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Category Archives: Respiratory problems
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
Posted in Congestion - head, Decongestants, Phenylephrine, Pseudoephedrine, Respiratory infections, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Sinus infection, Sinus infection (sinusitis), Sinus pressure, Sinusitis, Sudafed - pseudoephedrine, Symptoms
Tagged Conditions and Diseases, Ear Nose and Throat, Nose and Paranasal Sinuses, Sinusitis, Symptom
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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 Allergy, Decongestant, Health, Histamine antagonist, Nasal congestion, Over-the-counter drug, Spring Allergies
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Save Money on Asthma / COPD – Advair and Symbicort
Many asthma and COPD patients could be breathing better if they used a long-acting controller medication on a daily basis. Of course, many of these patients could also breathe better if they stopped smoking or avoided exposure to … Continue reading
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
Posted in Abnormal heart rhythm, Anemia, Atrial fibrillation, CBC, Congestive heart failure, Edema, Edema - swelling, Heart failure, High altitude sickness, Medications, NSAIDs, Overweight - obesity, Swelling, Swelling - edema, Varicose veins, Weight gain
Tagged Blood, Circulatory system, Diuretic, Edema, Heart failure, obesity, Swelling, Swollen, Swollen legs, Varicose veins, Vein
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Save money on acute mountain sickness
Akron Fulton International Airport: Elevation: 1067 ft Colorado Springs Airport: Elevation: 6,187 ft Who cares? For the moment, I do. As I sit here writing, I am 5,120 feet higher than my usual abode. Currently it’s not … Continue reading
Posted in High altitude sickness, Mountain sickness
Tagged Acute Mountain Sickness, Altitude sickness, Diamox
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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
Posted in $4 list, Antibiotics, Antihistamine, Benadryl, Claritin, Congestion - chest, Congestion - head, Decongestants, Expectorants, Headache, Mucinex, Phenylephrine, Pseudoephedrine, Runny nose, Sinus infection, Sinus infection (sinusitis), Sinus pressure, Sinusitis, Sudafed - pseudoephedrine, Symptoms, Zyrtec, guaifenesin
Tagged Ear Nose and Throat, Health, Medicine, Nasal douching, Nose and Paranasal Sinuses, Sinus infection, Sinusitis, Symptom, Upper respiratory infection, URI
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Save money on asthma inhalers
Image via Wikipedia Every year millions of doses of asthma medication go to waste. Some are lost and others outdated, but one factor which could easiliy be improved would be to add a dose counter to every canister of medication. Why … Continue reading
