Stopping smoking is difficult, but several prescription medications can make the process a little easier. It is important to realize that even with these medications, smoking is a difficult habit to break, and not one you should expect to overcome...
According to the National Cancer Institute, tobacco is the strongest cancer-causing agents and leads to about 438,000 smoking-related deaths each year. Smoking is most know for causing lung cancer, but it also increases the risk of other cancers...
Sinus pressure generally refers to tension, pain or inflammation in the nasal cavities. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center sinus pressure and related symptoms may be treated with antibiotics, over-the-counter decongestants or...
Tiger Balm is a topical pain reliever made from herbal and plant-based sources. It is promoted as a remedy for joint and muscle pain associated with arthritis and minor injury, as well as headaches and muscle tension. There are many different...
Sixty percent of all people have had at least one nosebleed in life, says Medical University of South Carolina professor Rodney Schlosser, M.D., in his 2009 article for the "New England Journal of Medicine," and 6 percent of nosebleed patients...
Vaporizers are machines that can help add moisture to the air. This can be especially helpful in cold climates where heating systems are excessively used to heat homes and offices. Sometimes people with colds or allergies find benefit in using a...
Many good reasons exist to quit smoking. Smoking is expensive, has many health risks and is increasingly socially unpopular. Quitting can be very difficult, as the addiction to nicotine can be physical and mental. Some smokers are able to quit...
Hay fever sufferers know that the disease, medically known as "allergic rhinitis," can be debilitating. Allergic rhinitis symptoms can greatly limit your enjoyment of everyday activities. There are many biological and environmental triggers for...
An allergy to flax seed is considered uncommon, but it can cause significant symptoms. Flax seeds taste nutty but the reaction is unrelated to a nut allergy, according to the FlaxSees.ws website. Someone with a flax seed allergy should avoid...
Peppermint oil has been used for medical purposes since the 17th century in England, according to Drugs.com. Peppermint oil is often used to reduce sinus congestion and alleviate sinus pain. Peppermint oil has not been evaluated by the FDA to...
Smoking cigarettes and chewing tobacco cause nicotine addiction. Nicotine is the main active ingredient in tobacco smoke. It makes quitting tobacco products difficult, because the body becomes used to its regular dosage of nicotine. When nicotine...
A person may be required to take a urine test that screens for illicit drug use for a number of reasons. Some companies request that employees take drug tests to ensure workplace safety. People who have been convicted of drug related crimes are...
Chronic and persistent coughing can be difficult to diagnose as well as uncomfortable and inconvenient for the person with the cough. A cough can last from a few weeks to a few years and create problems with sleeping and incontinence, cause chest...
Successfully quitting smoking often requires many tries, according to the American Lung Association. However, people who want to quit smoking shouldn't be put off by this fact. Proper planning, using nicotine replacement products, addressing...
Several different inhalers, both prescribed and available as over-the-counter remedies, are used each day by patients with asthma. The American Lung Association estimates the cost of treating asthma tops $15.6 billion per year. Asthma inhalers,...
Peanut allergy is one of the most common and potentially severe allergies, notes MayoClinic.com. Symptoms include itchiness around the mouth and throat, hives, wheezing, diarrhea and vomiting. Mild swelling can occur around the mouth or body part...
We all know smoking is bad for us, but do you really know how bad? The American Lung Association says that nicotine, the drug that causes the addiction to the cigarettes, reaches the brain faster than drugs administered in your vein. There are...
Mint is best known as a flavoring in gums and candies. Peppermint, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, is actually a hybrid of two different herbs--water mint and spearmint. The oils extracted from the...
Nicotine gum is one of five of nicotine replacement products approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, states the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) reduces the unpleasant effects of nicotine withdrawal by...
Your nose is responsible for cleaning, humidifying and warming inhaled air before it reaches your lungs. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, a dry nose is unable to perform its essential functions, putting your lungs and overall...
Alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, inhalants and over-the-counter medications are among the variety of substances that are often abused. The signs of substance abuse include neglect of responsibilities, use of the substance in risky...
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma. Asthma is a condition marked by the inflammation and constriction of the bronchial tubes. Mild symptoms typically...
You may end up with one of several types of earaches--and all of them hurt. An infection can be deep in the ear or in the outer ear canal. Sometimes it's a case of swimmer's ear, involving the outer ear and the ear canal. An earache indicates...
A stuffy nose or nasal congestion occurs when the skin tissue and blood vessels lining the nose become inflamed. Congestion can be caused by the common cold, flu or seasonal allergies. The typical length for congestion is one week. Nasal...
Drug abuse by teenagers may include using illegal street drugs, prescription medication, over-the-counter cold or sleep medications and inhalants, such as aerosols, glue or gasoline. Some teens who try drugs out of curiosity may be strong enough...
If you are someone with a frequently stuffy or runny nose, you may find that traditional treatment, such as antihistamines or decongestants, cause you to become excessively tired or interfere with your ability to complete daily tasks. Though...
Nasalcrom (cromolyn sodium nasal) is a medication used to treat allergy symptoms. According to MedlinePlus, it is an anti-allergic medication that reduces sneezing, nasal congestion and a runny nose. Specifically, it prevents the body from...
A stuffy nose, or nasal congestion, can lead to other effects on the body, such as postnasal drip, sinus headaches and infections if not properly treated, according to the Mayo Clinic. A stuffy nose is the result of swollen and inflamed sinuses,...
There have been plenty of studies declaring the awful effects of tanning. But, many people still choose to tan in pursuit of a darker skin color. If you decide to tan, make sure to take precautions to limit your risk of skin cancer and aging.