Category: Health - Page 3

Learn how to safely inject biologic therapies at home, avoid infections, and improve adherence with proven training techniques. Essential tips for patients on injection technique, site care, and emotional readiness.

Men with an enlarged prostate should avoid decongestants like pseudoephedrine due to high risk of urinary retention. Safe alternatives include saline rinses, nasal steroids, and non-sedating antihistamines.

Pediatric sleep apnea is often caused by enlarged tonsils and adenoids. Adenotonsillectomy is the first-line treatment, but CPAP is vital when surgery isn't an option. Learn how these treatments work-and what to do if they don't.

Learn how to treat acute and chronic hives and angioedema effectively. Discover the critical difference between histamine and bradykinin swelling, why antihistamines work for some but not others, and when to seek emergency care.

The FDA allows flushing only 15 specific medications that can cause death with one accidental dose. Learn which ones, why they're on the list, and how to dispose of them safely when take-back programs aren't available.

Fake generic drugs are a growing global threat, slipping into supply chains through loopholes in regulation and online sales. Learn how they're made, how they get into pharmacies, and what you can do to protect yourself.

COPD is a progressive lung disease affecting 380 million people worldwide. Learn the four stages based on lung function, what treatments work at each level, and how to manage symptoms for a better quality of life.

MAO inhibitors can cause dangerous blood pressure spikes when combined with tyramine-rich foods. Learn exactly which foods to avoid, how different MAOIs affect risk, and how to stay safe without sacrificing your quality of life.

CRPS causes severe burning pain after injury, often worsening over time. Learn the signs, causes, and treatments-early action can prevent lifelong disability.

Learn how to track your medication adherence with a simple, practical checklist. Discover why 80% adherence matters, how to calculate your PDC score, and what to do if you're struggling to take your pills as prescribed.

Biosimilar switching lets patients move from expensive originator biologics to cheaper, equally effective alternatives. Evidence shows it's safe for most people, but psychological factors can affect outcomes. Learn what really happens when you switch.

Thalidomide caused thousands of birth defects in the 1950s and 60s, leading to global drug safety reforms. Today, it's a life-saving cancer treatment - but only under strict controls. Here's how this tragedy changed medicine forever.