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The daily, long-term treatment of asthma
Corticosteroids, cromolyns and leukotriene inhibitors are long-term control medications that control and prevent inflammation in the lining of the bronchi and help stop or reduce swelling and...read more
Three ways to treat migraines
Even though migraine has no cure, you can work with your doctor to come up with a treatment plan that meets your needs. Make sure your plan has ways to treat the headache symptoms when they happen, as well as...read more
Traveller's diarrhoea
"Travel broadens the mind, but loosens the bowels". Traveller's diarrhoea is the most common illness among those who travel to tropical locations and in many parts of the world it is merely a case o...read more
Travelling by air or sea with someone who needs special handling
Travelling by air There is a description of facilities for disabled people in most airport passenger information leaflets and websites. All major terminals in the UK are equipped with ramps, dropped kerbs, a...read more
Travelling with equipment and medicine
Travelling with equipment Always try to keep the equipment that you take with you on holiday to a minimum. Take only what is essential; the destination country may have places where you can ...read more
Treat your asthma
How is asthma treated? Your doctor can work with you to decide about your treatment goals and what you need to do to control your asthma to achieve these goals. Asthma treatment includes: ...read more
Treat your depression
Types of depression that are caused by biological factors (melancholic depression and psychotic melancholia) are more likely to need physical treatments, (e.g. antidepressants) and less likely to be resolved ...read more
What to avoid when you have acne
There are many over-the-counter products available for treating and helping to prevent acne. Some are developed specifically for this purpose, and contain acne medications and substances des...read more
