Antihistamines

FDA approves an old drug for morning sickness

2013-04-09 06:00:00

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a drug to treat the severe nausea and vomiting that some women experience during early pregnancy. The Canadian-made medication will be marketed as Diclegis. It is the only prescription medication...

Doctor explains sizzurp's powerful high -- and deadly side effects

2013-03-18 16:09:00

Sizzurp, purple drank, lean -- that cough-syrup-laced concoction of many� names -- has been gaining popularity in hip hop culture and notoriety as more celebrities fall prey to its effects. Rapper Lil Wayne was hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai last week,...

Occupy San Diego calls out for condoms

2011-10-11 16:34:26

'House' recap: 'Who's a good girl?'

2011-01-25 04:35:09

Items every traveler's first-aid kit should contain

2008-02-03 00:00:00

What should every traveler's first-aid kit contain? Here is a list of items recommended by Dr. Brian Terry, a specialist in travel medicine who practices at the Healthy Traveler Clinic in Pasadena, and Dr. Christopher Van Tilburg, an emergency and...

What's Going Around: Flu-like symptoms, ear infections and allergies

2013-06-06 07:17:00

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Here’s what’s going around this week in the Ozarks. At Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Allergist Dr. Gregory Lux says grass pollen has hit hard. This allergy causes hay fever symptoms of sneezing and itching and can...

Steroid sprays can help your child get through allergy season

2013-05-28 14:30:04

http://www.kidsdr.com The surge in allergies this year has been due to our very wet winter and the erratic weather this spring, with wildly fluctuating temperatures and loads of wind. This created the perfect storm for an "allergic cascade" to inflict...

Six Truths About Summer — It's No Picnic

2013-05-30 14:23:25

It's time to tell the truth: Summer isn't for sissies, but we forget that every year. Here's what you need to remember: 1. Nobody looks at middle-aged people at the beach, with "middle-aged" being defined as being too old for work-study and too young for...

Your Health: Keep kids safe in a vehicle

2013-05-19 10:41:00

Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for children worldwide. Thus, it’s important for parents to take precautions to keep their child safe when riding in a vehicle. If you have a child who is 12 years old or younger, the safest place for...

What's Going Around: Allergies and the common cold

2013-05-09 09:16:00

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Allergies are bringing along with them other sicknesses this week. Doctors offices across the Ozarks are seeing an increase in sore throats, earaches and the common cold all associated with allergies. In Branson, the CoxHealth...

Over-the-counter dementia?

2013-05-01 17:23:00

It started with a conversation about insomnia. My friend smiled, as if she were giving a wonderful gift. "Don't spend money on sleeping pills or take a narcotic. Cold pills will do the trick," she said. I began taking the dose prescribed on the cold and...

Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health

2013-04-29 00:00:00

Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to pediatricassociates.com. April 29, 2013 Q: My 5-year-old daughter just had her adenoids and tonsils removed because of snoring...

Treat it: Ice it and take an antihistamine like Benadryl or rub hydrocortisone cream on the bite to stop the itching. Head to the doctor if: In extremely rare conditions, some people will have problems breathing or feel sick or faint 3 to 14 days after being bitten.

2012-06-27 23:44:08

Treat it: As long as you're not allergic, you can ice the affected area, and take an antihistamine to help with the pain if necessary. Head to the doctor if: About 4 percent of the population experiences severe allergic reactions.

2012-06-27 23:44:17

Treat it: Soothe it with an ice pack, and use an antihistamine to treat the itching if necessary. Head to the doctor if: In rare instances, you can go into anaphylactic shock and will feel lightheaded and nauseous.

2012-06-27 23:44:19