Archive: 2025/11
COPD Maintenance: How Triple Inhaler Therapy Reduces Exacerbations
Triple inhaler therapy combines three medications to reduce COPD exacerbations in high-risk patients. Learn who benefits most, the risks of pneumonia, adherence advantages, and how biomarkers guide treatment decisions.
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Presbyopia: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How Reading Glasses Help
Presbyopia is the natural loss of near vision that happens to everyone as they age. Learn how reading glasses, progressives, and other options help you see clearly again-without surgery or myths.
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Mycophenolate GI Side Effects: How to Manage Nausea and Diarrhea
Mycophenolate commonly causes nausea and diarrhea, but these side effects can be managed with dose adjustments, timing changes, probiotics, or switching formulations. Learn what actually works based on clinical data and patient experience.
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Mail-Order Pharmacy Cost Savings: Pros and Cons
Mail-order pharmacies offer 90-day supplies of maintenance medications at lower costs, improving adherence and saving hundreds annually. Learn the real pros, cons, and who benefits most.
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Biologic Therapies: How to Inject Safely and Avoid Infections
Learn how to safely inject biologic therapies at home, avoid common mistakes, and reduce infection risks with proper technique, training, and hygiene practices.
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Gabapentinoids and Opioids Together: What You Need to Know About Respiratory Risks
Combining gabapentinoids like gabapentin or pregabalin with opioids can increase the risk of dangerous respiratory depression, especially in older adults or those with lung conditions. Learn who's at risk and what to do.
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Why Doctors Recommend Generic Medications - And Why Patients Still Hesitate
Doctors overwhelmingly support generic medications for their safety and cost savings - yet many patients still refuse them. This article explains why generics are just as effective, why doctors hesitate to prescribe them, and how patient perceptions shape real-world outcomes.
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Antihistamines and Alcohol: Why Mixing Them Increases Drowsiness Dangerously
Mixing antihistamines and alcohol can cause extreme drowsiness, impaired coordination, and dangerous accidents. Learn why even 'non-drowsy' options aren't safe with alcohol and what to use instead.
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How Hydration Helps Manage Proctitis Symptoms
Drinking enough water helps reduce proctitis symptoms by softening stool, preventing dehydration, and protecting the rectal lining. Learn how much to drink, what to avoid, and why hydration is key to managing bowel inflammation.
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How to Prevent Moisture Damage to Pills and Capsules: A Practical Guide
Moisture can destroy pills and capsules, reducing effectiveness or causing harm. Learn how film coating, desiccants, and proper storage prevent damage-especially in humid climates like Perth.
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