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Asthma – Controller and Quick-Relief Medicine
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic, or long-term, disease of the lungs. It can cause your airways (the air passages of your lungs) to become inflamed and narrow, making it harder…
Asthma
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease of the lungs. It inflames and narrows the airways, making it harder to breathe. These are tubes that carry air into and…
Artificial Hydration and Nutrition
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Patients who can’t swallow because of a medical problem still need nutrition and fluids. Getting these other than by mouth is called artificial hydration and nutrition. Artificial hydration and nutrition works for…
Are X-Rays Safe During Pregnancy?
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What are X-rays? X-rays are a form of radiation. This kind of radiation is invisible. X-rays are used to make “pictures” of the bones and organs. They have been associated with a…
Antihistamines – Understanding Your OTC Options
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines are medicines that treat allergy symptoms. OTC means you can buy them at a store, without a doctor’s prescription. They are available as pills, liquids, nasal sprays, gels, and…
Antihistamines
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Antihistamines are medicines that help stop allergy symptoms. These symptoms include: Itchy eyes. Sneezing. Runny nose or congestion. Skin rashes such as hives. They are normally taken by mouth. They come in…
Antibiotics – When They Can and Can’t Help
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What are antibiotics? Antibiotics are medicines prescribed by a health care provider. They treat infections Overuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance. This makes the infection stronger. The medicine will not…
Antibiotic Resistance
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What are antibiotics? Antibiotics are medicines that fight (or prevent) infections caused by bacteria, certain parasites and some types of fungus. Antibiotics cannot fight infections caused by viruses (which include most colds…
Antacids and Acid Reducers – OTC Relief for Heartburn and Acid Reflux
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are medicines you can buy without a healthcare provider’s prescription. There are 3 types of OTC medicines that treat heartburn: Antacids reduce the effects of acid in your stomach….
Ankle Sprains
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is an ankle sprain? Your ankle is the joint that connects your leg to your foot. This joint is made up of many bones. The bones are connected to the joint…