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Efficacy of Fluticasone Propionate Against Allergic Rhinitis

Jun 10, 2014

Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal airways due to allergens, such as dust, animal dander and pollen. Overall, those with allergic rhinitis have a sensitized immune system. The allergen produces the antibody immunoglobulin E and typically causes symptoms like rashes, flu, watery eyes, itching and sneezing. Fluticasone propionate nasal...

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What Are the Causes of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Jun 10, 2014

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition where blood starts to clot deep in veins located in muscles of the human body. Typically, these veins are in the legs, but it is possible to have DVT occur in other areas of the body, including the arms and chest. The blood clot has the ability of blocking circulation of the blood or even lodging inside of...

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What Factors Can Worsen Angina?

Jun 4, 2014

Angina is a chest pain that occurs because of a decreased amount of oxygen to the heart. More than 10 million people in the United States and 2 million people in the U.K. suffer from this symptom. Angina usually acts as a prelude to a heart attack and other coronary conditions. The chest pain may manifest as a tightness, a dull pain or a crushing...

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Sitagliptin to Increase the Insulin Production in Pancreas

Jun 4, 2014

Sitagliptin is an FDA-approved drug and is marketed under the trade name Januvia for treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2. According to WebMD, type 2 diabetes is the most common and affects up to 95 percent of Americans with diabetes. Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes makes insulin but not enough. Known as insulin resistance, not enough...

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What Other Approved Medical Conditions May Sildenafil Citrate Treat?

Jun 4, 2014

Virtually everyone knows what Viagra is used to treat. Sildenafil Citrate, the generic name for the drug, is continuously prescribed to men around the globe as a way to treat erectile dysfunction. However, it is possible that the drug can be used to treat an array of other medical conditions. Various off-label uses have been discovered for Viagra...

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Treating Hereditary Hair Loss in Men

May 27, 2014

Androgenetic alopecia is the medical term for male pattern baldness. It is an inherited condition caused by genetics and affects approximately 25 percent of males before the age of 30 and about 65 percent of men before the age of 60. According to the American Medical Association, 95 percent of men who suffer from baldness have androgenetic...

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Understanding Your Medication - How Does Seretide Diskus Treat Asthma Symptoms

May 27, 2014

Seretide Diskus contains fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone is a corticosteroid that performs a number of functions. It is used to control the inflammatory response in the lungs. When inhaled, it is absorbed by the airways and lungs. Specifically, it prevents the allergic and immune responses. With asthma, the airways tighten up, and mucus can...

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How Does Rosuvastatin Calcium Decrease the Risk of Stroke?

May 23, 2014

Rosuvastatin Calcium is a cholesterol-lowering medicine that is taken orally to decrease the risk of stroke. Rosuvastatin Calcium is an adjunctive therapy (therapy that is used in conjunction with other measures, as opposed to the main source of therapy) to lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol, notably LDL-C and HDL-C,...

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How Does Flixotide Inhaler Work?

May 23, 2014

When you use a Flixotide inhaler, it’s very important to know how it works. This is a product that you can use daily as a way to reduce the redness and swelling in your throat and lungs and help to reduce the sensitivity in the airways.According to Asthma Australia, a Flixotide inhaler is categorized as a “preventer.” This means...

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