The answer to this question can’t be answered with a simple “yes” or “no”; the circumstances and illnesses of the individual determine whether or not they should travel with all their medications as does the length of time they will be traveling.  One also has to consider that any prescription drug prescribed to that person must be kept in the vial in which it belongs in.    The Hypochondriac The ...

At sometime in our lives we may need a little help to feel better from our doctor.  There are so many medications out there from the antibiotic to the medication that helps save lives.  When the doctors prescribe something it may be a brand name medication or a generic name medication.   What is the difference? Brand name medication is what comes first.  This is the medication that is patented by the original pharmaceutic ...

Some coughs persist for weeks to years, and make patient visit numerous physicians seeking relief from persistent coughing which may interfere with work and lifestyle. Chronic persistent cough is the cough that usually lasts for more than 8 weeks. Chronic cough should not be categorised as a disease condition rather it is a symptom of different disorders. It is reported by 10-20% of adults, commoner in women and obese individuals. The most commo ...

Cough is one of the most common symptoms of childhood illness. Although a cough may sound unpleasant, it is not usually a sign of a grave condition. In fact, coughing is a healthy and important reflex that helps protect the airways in the throat and chest. Cough is generally a self-limiting condition, which will usually get better within a few days. Researchers recommend simpler treatments such as fluids and paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease the ...

It is common to discover the dangers of prescription drugs after they have been marketed to the medical community and public. A statistical study of hospital deaths in the U.S. conducted at the University of Toronto revealed that prescription drugs kill more people every year than are killed in traffic accidents.Studies have shown that mistakes in drug prescribing and side effects from prescription drugs cost at least $76 billion a year (and co ...