Q: I have a heat rash from the hot weather we’ve been having recently. What’s the best way to get rid of it? In her seventies, Donna developed redness and itching in her groin area during a recent heat wave. She tried applying Gold Bond® powder but it didn’t seem to help. She came into …
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Yesterday morning I woke up feeling under the weather. Stuffy nose? Check. Runny nose? Check. Sinus pressure? Check. Sneezing? Check. Is it August? Check. Aaagh, it must be ragweed season again! I have allergic rhinitis, which is inflammation of my nose from exposure to something I’m allergic to. Airborne pollens can stick to the inside …
Q: I get heat rash when the weather turns hot. What’s the best way to get rid of it? In her mid-seventies, Donna developed redness and itching in her groin area during a recent heatwave. She tried applying Gold Bond® powder, but it didn’t seem to help. She came into our pharmacy, asking what else …
Several years ago, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson shared his relentless work ethic in 2 phrases: The Separation is in the Preparation, and No Time 2 Sleep. Sorry, Russ. You may be the highest paid football player in the National Football League right now, and a hardworking, compassionate and generous young man, but when it …
Q: Every summer my nose runs and my eyes itch from my allergies. Claritin® has worked for me in the past but for some reason this year is different. I tried Allegra®, but it’s not helping, either. What other antihistamines could I try? Antihistamines work by keeping histamine locked away inside your body. Histamine is …
Mr. Blackwell has his Hollywood “Worst Dressed List” of celebrities whose desire to make a bold personal statement exceeds their fashion sense, creating an outfit so outlandish that you wonder, “What Were They Thinking?” Instead of Nobel prizes, we also have their counterpoint: Ig Nobel prizes. These dubious distinctions are awarded to people whose achievements …
Q: What medicines should I travel with? We have several vacations planned this summer and I want to make sure I pack the right stuff. Vacations are wonderful opportunities to get away from your usual routine and see new horizons. Just because you are on vacation doesn’t mean you can’t get injured or sick. Motion …
