What symptoms may cause a doctor to prescribe Albuterol over other asthma medications?

December 28, 2010

For what particular asthma symptoms does Albuterol (Salbutamol) cater to? why may a doctor determine that his or her patient needs to take albuterol instead of other potential asthma medications? Albuterol is a rescue inhaler. everyone who has asthma, to any degree, should have a rescue inhaler to use in case of an acute asthma [...]

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For one California woman, lupus is life

December 28, 2010

Wendy Rodgers began having terrible joint pain during the winter of 1999. “I would wake up very stiff and achy,” said Rodgers, now 37 and living in Los Angeles. “It took me a while to get going in the morning.” Then, after feeling this way for several weeks, she experienced a fright. “I woke up [...]

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Influenza spiking early, lines short for vaccines, state says

December 28, 2010

By Stacey Singer Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Updated: 4:57 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 Posted: 11:51 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 Influenza is back, and it’s surging about two weeks earlier than usual in Florida, health officials said Wednesday. The most common flu strain is different than last year’s H1N1 swine flu. This time, it’s the H3 strain making the local rounds, and it [...]

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For the Good of the Gut: Can Parasitic Worms Treat Autoimmune Diseases?: Scientific American

December 28, 2010

In 2007, parasite immunologist P’ng Loke sat down for lunch at a University of California, San Francisco, cafeteria with an inquisitive man who had called him earlier that week. their chosen topic of conversation would deprive many people of an appetite, but the scientist and his guest shared an intellectual hunger for a stomach-churning subject: [...]

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Multiple Sclerosis More Linked to Depression in Minorities

December 28, 2010

Newswise — Multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause significant physical impairment, including fatigue, pain, muscle spasms, tremors and dizziness. for many with MS, the disease wreaks havoc with emotional well-being, too, and according to a new study, minorities might especially be at risk for developing depressive symptoms. Of study participants with the neurological condition, 44.2 percent [...]

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Computer-Based Program May Help Relieve Some ADHD Symptoms in Children

December 28, 2010

ScienceDaily (Dec. 11, 2010) — an intensive, five-week working memory training program shows promise in relieving some of the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, a new study suggests. Researchers found significant changes for students who completed the program in areas such as attention, ADHD symptoms, planning and organization, initiating tasks, and working [...]

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Is it true that occasional smoking can ease asthma symptoms?

December 28, 2010

Some say it relaxes the airways. I doubt that crap! smokin dope maybe…lol. if you have asthma.. NO NOT smoke …lol If you can't get your regular medication, you'd be better off with a couple of cups of coffee. healthcentral.com/peoplesphar… Cigarette smoking is another trigger that must be avoided. If you smoke, you need to [...]

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Strep Throat Symptoms and At Home Remedies?

December 28, 2010

I think I may have strep throat and I was wondering if anyone could help me out with describing how it feels and some at home remedies to ease the pain? PLEASE HELP! if you have strep, it is highly contagious, and you need meds. don't fool around with strep.

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What are the STIs ?

December 28, 2010

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) are infections that are transferred from one infected person to another through means of sexual intercourse which includes anal, vaginal or oral sex. Even a single act of sexual intercourse with an STI infected person is sufficient enough to give you an STI. People from all over the world of different [...]

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Is there any other treatment for perimenopause symptom other than hormone replacement therapy?

December 28, 2010

I have been experiencing spotting for about 8 weeks now. It started after having irregular periods. I was thinking that reaching menopause would be a breeze for me. I started when I was 12 years old. I'm now over 50. I've been having a very irregular period, very light, with spotting in between periods. last [...]

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