Archive for the 'Cough' Category
Monday, February 13th, 2012
The FDA tells us that Wholistic Herbs Inc. is recalling all of its “Koff & Kold” spray with herbal extract and “Kold Sore” spray with liquid sea mineral. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Common Cold, Consumer Alert, Cough, FDA/FTC/CDC, Infection, Shingles | Comments Off on Consumer Alert: “Koff & Kold” and “Kold Sore”
Friday, January 14th, 2011
Researchers from Cardiff University, in the UK studied the effects of fruit drinks on nasal airflow and cold and flu symptoms.
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Common Cold, Cough | Comments Off on Symptomatic benefits of hot drinks for cold and flu
Saturday, September 18th, 2010
Dr. Mark Moyad (photo) is Director of Preventive and Alternative Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor.
His recommendations. (more…)
Common Cold, Cough, Echinacea, Infection, Vitamins, Zinc | Comments Off on CAM to treat the cold and flu
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
During the World Allergy Congress, researchers from the University of Turin, in Italy reported that a “deficiency of vitamin B12 might be a factor in unexplained chronic cough and dysfunction of the pharynx and larynx.” (more…)
Common Cold, Cough, Diet-Nutrition, Vitamins | Comments Off on Vitamin B12 and unexplained cough
Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Coughing is the most painful experience following heart surgery.
Researchers at the University of Ottawa, in Canada used cold therapy to help manage sternal incisional pain. (more…)
Cough, Exercise, Heart Disease | Comments Off on Cold therapy to manage cough pain after heart surgery
Monday, May 10th, 2010
Cough is a major cause of doctor visits among children and adults. It can impact quality of life, cause anxiety, and affect sleep for parents and their children.
Here’s a Cochrane review of the evidence supporting the use of honey to treat acute cough in children. (more…)
Children, Common Cold, Cough, Honey (incl Medihoney) | Comments Off on Treating cough with honey
Saturday, December 12th, 2009
Stress incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine during a physical activity such as coughing or sneezing. It can happen if the pelvic floor muscles are weak.
Cochrane has reviewed the data on Kegel exercises in women. (more…)
Cochrane Library, Cough, Incontenence: Urinary | Comments Off on Pelvic floor training for urinary incontinence
Sunday, October 4th, 2009
The Bastyr Center for Natural Health, in Seattle, Washington has published common sense recommendations.
Let’s focus on proactive actions to stay healthy. (more…)
Cough, Infection | Comments Off on Flu season: Lower your risk
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
An international group of researchers report that taking a dietary probiotic for 6 months reduced the signs and symptoms of colds, and prescription drug use in children. (more…)
Children, Common Cold, Cough, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics | Comments Off on Probiotic effects on cold and influenza symptoms
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
Medscape has an interview with Dr. Georges Benjamin (photo), who is executive director of the American Public Health Association.
Highlights follow. (more…)
Alcohol Sanitizers, Common Cold, Cough, Infection | Comments Off on Reducing swine flu transmission
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
Influenza-like illness is similar to the flu, and more severe than cold-like symptoms.
Researchers from Australia report that it’s a challenge, but when parents wear a facemask they have a reduced risk of getting influenza-like symptoms from their children.
I’m reposting this entry because of its relevance to the swine flu epidemic. (more…)
Common Cold, Cough, Infection | Comments Off on Facemasks reduce the spread of influenza-like illness
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
It was reportedly effective when used in addition to pain treatment in patients with medically refractory pain due to HIV.
But as Paul Harvey said, “Now, the rest of the story.” (more…)
Cough, HIV/AIDS, Marijuana (Cannabinoids), Pain-Neuropathic | Comments Off on Smoked medicinal cannabis for neuropathic pain in HIV
Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Obesity correlates with urinary incontinence. Might weight loss be an effective treatment?
Researchers from across the US decided to find out. (more…)
Cough, Diet-Nutrition, Exercise, Incontenence: Urinary, Obesity | Comments Off on Lose weight, gain control over incontinence
Thursday, January 8th, 2009
There are 80 drugs on the FDA list of weight loss products that contain undeclared drugs or chemicals.
Here’s the complete list, including 40 products added on January 8th. (more…)
Consumer Alert, Cough, FDA/FTC/CDC, Obesity | Comments Off on Consumer Alert: 40 more weight loss products
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
In January, the FDA recommended that over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products should not be used to treat infants and children less than 2 years of age because of serious and potentially life-threatening side effects.
But what about using ginseng in children from 3 to 12 years old? (more…)
Children, Common Cold, Cough, Ginseng | Comments Off on Safety of American ginseng in children
Friday, July 4th, 2008
Respiratory muscle strengthening programs are either inspiratory or expiratory and typically use handheld devices.
Dr. Christine Sapienza from the University of Florida in Gainesville tells us if it makes a difference. (more…)
Breathing, Cough, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's | Comments Off on Respiratory muscle strength training
Thursday, June 19th, 2008
It’s a viable alternative for patients who do not respond to medical treatment.
But what is “speech pathology?”
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Breathing, Cough | Comments Off on Using speech pathology management to control chronic cough
Monday, May 26th, 2008
Let’s start by stating that “habit” cough is rare. Don’t jump to the conclusion that a cough lasting a month or so is “just” habit cough. See your doctor.
Because it’s rare there are no large clinical studies of treatment options. Here’s a case report where biofeedback and cognitive coping was effective.
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Biofeedback, Cough | Comments Off on Habit cough and the use of biofeedback
Thursday, January 24th, 2008
Here are the results of a study of Ayurvedic herbal treatment for health problems caused by exposure to the toxic chemicals at Ground Zero and in lower Manhattan following the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center.
Improvement during Ayurvedic herbal treatment was reported. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Asthma/Allergy, Ayurveda, Cough, Headache/Migraine, Pain, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Response to Ayurvedic herbal supplements among 9/11 survivors
Saturday, December 15th, 2007
Professor Richard Beasley from the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand has studied the effects of marijuana on the lungs.
For chronic users, smoking just 1 joint is as bad for the lungs as 2.5 to 5 cigarettes. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Cough, Marijuana (Cannabinoids) | Comments Off on Comparing cannabis vs cigarettes on the lungs