Your gender, age, climate, work environment and habits can make you vulnerable to dry eyes. The symptoms of dry eyes, redness, itchiness and burning, are uncomfortable and distracting. Mild dehydration can make the symptoms of dry eyes even worse.
People get allergies for different reasons. The biggest cause behind them is an oversensitive immune system. An oversensitive immune system is overprotective, fighting germs and bacteria that normal immune systems would disregard. The common...
Lanoxin, known also by the generic name digoxin, belongs to a group of medications known as cardiac glycosides. It is used to treat congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia and cardiogenic shock. Lanoxin is...
The eyes produce tears to remain moist and lubricated. When something interferes with the amount or quality of tears produced, the result is dry eyes. According to the University of Illinois, about 12 million Americans suffer from the condition...
Allergic rhinitis is an allergy of the nose, characterized by sneezing, running nose, nose block and itching of the nose. It occurs when your body's immune system overreacts to substances called allergens such as pollen and dust. The symptoms can...
The tear duct, also called a lacrimal duct or a nasolacrimal duct, drains tears from the eye and filters them into the nose. The tear duct is located at the inner corner of each eye. Up to 20 percent of newborns have a blockage in one tear duct,...
The "Clinical Textbook of Addictive Disorders" says that opiate drugs are natural or synthetic derivatives of the opium poppy. They include such drugs as heroin, morphine, codeine, oxycodone and methadone. According to the text "Essential...
Mestinon is a prescription medication that contains the active ingredient pyridostigmine. This drug is indicated to alleviate muscle weakness symptoms associated with myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease in which the muscles progressively...
Allergies are the fifth-leading cause of chronic illness in the United States, according to the website Womens-Healthcare.org. A respiratory allergic reaction can manifest itself as sneezing, coughing, watering eyes or trouble breathing. Your sofa...
For many people, extra pounds first show up on the face and then the waistline. However, there are ways to reduce facial fat through exercise done on a daily basis, as well as engaging in a reduced-calorie diet. Several specific exercises can...
Cosopt is one of many brand names for a drug used to treat eye conditions such as glaucoma. It is a combination of isoflurophate, echothiophate and demecarium. Some of the other brand names for this combination prescription drug include Azopt,...
Histamine is a chemical produced naturally by the body in response to allergic stimuli in the environment. However, various forms of histamine can be used to treat human ailments, including as ulcers. When used as a treatment instead of a...
A nut allergy occurs when a child's immune system mistakenly interprets a nut to be a harmful substance. The immune system reacts by developing antibodies against the proteins found in nuts. These antibodies are specifically designed to destroy...
If you're tired of sneezing your way through spring, try a variety of natural herbal remedies to treat those allergies. Many individuals find that over-the-counter or prescriptive medications just make them drowsy and sluggish. Avoid the doldrums...
Mold is a type of fungus that releases spores into the air and grows everywhere. Mold can cause respiratory problems, or problems in the lungs, when spores are breathed in. Molds grow best in a moist atmosphere with warm temperatures and decreased...
Rosacea is a persistent skin condition that causes swelling and redness, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Rosacea most often develops on the face, but it may also appear on the head, ears, neck, chest and back. A combination of...
Miotics are a group of drugs that are used in the treatment of glaucoma. Glaucoma is a disease of the eyes that eventually causes damage to the optic nerve and leads to blindness. According to the Glaucoma Learning Center, miotics are effective...
Red, swollen eyes are not an uncommon sight in children. Pink eye and other eye infections tend to run rampant through elementary schools during the winter. When tear ducts, the channels that allow your tears to drain through your nose, become...
Eye infections may result from different types of bacteria, viruses or fungi. Conjunctivitis, commonly known as "pink eye," is one of the most common types of eye infection, occurring on the outside of the eye. Other types of eye infections, such...
People can have mold allergies to seasonal outdoor fungi or to indoor-growing molds that can plague them anytime---or both. Outdoor molds live on decaying leaves, and indoor molds thrive in damp places, releasing allergenic fungal spores when they...
Happy Face Yoga is a type of exercise created by Gary Sikorski that focuses on yoga facial exercises. Many people forget to exercise their face while working out, ignoring the dozens of muscles around the eyes, cheeks and mouth. Happy Face Yoga...
Allergic reactions occur when the immune system recognizes an otherwise benign substance as a harmful intruder. During a reaction, the immune system releases antibodies to ward off the substance, resulting in allergy symptoms. Symptoms can range...
If you suffer from acne, you may be aware that there are different types of facial acne. The type of acne you suffer from, along with the severity of the breakouts and your skin sensitivity, are all factors as to how your dermatologist will treat...
Spirulina powder is a dietary supplement that may have more allure than proven benefits. Spirulina comes from freshwater algae, explains intregrative physician Dr. Andrew Weil, which is grown, dried and marketed as a health supplement. Often...
Antihistamines are commonly used to combat a range of symptoms and conditions associated with the body's production of histamine. Antihistamines can be useful for athletes who experience allergy symptoms that impede performance. Other uses for...
"The Professional Guide to Diseases" conservatively estimated that at least 70 million Americans suffer from allergies, which is more than ever before. Allergy symptoms vary in type and degree, but usually involve the sinuses and nasal passages....
Seeds from the flax plant, commonly called flaxseeds or linseeds, are a widely used herbal remedy taken to treat a variety of health conditions, including heart disease and cancer. While flaxseeds are generally safe and well-tolerated, they may...
You may find it annoying to see your child blinking excessively, but most of the time this behavior is not caused by anything serious. Ask your child if she is experiencing any other symptoms, but do not dwell on her blinking, suggests...
Herbicides are chemicals used to kill weeds and other unwanted plants in your garden or yard. According to Purdue University Department of Agriculture, herbicides are absorbed through your skin, broken down by the body and secreted in urine and...
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