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What to eat when you have a sore throat

The Checkup by Singlecare

While there’s no sore throat “diet” per se, eating to support your immunity is essential—before, during, and after an illness. A well-balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables helps keep your immune system strong, which can help prevent you from catching a cold or flu. What food is good for a sore throat?

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Supporting gut microbiome equilibrium via faecal microbiota transplantation

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

These microorganisms play an important role in protecting against pathogens, aiding digestion, synthesising essential vitamins and influencing the immune systems development, maturation and regulation. It can be performed in an outpatient setting, although some patients may require hospital admission.

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Fentanyl vaccine shows potential as opioid use disorder treatment

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

In fact, since 2013, illicitly manufactured fentanyl and its analogues appeared on the streets and because the drug is so potent, only small amounts are needed to produce a pharmacological effect but there is a narrow margin between the safe and toxic doses. One particular opiate, fentanyl, has seen an increase in illicit use in recent years.

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Enhancing collaboration to optimise medication therapy in older adults with cancer: a position paper from SOFOG-SFPO

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

This pathway is particularly complex in geriatric oncology, with multiple providers and transitions between community and hospital settings increasing the risk of iatrogenic harm. Ther Adv Drug Saf 2013 ; 4:147–54 Kotwal A et al. Immune checkpoint inhibitors: an emerging cause of insulin-dependent diabetes.

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The Best Probiotics for Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

This irritation can interrupt the immune system’s ability to regulate itself, and put the body into a perpetual “attack mode” that is counterproductive to healing. Immune system health and gut health are linked. They can help improve digestion and nutrient extraction from the foods we eat, and can also balance the immune system.

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14 remedies to get rid of congestion

The Checkup by Singlecare

Allergens, he explains, trigger the release of chemicals like histamine from our mast cells (immune cells), leading to congestion and other inflammatory symptoms. Instead of taking vitamin C when you get sick, Dr. Husain says it’s a good idea to take a vitamin C supplement preventively because it boosts the immune system.

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What’s the best antihistamine?

The Checkup by Singlecare

The immune system releases histamine in response to unfamiliar proteins (allergens), including pollen, mold, dust mites, and pet dander. Antihistamines work by blocking the action site of a chemical in the body called histamine,” says Dr. Joseph.

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