Wegener's disease causes kidney and airway trouble explained
Doctor explains Wegener's granulomatosis as a rare immune linked disorder that inflames blood vessels in the lungs sinuses and kidneys. Antibiotics often fail while steroids and Cytoxan are standard treatments. A support group contact in the US is 1 800 277 9474.
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Menopause Hot Flashes Treatments and Health Tips
The article outlines methods to ease hot flashes from menopause including estrogen replacement and alternatives such as clonidine propranolol Effexor and Paxil. Daily exercise also helps reduce frequency and intensity. Readers can request a menopause report by mail and learn about Apgar scores and a mile test via Dr Donohue’s columns.
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Medications may harm seniors. reduce list saved husband
A caregiver warns seniors about polypharmacy after her husband, at 11 pills daily, nearly deteriorated. A doctor trimmed meds and dosages, leading to rapid improvement. Readers reminded to review all meds at each physical and list every drug, vitamin, and herb with physicians.
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Heloise column shares useful home hints and readers tips
A reader thanks Heloise for advice on fixing an answering machine by unplugging it. The column then offers various household tips from readers, including marbles uses, freezer bag storage, restaurant etiquette notes, and a story of an egret named Igor visiting a home for fish.
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