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Shortness of breath and dizziness: Causes, treatment, and seeking help - Medical News Today Shortness of breath and dizziness: Causes, treatment, and seeking help - Medical News Today Posted: 18 Feb 2021 12:40 PM PST There are several possible causes of shortness of breath and dizziness, such as asthma, stress, and anemia. Not all of these causes warrant a trip to the emergency room. However, shortness of breath and dizziness may indicate serious, even life threatening conditions, such as a heart attack or blood clot in the arteries of the lungs. Dizziness includes various sensations, such as vertigo and presyncope. A person with vertigo may feel as if the room is spinning around them. They may also feel off balance or unsteady. Presyncope is the sensation of faintness or lightheadedness. A person with presyncope may feel as if they are about to pass out. They may also experience weakness, nausea, or blurry vision. A doctor sho...

Tamiflu for Children: Safety, Pros and Cons, Side Effects - Healthline Tamiflu for Children: Safety, Pros and Cons, Side Effects - Healthline Posted: 24 Feb 2021 12:00 AM PST When your little one (or big kid) comes down with the flu, it can be downright heartbreaking to watch them wrestle with those nasty symptoms — even though you know those struggles are pretty much par for the course. But when the flu is severe, your instinct may alert you to the need for something more than sympathy — treatment. Tamiflu is an antiviral drug that's prescribed to help the body fight seasonal influenza. Children may also be given Tamiflu to either prevent or treat the flu under the care of their pediatrician. While the drug may not take away symptoms entirely, the idea is that it can help lessen the severity and duration of sickness. But is this drug safe for kids? Here's what you need to know about Tamiflu and its benefits, as well as some...

Case-based learning: cough - The Pharmaceutical Journal Case-based learning: cough - The Pharmaceutical Journal Posted: 13 Aug 2019 12:00 AM PDT Acute cough, one of the most common presentations in primary care, is often associated with viral upper respiratory tract infections, such as cold or flu [1] , and can be a presenting symptom of more than 100 clinical conditions of the respiratory system [2] . Acute cough is estimated to cost the UK economy around £979m per year, taking into account factors such as absenteeism from work and associated healthcare costs [1] . Initiated both reflexively and voluntarily, cough is a necessary reflex and helps to remove fluid and mucus from the airways. There is no 'normal' pattern of coughing, nor any data on how often a healthy person should cough; therefore, it is important to understand when a cough becomes clinically significant. Pharmacists and healthcare professionals should also be ab...

Yervoy: Alternatives, side effects, cost, dosage, and more - Medical News Today Yervoy: Alternatives, side effects, cost, dosage, and more - Medical News Today Posted: 23 Feb 2021 12:00 AM PST Yervoy can cause mild or serious side effects that may vary depending on which condition the drug is being used to treat. The following lists contain some of the key side effects that may occur while taking Yervoy. These lists do not include all possible side effects. For more information about the possible side effects of Yervoy, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They can give you tips on how to deal with any side effects that may be concerning or bothersome. Note: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tracks side effects of drugs it has approved. If you'd like to notify the FDA about a side effect you've had with Yervoy, you can do so through MedWatch . Mild side effects Mild side effects* of Yervoy can include: fatigue (lack of...

Case-based learning: cough - The Pharmaceutical Journal Case-based learning: cough - The Pharmaceutical Journal Posted: 13 Aug 2019 12:00 AM PDT Acute cough, one of the most common presentations in primary care, is often associated with viral upper respiratory tract infections, such as cold or flu [1] , and can be a presenting symptom of more than 100 clinical conditions of the respiratory system [2] . Acute cough is estimated to cost the UK economy around £979m per year, taking into account factors such as absenteeism from work and associated healthcare costs [1] . Initiated both reflexively and voluntarily, cough is a necessary reflex and helps to remove fluid and mucus from the airways. There is no 'normal' pattern of coughing, nor any data on how often a healthy person should cough; therefore, it is important to understand when a cough becomes clinically significant. Pharmacists and healthcare professionals should also be ab...