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Give Your Medicine Cabinet a Makeover
Most people have a medicine cabinet in the house somewhere, filled with opened but unfinished dosages of cold medicines and boxes of Band-aids ranging from plain flesh-colored to those of the Hello Kitty or Spider Man variety. But just as spring cleaning comes around and it’s time to get rid of all those clothes you don’t wear anymore, your medicine cabinet should also go through a periodic makeover. What do you keep? What do you toss? And how do you decide? Here are some tips to take your medical stash from old and useless to current and prepared for any emergency!
Cough Medicine Recalls
Dealing with an infant who has a runny nose and a cough is never fun, but reaching for the cough medication may not be the best solution. Pediatric associations, the FDA and the CDC, all caution against using such products for children ages 2 and younger. Beginning in 2007, manufacturers of infant and children’s cough medications began to recall cold/cough medication products for this age group.
Cold Medicines That Are Safe for Pregnancy
Pregnancy causes enough discomfort, so a cold on top of the frequent bathroom visits and backaches can make you really feel miserable. As a pregnant woman, you have two people to worry about when it comes to choosing over-the-counter (OTC) medications. While you want relief from your congestion and coughing, you also don’t want to put your baby’s health in jeopardy. Consult with your health care provider for her advice.
Safest Asthma Medicines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there are currently about 7 million children in the United States with asthma. This means that many parents are looking for the safest asthma medications for their children. While some natural treatments can be effective with asthma, more severe cases often require daily medication and rescue medication in the event of an asthma attack. There are two main types of asthma medications that are used. Anti-inflammatory medications reduce inflammation to prevent the airway from narrowing while brochodilators expand the air tubes.
What Allergy Medicine Can Be Taken While Pregnant?
As if pregnant women aren’t already going through enough hormonal adjustments, they are also prone to nasal congestion and sinusitis, according to the Ask Dr. Sears website. During pregnancy, your nasal passages tend to swell, causing them to become congested. This swelling makes you feel like you have a constant cold or could lead to sinusitis.