A persistent dry cough can be irritating and at times, even painful. It occurs from inflammation of the throat and airways, and does not produce any phlegm or mucus. There are, however, a number of key things you can do that will loosen congestion and provide relief.
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Available by prescription only, oxycodone is a narcotic of the opioid family indicated in the management of moderate to severe pain that is often post-operative or cancer-related in nature.
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Learn about the risks and side effects of mixing Ambien (zolpidem tartrate) with alcohol. Understand why this combination is not recommended and get tips on safely taking sleep medication without drinking.
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Blisters form after certain burns, and although unpleasant, they are your body's natural way of sealing off damaged tissue within a protective bubble of fluid to keep out harmful bacteria.
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Turf burn is a common injury among people who play sports -- especially football and soccer players. A turf burn is caused by friction, which generates heat and removes layers of skin, leaving a painful and unsightly "raspberry" abrasion.
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Unlike productive coughs--coughs that can be helpful by bringing mucus up and out of the lungs, dry hacking coughs tend to needlessly irritate your throat and lungs, causing tickling and burning sensations that can make your days difficult and your nights sleepless.
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If you look at the FDA-approved Nutritional Facts label on any food item, you will see the quantities of nutrients listed as well as the percentage of their recommended daily value. The standard nutrition label is based on a standard, 2000-calorie-per-day meal plan.
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Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate, marketed under the trade name Vyvanse by Shire Pharmaceuticals, is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in both children and adults.
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Focalin XR is a prescription-only medication, marketed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. It is not a weight-loss medication; rather, the drug is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration only for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.
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Burns range in severity, depending on the amount of area they cover on the body and how deeply they penetrate through the skin and tissues beneath. They also result from various causes -- heat, friction and chemical.
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