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What’s the best antihistamine?

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Child vs. adult antihistamine dosage Antihistamine Age restrictions Child dosage Adult dosage Benadryl ( diphenhydramine ) Do not use in children younger than 6 unless your pediatrician tells you to; not for use in children younger than 2 Dosage (by weight, not age) is every 4-6 hours for children older than 2 years old: 20-24 lbs: 4 ml of 12.5

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Can you live without a thyroid?

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Reasons you would not have a thyroid When you visit your primary care provider for an annual physical, they will likely feel the front of your neck to check for nodules or other abnormalities, says Eric Ascher, DO , family medicine physician at Northwell Health’s Lenox Hill Hospital in New York.

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14 remedies to get rid of congestion

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Inhale steam “Breathing in steam hydrates dry nasal cavities and sinuses, loosening any mucus and secretions,” says Robert Glatter, MD , a board-certified emergency medicine physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. According to Dr. Angrove, the ideal NAC dosage is 500 to 600 mg taken two to three times per day without food.

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Ondansetron interactions to avoid

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Some dosage forms of ondansetron contain sodium benzoate, a metabolite of benzyl alcohol. Sources Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) , Mayo Clinic (2019). Journal of hospital medicine (2010). Mayo Clinic (2022). Benzyl alcohol, kernicterus, and unbound bilirubin , Journal of Pediatrics (2001).

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15 home remedies for earache

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Follow the dosage as directed on the label or as recommended by a pharmacist. Mayo Clinic recommends that individuals with recurrent swimmer’s ear hold a blow dryer at least 1 foot from their ear, with the blow dryer on the lowest setting to remove all traces of moisture.

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What’s the right Wegovy dosage?

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The prescribed dosage of Wegovy starts off small and increases over time, according to Cecilia Low Wang, MD , an endocrinologist at UCHealth in Aurora, Colorado. mg Month 5 and beyond (maintenance) What factors affect my dosage? mg Month 5 and beyond (maintenance) Wegovy dosage FAQs How do I use Wegovy? 5 mg 1 mg 1.7

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