Category Archives: Symptoms

Seven Ways to Save Money on Sinusitis

Sinusitis is highly overrated. Picture this scenario. You’re the doctor. Your patient has waited an hour to see you. He complains of congestion, headache, sinus pressure, and post-nasal drainage. Yes, the drainage is yellow. No, he hasn’t missed work. He … Continue reading

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Save Money on Autumn Allergies

Do you plan your day according to the pollen count? Does the sight of a flowering tree fill you with dread? Though cooler weather bids us outside, those who suffer from allergies are hesitant to accept the invitation. Is a stroll … Continue reading

Posted in Antihistamine, Benadryl, Cetirizine, Claritin, Congestion, Congestion - head, Decongestants, Medications, Phenylephrine, Pseudoephedrine, Runny nose, Sinus pressure, Sinusitis, Sudafed - pseudoephedrine, Zyrtec | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Save Money on Warts

  No one likes warts, except perhaps the Wicked Witch of the West.   Finger warts. Plantar warts. Genital warts.   They’re all caused by HPV – some form of human papilloma virus. It would be nice if you could … Continue reading

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Save Money on Crabs

   If you think crabs are something you find at Red Lobster, stop reading this and go out to eat instead. If you are reading this because you’ve found them on yourself, please continue. “Crabs” is a slang term for … Continue reading

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Save money on swollen legs

Swollen legs. They just make a person want to sit down and rest. Why do legs swell anyway?   Normally the arterial circulation and venous circulation are in balance. The same amount of fluid that reaches the legs via the arteries is … Continue reading

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Save money on summertime illness

Image via Wikipedia It’s summertime . . . somewhere! Hurray!   Time for bee stings, poison ivy, cuts and scrapes, sunburn, spider bites, sprains and strains.   Before you leave for your holiday picnic, listen as Big Bob interviews Dr. Koelker … Continue reading

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Save money on poison ivy

Poison ivy. Is the itch driving you crazy? Are you willing to pay anything for relief?   Whoa, there. Now don’t do anything rash. (Cute, huh?) First, are you sure it’s poison ivy? Or poison oak or sumac? If so, … Continue reading

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Healthcare costs in the free market – Unpopular positions – Part 3

  America has a choice. Healthcare can either be part of the free market – or not.  Or it can remain a hodgepodge mixture – as it already is. According to Abraham Lincoln, “I am a firm believer in the … Continue reading

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Save money on pain treatment

  Pain. We all hate it. We not only try to avoid pain, but go to great lengths to eliminate it.   And the expense can be significant. Long-acting narcotics may cost over $500 monthly, not to mention they run the risk … Continue reading

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Save ways to save money on sinusitis

  Sinusitis is highly overrated. Picture this scenario. You’re the doctor. Your patient has waited an hour to see you. He complains of congestion, headache, sinus pressure, and post-nasal drainage. Yes, the drainage is yellow. No, he hasn’t missed work. … Continue reading

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