Congestion in Medical News

Actress and Mom Alison Sweeney Teams Up With the American Pharmacists Association to Help Fellow Allergy Sufferers Find Relief This Spring

... How Talking to a Pharmacist Helped Her Manage Her congestion so She Can Get Back to Her Busy Schedule - ... Alison Sweeney knows first hand how symptoms like congestion can make juggling a busy career and family life ... Counts, a new campaign designed to inform nasal congestion sufferers about treatment options located behind ...

Brez(R), the First Over-the-Counter, Intranasal Breathing Aid Clinically Proven to Reduce Primary Snoring, Debuts in Rite Aid Pharmacies

... (snoring without apnea). Snoring may result from congestion or relaxation of the nasal passages as airflow ... related to impaired breathing such as snoring, congestion due to the common cold or allergies, and deviated ... related to impaired breathing such as snoring, congestion due to the common cold or allergies, and deviated ...

SINOL USA, Inc. and Strategic Pharmaceutical Advisors, Inc. to Enter a Marketing Agreement for SINOL Nasal Spray

... product for fast relief from allergy and sinus congestion and headaches of all types. ... for fast relief from allergy and sinus congestion and headaches of all degrees and types. SRxA ... alternative for relief from allergy-related congestion and headaches, impressed our Team enough to seek ...

Saline is Safe Alternative to Harmful Cough and Cold Products

... Mercy Hospital of Kansas City. "Nasal congestion can be quite troubling especially in the very ... prior to the ability to mouth breathe. The congestion can significantly impact the baby's ability to be ... Often times the doctor visit for the nasal congestion culminates in the instruction of this technique ...

Wyeth Consumer Healthcare Initiates Voluntary Recall and Replacement Program for Several Robitussin Products and Children's Dimetapp Cold & Chest Congestion

... Cough & Cold CF -- Robitussin(R) Cough & congestion -- Robitussin(R) Chest congestion -- Robitussin(R) Head & Chest congestion PE -- Robitussin(R) Cough Sugar Free DM -- ...

Importance of preventing congestion in heart failure

... Philadelphia, PA, 4 June 2009 Preventing vascular congestion is an important mediator in heart failure, reports a study in the June ... important study is consistent with a growing literature, indicating that congestion itself may mediate many of the physiological abnormalities in heart ...

FDA Advisory Committee Recommendation on SEROQUEL XR Supplemental New Drug Applications

... (12% vs. 6%), fatigue (6%-7% vs. 2%-4%), dysarthria (5% vs. 0%), and nasal congestion (5% vs. 1%). The most commonly reported adverse reactions associated ... (4%-6% vs. 3%), weight gain (5%-6% vs. 1%-3%), lethargy (5% vs. 2%), nasal congestion (5% vs. 3%), SGPT increased (5% vs. 1%), and dyspepsia (5%-7% vs. 1%-4%). ...

FDA Advisory Committee Recommendation on SEROQUEL XR Supplemental New Drug Applications

... (12% vs. 6%), fatigue (6%-7% vs. 2%-4%), dysarthria (5% vs. 0%), and nasal congestion (5% vs. 1%). The most commonly reported adverse reactions associated ... (4%-6% vs. 3%), weight gain (5%-6% vs. 1%-3%), lethargy (5% vs. 2%), nasal congestion (5% vs. 3%), SGPT increased (5% vs. 1%), and dyspepsia (5%-7% vs. 1%-4%). ...

Misuse of Vicks VapoRub may harm infants and toddlers

... Dr. Rubin. Even when directions are followed, VVR may make people with congestion feel more comfortable, but it does nothing to increase airflow or actually ... passages also have problems," said Dr. Rubin. "The best treatments for congestion are a bit of saline (salt water) and gentle rubber bulb suction, warm ...

Popular cold and cough treatment may create respiratory distress in young children

... age 2." Even when directions are followed, Vicks will make people with congestion more comfortable, but it does nothing to increase airflow or actually ... nasal passages also have problems," Rubin said. "The best treatments for congestion are a bit of saline (salt water) and gentle rubber bulb suction, warm ...

Efficacy of FluMist(R) in Children Highlighted at Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting

... (efficacies of 65 percent and 74 percent, respectively). Runny nose/nasal congestion and cough were the most frequently reported events. No events were ... percent higher than in those receiving placebo) are runny nose or nasal congestion in recipients of all ages, fever more than 100 degree F in children two to ...

Nevada company, ORNL develop potential lifesaver

... quick and easy method to determine whether a person is experiencing fluid congestion or dehydration, DeMarr said. Studies have shown that Zo, or the base resistance, is an early predictor of congestion in heart failure, showing decreases as early as two weeks prior to weight ...

Statement from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association on Today's FDA Advisory Committee Meeting on the Efficacy of Phenylephrine in the 10 Mg Oral Dose

... that phenylephrine 10mg provides safe and effective relief from nasal congestion due to the common cold and allergies and that this FDA-approved nasal ... have relied upon phenylephrine to give them much needed relief from nasal congestion caused by the common cold and allergies. We look forward to working with ...

ALEVE-D(R) Sinus & Cold Offers Option for the More Than 50% of Consumers Not Satisfied with Current Sinus Medication

... most commonly experienced by those surveyed are stuffy nose or nasal congestion (89 percent), sinus congestion (78 percent) and headache (73 percent). The active ingredients in ...

The Village Company Unveils Natural Bath and Body Solutions for Everyday Ailments

... a comforting blend of echinacea, ginseng, and tea tree. -- Allergy & congestion -- Experience year-round comfort from allergy and congestion with a distinct formula of ginger, lemon, and aloe. -- Muscle Relief ...

Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Sets Time for Discussion of First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial Results

... The Company markets a full line of Zicam brand pharmaceuticals, including Zicam Cold Remedy in multiple oral delivery forms; Zicam Allergy and congestion Relief products; as well as Zicam Cough and Zicam Multi-Symptom relief items. For more information regarding Matrixx products, go to www.Zicam.com. ...

Allergists Urge Asthmatics to Get Swine and Seasonal Flu Shots Following CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee Recommendations

... M.D., president of the ACAAI. "If you have asthma and experience symptoms such as fever, headache, fatigue, sore throat, dry cough, nasal congestion and body aches, call your doctor immediately to determine if treatment is needed. If symptoms are caught early, antiviral drugs can be used to ...

Radiation dose drastically reduced during whole chest MDCT

... particularly useful when non-specific indications suggest scanning of the whole chest, such as in the "triple rule-out." Emergency rooms face severe congestion and cost constraints in today's world, plus a need for accurate, swift diagnosis. Lower dose, high image quality ECG triggered CT will help ...

Data: Actual imaging use far below president's recommended 95 percent utilization rate for Medicare

... or forgo necessary imaging procedures. These cuts would have a particularly devastating impact on patients in rural regions of the country, causing congestion and delays at the point of care, and forcing physicians to pull back services in their communities. "Spending on advanced imaging has decreased ...

Data: Actual imaging use far below President's rec. 95 percent utilization rate for Medicare

... or forgo necessary imaging procedures. These cuts would have a particularly devastating impact on patients in rural regions of the country, causing congestion and delays at the point of care, and forcing physicians to pull back services in their communities. "Spending on advanced imaging has decreased ...

Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Sets Time for Discussion of Recent FDA Action

... Swabs(TM); Zicam Cold Remedy Chewables(TM); Zicam Cold Remedy Oral Mist(TM); Zicam Cold Remedy RapidMelts(TM); Zicam Allergy Relief; Zicam Extreme congestion Relief; Zicam Sinus Relief; as well as Zicam Cough products and Zicam Multi-Symptom relief items. For more information regarding Matrixx products, go ...

Favorable Vote From FDA Advisory Committee on SEROQUEL Pediatric Supplemental New Drug Applications

... (4%-7% vs. 1%-3%), postural hypotension (4%-7% vs. 1%-2%), pharyngitis (4%-6% vs. 3%), weight gain (5%-6% vs. 1%-3%), lethargy (5% vs. 2%), nasal congestion (5% vs. 3%), SGPT increased (5% vs. 1%), and dyspepsia (5%-7% vs. 1%-4%). Please see Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warnings for ...

IBM and Salerno Cooperate to Develop a Smarter City

... IBM is working with many other authorities on smarter systems. The cities of Singapore, Brisbane and Stockholm are all working to reduce both congestion and pollution through intelligent transport solutions. These solutions and many more are making a real impact today, the first step towards creating ...

Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2009 Revenue Increased 11% to a Record $111.6 Million and Earnings Per Share Increased 40% to $1.46

... Swabs(TM); Zicam Cold Remedy Chewables(TM); Zicam Cold Remedy Oral Mist(TM); Zicam Cold Remedy RapidMelts(TM); Zicam Allergy Relief; Zicam Extreme congestion Relief; Zicam Sinus Relief; as well as Zicam Cough products and Zicam Multi-Symptom relief items. For more information regarding Matrixx products, go ...

Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Sets Time for Discussion of Fiscal 2009 Financial Results

... Swabs(TM); Zicam Cold Remedy Chewables(TM); Zicam Cold Remedy Oral Mist(TM); Zicam Cold Remedy RapidMelts(TM); Zicam Allergy Relief; Zicam Extreme congestion Relief; Zicam Sinus Relief; as well as Zicam Cough products and Zicam Multi-Symptom relief items. For more information regarding Matrixx products, go ...

Along With Hand Washing and Covering Up When Coughing, Add Nose Washing to Steps Consumers Looking to Take for Flu Prevention

... date back hundreds of years to Ayurvedic medicine. They are used for everything from general sinus health to alleviating sinus pain, decreasing congestion and reducing allergies (they wash out allergens from the nose that can cause allergic rhinitis). While there is no clinical evidence to suggest ...

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Novel Investigational Notes and SSL Devices Featured in 15 Presentations at Sages

... College (London) and Colchester General Hospital (United Kingdom), believe the system could help overcome visualization challenges and instrument congestion associated with NOTES and SSL. A New NOTES Toolbox: Flexible Instruments for Translumenal Surgery (Emerging Tech Podium Presentation) - ...

Video: NASONEX(R) (Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate) Nasal Spray, 50 mcg* Teams Up With American Forests to Educate Nasal Allergy Sufferers and Help Improve Air Quality

... Treating Nasal Allergies Playing "Don't Blow It" is fun, but nasal allergies are no joke. Symptoms like sneezing, itchy nose, runny nose and congestion can be a real nuisance. Symptoms can occur year round or seasonally, and are triggered by indoor and outdoor allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, ...

FDA Advisory Committee Documents for SEROQUEL XR Available on AstraZeneca Web Site

... hypotension (7% vs. 5%), weight gain (7% vs. 1%), increased appetite (12% vs. 6%), fatigue (6-7% vs. 2-4%), dysarthria (5% vs. 0%), and nasal congestion (5% vs. 1%). Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warnings, for SEROQUEL XR. About AstraZeneca ...

Revolutionary, Minimally Invasive Treatment Provides Long-lasting Chronic Sinusitis Relief

... Joseph Hospital Among the First to Offer New Surgical Treatment Approach CHICAGO, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- After three years of suffering from congestion and several months of trying a steroid nasal spray, Chicago resident Matt Minella, 31, opted for a surgical procedure to help him breathe better ...

Traffic Jams Harm the Heart

... serious and immediate consequence -- a much higher risk for suffering a heart attack. The finding does not isolate which particular virtue of road congestion -- stress, pollution, car exhaust or noise -- might be the driving force behind the apparent cardiovascular threat. However, after a four-year ...

AirWare, Inc., Maker of Brez(R) Premium Breathing Aids Offers Tips for Safely and Soundly Springing Ahead During the Switch to Daylight Savings Time

... for marketing as an over-the-counter treatment to help relieve symptoms for many conditions related to impaired breathing such as snoring, congestion due to the common cold or allergies, and deviated septum. To learn more about AirWare, Inc., visit www.myBrez.com or call 877-299-6700. ...

Noninvasive Medical Technologies to Exhibit at CardioCareLive - A Premier Cardiometabolic Conference

... measures thoracic base impedence ("Zo"), providing clinicians with a quick and easy method of determining whether patients are experiencing fluid congestion or dehydration. By quantifying fluid volume status, clinicians can optimize medical regimens and hydration critical in the management of patients ...

AstraZeneca Announces SEROQUEL XR is Now Available to Treat Bipolar Depression

... hypotension (7% vs. 5%), weight gain (7% vs. 1%), increased appetite (12% vs. 6%), fatigue (6-7% vs. 2-4%), dysarthria (5% vs. 0%), and nasal congestion (5% vs. 1%). Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warnings, for SEROQUEL XR. About AstraZeneca AstraZeneca ...

Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Reports Third-Quarter Net Sales Increased 26% to $38.7 Million, Net Income Increased to $4.8 Million, or $0.50 Earnings Per Share

... Swabs(TM); Zicam Cold Remedy Chewables(TM); Zicam Cold Remedy Oral Mist(TM); Zicam Cold Remedy RapidMelts(TM); Zicam Allergy Relief; Zicam Extreme congestion Relief; Zicam Sinus Relief; as well as Zicam Cough products and Zicam Multi-Symptom relief items. For more information regarding Matrixx products, go ...

It's Cold Outside! Warm Up in Select Downtown Boston Heated Bus Shelters Courtesy of TYLENOL(r) Warming Liquids

... TYLENOL(r) Warming Cough & Sore Throat Nighttime, TYLENOL(r) Warming Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime, and TYLENOL(r) Warming Cough & Severe congestion Daytime. Use only as directed. For more information, visit www.tylenol.com , or call the TYLENOL(r) consumer hotline at 1-877-TYLENOL ...

It's Cold Outside! Warm Up in Select Downtown Chicago Heated Bus Shelters Courtesy of TYLENOL(r) Warming Liquids

... TYLENOL(r) Warming Cough & Sore Throat Nighttime, TYLENOL(r) Warming Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime, and TYLENOL(r) Warming Cough & Severe congestion Daytime. For more information, visit www.tylenol.com , or call the TYLENOL(r) consumer hotline at 1-877-TYLENOL (English) or 1-888-466-8746 ...

Research identifies risk factors that affected World Trade Center evacuation

... process was lengthened by inappropriate footwear; confusion about where the staircases were located and where they terminated; and periodic congestion on stairs. Injuries were associated most often with physical disabilities (i.e., those with physical disabilities were more likely to be injured ...

Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Sets Time for Discussion of Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Financial Results

... Swabs(TM); Zicam Cold Remedy Chewables(TM); Zicam Cold Remedy Oral Mist(TM); Zicam Cold Remedy RapidMelts(TM); Zicam Allergy Relief; Zicam Extreme congestion Relief; Zicam Sinus Relief; as well as Zicam Cough products and Zicam Multi-Symptom relief items. For more information regarding Matrixx products, go ...

January 2009 Mayo Clinic Health Letter Highlights Improved PSA Tests, Dry Eyes and Colds

... the cold virus, drainage is hindered and mucus builds. Bacteria thrive in this moist environment. A sinus infection can cause: Nasal congestion and facial pain and pressure A thick yellow or greenish discharge that drains from the nose or down the back of the throat Headache, ...