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BIZARRE: Antihistamines - What They Never Told You

Indian Home First Aid Kit: What Medicines to Keep and What to Throw Out Today

The Problem With the Drawer Under the StairsA 2019 survey by the Indian Pharmaceutical Association found that nearly 68% of urban Indian households store at least one expired medicine, and most families don't know it. The first aid kit isn't the problem. The audit habit is. Medicines degrade. Antiseptics lose…

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Snakebite on Your Dog in India: How the Species Determines Survival and What Treatments Make It Worse

The snake that bit your dog changes everythingIndia has four snake species responsible for the overwhelming majority of serious envenomations in dogs: the Indian cobra (Naja naja), Russell's viper (Daboia russelii), the common krait (Bungarus caeruleus), and the saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus). These four are collectively called the Big Four,…

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Can antihistamines really help with PMDD and menopausal symptoms?

Debilitating symptoms lead some to try over-the-counter medications Allegra and Pepcid due to a social media trend

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5 Indian Foods That Calm Skin Inflammation Better Than Antihistamines, According to Research

TurmericCurcumin, the active compound in turmeric, inhibits NF-κB, the molecular switch that tells your immune cells to release inflammatory cytokines. A 2006 review by Aggarwal and Harikumar published in Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology documented curcumin's ability to block this pathway at multiple points, which is why its anti-inflammatory…

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Why Eczema in Indian Adults Traces Back to Gut Health, Microbiome, and Inflammation

The skin is the symptom, not the sourceEczema, clinically called atopic dermatitis, affects roughly 10 to 30 percent of children and a significant share of adults in India, according to data published in the Indian Journal of Dermatology. Most adults manage it with moisturisers, topical steroids, and antihistamines. Many cycle…

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Common eczema treatment may provide little benefit, study finds

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New study finds taking antihistamines for eczema may actually make it worse

Experts say the findings address ‘longstanding uncertainty’ over the role of antihistamines in treating the skin condition

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Six Everyday Triggers Making Your Sinusitis and Sinus Congestion Worse Every Winter

Sleeping with a ceiling fan on all nightMost Indians keep the ceiling fan running through winter nights out of habit, or because the room feels stuffy. The fan does not cool the air significantly in December, but it does dry it out, and dry air is one of the most…

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6 Things That Happen to Your Body During Dengue Recovery That Doctors Want You to Know

Your platelet count drops before it climbsThe most watched number during dengue is the platelet count, and for good reason. Platelets, the cells that help blood clot, fall sharply during the fever phase, often bottoming out between day four and day six of illness. A 2021 study published in PLOS…

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Hay fever, antihistamines and the evidence on dementia risk

For millions of people around the world, pollen season means weeks of sneezing, itchy eyes and a blocked or runny nose. The timing varies depending on where you live and which plants are in flower, but grass pollen is one of the most common triggers.

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Beware Benadryl and Ambien: Older Antihistamines and Sleep Drugs Can Cause Confusion, Falls and Hospital Visits

For many older Americans, a simple over-the-counter allergy pill or a prescription sleep aid may seem harmless. After all, medications like Benadryl and Ambien have...

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Experts Warn: This Common Allergy Medication May Do More Harm Than Good After 60

It’s April, and if you are dealing with seasonal allergies, you already know how much of a pain they can be. However, there are hidden...

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Fast Acting Allergy Medications for Clear Headed Hay Fever Treatment and Antihistamine Types

Discover non drowsy antihistamine types, allergy medications, and hay fever treatment options that provide fast, clear headed relief from sneezing, itching, and runny nose.

Medical Daily

Hay fever season is approaching. Here’s some expert tips on how to prepare

Stock up on antihistamines, nasal sprays and eye drops, experts say

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Hay fever season is coming – here’s how to get ahead of symptoms

Spring is just around the corner. While many look forward to the warmer weather after the long winter months, others may be filled with dread as spring marks the start of hay fever season. If this is you, the good news is there are plenty of things you can do…

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Allergic to the cold? It’s a real thing and it can even kill

For most people, cold weather is an inconvenience, requiring an extra layer of clothing or the thermostat to be turned up. For others, exposure to cold can trigger an allergic reaction severe enough to cause them to collapse.

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Mosquito, tick or other insect bite? How to tell the difference and treat them

Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency

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From mosquitoes to ticks: How to identify and treat different insect bites

Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency

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10 tips for surviving hay fever season that actually work – from a lifelong sufferer

Itchy eyes, running nose, scratchy throat: hay fever season is upon us and, according to experts, those with allergies are suffering worse than ever.

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This common over-the-counter drug could be linked to dementia

Antihistamines used to aid sleep and relieve nasty allergy symptoms may come with an unexpected health toll

The Guardian - US

Yes, allergy season has already started. Here’s how to manage symptoms

Pollen seasons are now ‘longer and more intense’, say experts. Here is what to know about allergy treatments and when to seek medical help

Woman & Home

What happens when you take antihistamines? GPs share 5 possible effects

From allergy relief to reduced eye bags, these meds might help with more than you expect

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‘It looks like I’ve gone 10 rounds with a boxer’: when hay fever becomes debilitating – and potentially deadly

Often dismissed as summertime sniffles, the condition that affects a quarter of UK adults can lead to serious and debilitating health problems

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Hay fever making your life a misery? Try these 20 tips from doctors and allergy experts

Do nasal sprays work? Which are the best antihistamines? Can honey help? What about a shower? We’ve got all the answers

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PMDD: social media users claim antihistamines help symptoms – here’s what the evidence says

A number of videos have surfaced recently on social media with women claiming that common medications used to treat allergies and heartburn have helped them manage symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). But is there any science behind this claim?

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