the mucus associated with chest congestion experienced with respiratory infections or colds.
Meclizine HCL 25 mg PO Tabs Information
Meclizine hydrochloride (HCL) is the generic name for a prescription medication. Doctors commonly prescribe meclizine HCL for the treatment of nausea and vomiting due to motion sickness or vertigo.
Foods That Are Very Rich With Choline
According to the World's Healthiest Foods website, choline is an addition of vitamin B. Named after the Greek word chole, which means bile, choline allows for more cell membrane maintenance.
How to Prepare Potassium Citrate
Potassium citrate is prescribed by physicians to reduce the acid content of urine, which can help people suffering from kidney stones, according to Cigna Health Services, which states that sometimes potassium citrate is prescribed in conjunction with citric acid to treat low potassium levels in the
Use of Pressurized Metered-Dose Inhalers for Asthma
When using a pressurized metered-dose inhaler, how does improper technique affect the dose delivered?
Effectiveness of Statins in Reducing the Rate of Severe Sepsis
By preventing sepsis-induced hypotension, statins could play an important role in treating and preventing severe sepsis.
HIV-Related Medication Errors and Risk Factors in Hospitalized Patients
An alarmingly high number of errors occur when patients with HIV infection are initially hospitalized, requiring interventions to reduce the risk of patient harm.
Why Should Singulair Be Taken at Night?
Singulair, or montelukast, is an orally administered drug that alleviates the symptoms and attacks associated with seasonal allergies and asthma. This drug is effective when used long-term to treat these conditions, though it should not be used during a sudden or acute flare-up. After many clinical