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Inhaled Corticosteroids for Asthma Control
Inhaled corticosteroids are safe for long-term use for most people. They are not the steroids that you hear about athletes abusing.
Inhalers and Nebulizers for Asthma
Inhalers and nebulizers deliver medicine directly to the lungs. They cause fewer side effects than medicine taken by mouth or injection.
Insomnia
Insomnia is trouble falling to sleep or staying asleep. One in three adults has bouts of insomnia.
Insulin and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Many people with diabetes need to change their treatment plan at some point. There are benefits to this. For instance, taking insulin can make it easier to manage your blood sugar. Read on to learn more.
Insulin Pump Use
Insulin pumps are used most often by people with type 1 diabetes. But some people with type 2 diabetes use them, too. Here's what you need to know about these devices.
Introduction to Menopause
When a woman permanently stops having menstrual periods, she has reached the stage of life called menopause. This stage signals the end of a woman's ability to have children.
Is Bursitis Busting Up the Joint?
Bursitis can make simple movements of your shoulder, elbow, hip, or knee seem monumental.
Is It Time for a New Joint?
Millions of us struggle with pain and loss of motion because of joint damage caused by arthritis. If other treatments fail to offer relief, you may wonder about turning in your worn-out joints for new ones.
Is It Time for Toilet Training?
Make a potty available, show your toddler how it works, then offer gentle encouragement.
Is Your Child at Risk for Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a highly contagious, sexually transmitted infection. It is caused by a virus that attacks the liver. It can possibly cause lifelong liver infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, and death.
Is Your Teen Abusing Drugs or Alcohol?
Besides having trouble with school and relationships, teens taking drugs may display emotional extremes with irritability, anger, and changes in sleep patterns.
It’s Snow Fun: Skiing and Snowboarding
Snow sports can give you an excellent workout. They are cardio, so they work your heart and lungs, but they also strengthen your bones.