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Neti Pot Safety

Neti pot usage seems to be safe for most people, especially when the pot is used correctly. This eMedTV article provides safety precautions for the neti pot, including information on how to avoid contamination of the pot and the solution.

Neti Pot Side Effects

Potential side effects of the neti pot include nasal burning, stinging, and nosebleeds. This article from the eMedTV Web site lists other possible side effects of the device and offers information on how you can help prevent these problems.

Neti Pots and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether it is safe to use a neti pot while nursing. This section of the eMedTV Web site offers more information on breastfeeding and neti pots, and explores the potential benefits and risks of using this alternative treatment.

Neti Pots and Pregnancy

It is currently unknown whether neti pots are safe (or unsafe) for pregnant women. As this eMedTV segment explains, although not research has been done on pregnancy and neti pots, there is no reason to suspect that the device would cause any problems.

Netie Pot

The neti pot is frequently used for treating allergies, the common cold, and other nasal or sinus problems. This eMedTV page describes the benefits of neti pot and explains what side effects may occur. Netie pot is a common misspelling of neti pot.

Nette Pot

The neti pot is used for flushing out the nasal passages. This eMedTV Web page discusses the specific effects of this nasal irrigation device and explains how it works to treat nasal and sinus problems. Nette pot is a common misspelling of neti pot.

Nette Pots

The neti pot is used to flush out the nasal and sinus cavities using a saline solution. This eMedTV page covers the pot's benefits and provides precautions and warnings for this nasal irrigation device. Nette pots is a common misspelling of neti pot.

Netti Pot

The neti pot is a popular nasal irrigation device used to flush out the nasal passages. As this eMedTV article explains, neti pots are frequently used to treat allergies and other nasal or sinus problems. Netti pot is a common misspelling of neti pot.

Netti Pots

People with allergies may find that using a neti pot is useful for clearing out their nasal passages. This eMedTV segment explains what else neti pots are used for and explains how the device works. Netti pot is a common misspelling of neti pot.

Nettie Pot

People with allergies or sinus problems may benefit from the nasal irrigation device called a neti pot. This eMedTV segment explains how the neti pot works and outlines the benefits of using this product. Nettie pot is a common misspelling of neti pot.

Nettie Pots

Neti pots are small devices used for irrigating the nasal and sinus cavities. This part of the eMedTV site describes the benefits of the neti pot and provides general safety information for the product. Nettie pots is a common misspelling of neti pot.

Netty Pot

The neti pot is a small device used to irrigate the nasal and sinus cavities. This article on the eMedTV site explains what the neti pot is used for and describes the benefits of this device. Netty pot is a common misspelling of neti pot.

Netty Pots

The neti pot is a nasal irrigation device that works by flushing out the nasal cavity with saline. This eMedTV resource explains what a neti pot is used for and describes the benefits of this product. Netty pots is a common misspelling of neti pot.

Pediatric Sinusitis

As this eMedTV Web page explains, a sinus infection is a common illness in children. This article tells you what you need to know about pediatric sinusitis, including information on its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Precautions and Warnings With Chlorpheniramine

Chlorpheniramine can cause blurred vision, dizziness, and drowsiness. This article from the eMedTV site contains a list of other precautions and warnings with chlorpheniramine, including other side effects that may occur with this medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Diphenhydramine

Diphenhydramine can cause breathing problems in people with asthma. This eMedTV Web page offers more precautions and warnings with diphenhydramine, including a list of other possible side effects and information on who should not use this medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Pseudoephedrine

If you have diabetes, be sure to talk to your doctor before taking pseudoephedrine. This eMedTV article provides other pseudoephedrine precautions and warnings, and also offers important information on who should not use this particular medication.

Pseudafedrin

Pseudoephedrine is a medication often used to relieve nasal and sinus congestion. This eMedTV resource discusses pseudoephedrine uses in more detail and lists possible side effects of this drug. Pseudafedrin is a common misspelling of pseudoephedrine.

Pseudoephedrin

People with sinus or nasal congestion may benefit from pseudoephedrine. This eMedTV segment describes the effects of pseudoephedrine and explains what side effects may occur with the drug. Pseudoephedrin is a common misspelling of pseudoephedrine.

Pseudoephedrine

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant commonly used to relieve nasal and sinus congestion. This eMedTV resource covers the drug's uses in more detail, explains how it works, and describes the various forms that this product comes in.

Pseudoephedrine 120 mg Tablets

The recommended dosage for 120 mg pseudoephedrine tablets is one tablet every 12 hours. This eMedTV resource also lists dosing guidelines for extended-release pseudoephedrine 240 mg tablets and immediate-release pseudoephedrine 30 mg tablets.

Pseudoephedrine 240 mg Tablets

The recommended dosage for extended-release 240 mg pseudoephedrine tablets is one tablet once a day. This eMedTV segment also explains how dosing works for extended-release pseudoephedrine 120 mg tablets.

Pseudoephedrine 30 mg Tablets

The recommended dosage for 30 mg pseudoephedrine tablets is two tablets every four to six hours. This eMedTV Web page also provides pseudoephedrine dosing guidelines for extended-release tablets (Sudafed 12 Hour and 24 Hour tablets).

Pseudoephedrine Dosage

The recommended dosage of pseudoephedrine for children 6 to 11 years old is 30 mg, every four to six hours. This eMedTV segment also provides dosing guidelines for extended-release pseudoephedrine and explains how dosing works for younger children.

Pseudoephedrine Drug Information

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the drug pseudoephedrine. Information includes what it is used for, possible side effects, dosing, and possible drug interactions.

Pseudoephedrine hci

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant found in many allergy, cold, and sinus medications. This eMedTV article describes how pseudoephedrine works and explains what forms this drug comes in. Pseudoephedrine HCl is a common misspelling of pseudoephedrine.

Pseudoephedrine HCl

Pseudoephedrine comes in several forms, including pseudoephedrine HCl and pseudoephedrine sulfate. This eMedTV article explains whether there is a difference between the two and offers information on where you can find pseudoephedrine products.

Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant medication used for relieving nasal congestion. As this eMedTV resource explains, it comes most commonly as pseudoephedrine hydrochloride or pseudoephedrine sulfate (there are no important differences between the two).

Pseudoephedrine Side Effects

Potential side effects of pseudoephedrine include mild shakiness, dry mouth, and loss of appetite. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible side effects, including potentially serious problems that require immediate medical attention.

Pseudoephedrine Sulfate

There are two main types of pseudoephedrine, pseudoephedrine sulfate and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. This eMedTV Web page explores the difference between the two and explains how pseudoephedrine works to relieve nasal and sinus congestion.

Pseudofeds

Pseudoephedrine is a non-prescription drug approved to relieve nasal and sinus congestion. This eMedTV Web page discusses pseudoephedrine uses in more detail and explains how the medicine works. Pseudofeds is a common misspelling of pseudoephedrine.

Pseudophedrin

Many allergy and cold medications contain the decongestant pseudoephedrine. This page on the eMedTV Web site explores the effects of this drug and describes various pseudoephedrine products. Pseudophedrin is a common misspelling of pseudoephedrine.

Pseudophedrine

Pseudoephedrine is a drug used to treat nasal congestion due to allergies or the common cold. This eMedTV segment covers other pseudoephedrine uses and explains how this medicine works. Pseudophedrine is a common misspelling of pseudoephedrine.

Psuedoephedrine

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant medicine available over the counter. This eMedTV article covers what this drug is used for and explains what you should be aware of before using the product. Pseudophedrine is a common misspelling of pseudoephedrine.

Psuedofedrine

Pseudoephedrine is an over-the-counter drug used for treating nasal congestion. This eMedTV page lists other pseudoephedrine uses and explains what you should be aware of before using the drug. Psuedofedrine is a common misspelling of pseudoephedrine.

Psuedophedrine

Pseudoephedrine is a non-prescription decongestant used to treat sinus and nasal congestion. This eMedTV article further describes this drug and explains what side effects may occur. Psuedophedrine is a common misspelling of pseudoephedrine.

Remedies for Chronic Sinus Infection

Nasal irrigation is one of the things you can do to relieve symptoms of chronic sinusitis. This page from the eMedTV Web site takes a closer look at home remedies for chronic sinus infections and provides a link to more information.

Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Sinusitis

People with chronic sinusitis often have symptoms such as facial pain, postnasal drip, and facial pressure. This eMedTV selection discusses other classic signs of this condition and describes how long the symptoms typically last.

Sinupret

Sinupret is an herbal supplement that is claimed to support healthy sinus, respiratory, and immune function. This eMedTV resource covers specific uses of the product, explores how this supplement may work, and offers important safety information.

Sinupret and Breastfeeding

No research has been done to see if Sinupret is safe for breastfeeding women or their infants. This eMedTV segment offers more information about breastfeeding and Sinupret, and discusses the general safety of using herbal supplements while nursing.

Sinupret and Pregnancy

At this time, it is not known if it is safe for pregnant women to take Sinupret. This eMedTV article provides more information about pregnancy and Sinupret, and explains why it is unlikely that significant problems would occur with this product.

Sinupret Benefits

Sinupret is claimed to be beneficial for supporting sinus, respiratory, and immune function. This eMedTV Web page further explores these claimed benefits of Sinupret, explains how the supplement works, and discusses the use of this product in children.

Sinupret Dosage

The recommended dosage of Sinupret for adults is one tablet three times daily for 7 to 14 days. This eMedTV article also explains how dosing works for the children's formulation and offers general warnings and precautions for this medication.

Sinupret Drug Interactions

Blood pressure medications and immunosuppresants may cause drug interactions with Sinupret. This eMedTV segment lists specific products from these drug classes and describes the potential problems that may occur with these drug interactions.

Sinupret for Kids

Sinupret is an herbal supplement used to support healthy sinus and respiratory function. As this eMedTV resource explains, Sinupret for Kids (which comes in syrup form) is the children's formulation that is currently available in the United States.

Sinupret Overdose

It is not clear exactly what to expect from an overdose of Sinupret. As this eMedTV page explains, overdose symptoms may include nausea and vomiting (which are common with most drug overdoses). This article also covers available treatment options.

Sinupret Plus

Sinupret Plus is a supplement claimed to be useful for supporting healthy respiratory and sinus function. This eMedTV segment covers specific Sinupret uses, lists the active ingredients in this product, and describes how the supplement works.

Sinupret Side Effects

According to the maker of Sinupret, side effects are rare and include stomach upset and skin irritation. This eMedTV segment also lists possible side effects that are based on the reported problems seen with the individual herbs found in Sinupret.

Sinupret Supplement Information

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the supplement Sinupret. Information includes whether it works (and for what), and if it is safe. Articles also discuss safety, side effect, and dosing information.

Sinuprit

Sinupret is claimed to support healthy sinus and respiratory function. This eMedTV page explains what Sinupret is used for specifically, describes how it works, and offers general warnings for the product. Sinuprit is a common misspelling of Sinupret.

Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) Medicines

Decongestants, NSAIDs, oral steroids, and antibiotics are medications that can be used to treat sinusitis. This eMedTV segment gives an overview of the drugs that are used for sinus infections and explains what to do if your symptoms are not improving.

Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) Symptoms

If you have sinusitis, symptoms can range from nasal blockage to tooth pain to facial pain. As this eMedTV Web page explains, the pain will partly depend on which sinuses are affected. Additional signs of sinus infections are also discussed.

Sinusitis

Sinusitis (swelling of the paranasal sinuses) often causes facial pain, nasal blockage, and thick mucus. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this condition, with detailed information on its causes, possible symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Sinusitis (Sinus Infection) Causes

As explained in this eMedTV segment, acute sinus infections usually occur because of a virus -- the exact cause of chronic sinusitis is still unknown. This article takes an in-depth look at the causes of these conditions, including a list of risk factors.

Sinusitis (Sinus Infection) Home Remedies

Some popular home remedies for sinusitis (sinus infection) include nasal irrigation and inhaling steam. This eMedTV resource describes other at-home treatment options that can help relieve symptoms of sinusitis.

Sinusitis (Sinus Infection) Information

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses sinus infections (medically known as sinusitis). Information includes its symptoms, diagnosis, causes, and possible treatment options.

Sinusitis (Sinus Infection) Treatment

Some of the treatment options for acute sinusitis (sinus infection) include nasal irrigation and medication. This eMedTV Web article talks about the different types of sinusitis and how they are treated, including home remedies that may provide relief.

Sinusitis Risk Factors

The common cold, allergies, and a weakened immune system are some of the risk factors for acute sinusitis. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at the things that increase your chance of developing both acute and chronic sinus infections.

Sinusitis Types

As this eMedTV segment explains, the primary types of sinusitis (such as acute, chronic, and recurrent) are based on how long your symptoms have occurred. This page lists the different types of sinus infections, listing subcategories within each group.

Sinusitus

Healthcare experts estimate that 37 million Americans are affected by sinusitis every year. This eMedTV article provides a brief overview of this condition, with a link to more information. Sinusitus is a common misspelling of sinusitis.

Sinusitus Treatment

Sinusitis is often treated with decongestants, antibiotics, pain relievers, and, in extreme cases, surgery. This eMedTV resource provides an overview of how this condition is treated. Sinusitus treatment is a common misspelling of sinusitis treatment.

Sudafed P E

This eMedTV segment explains that Sudafed PE is a non-prescription medication used to treat sinus and nasal congestion. This page also covers general dosing guidelines and possible side effects. Sudafed P E is a common misspelling of Sudafed PE.

Sudafed PE

Sudafed PE is an over-the-counter drug approved to treat nasal and sinus congestion. This article from the eMedTV Web site provides a more in-depth look at this drug, including information on its uses, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.

Sudafed PE Adult Dosage

This eMedTV page explains that the recommended adult Sudafed PE dosage for the immediate-release tablets is one tablet every four hours. This resource takes a further look at Sudafed PE dosing guidelines and offers tips on taking this medicine.

Sudafed PE and Pregnancy

It may not be safe to use Sudafed PE if you are expecting. This eMedTV segment takes a closer look at pregnancy and Sudafed PE, explaining the possible risks associated with using this medicine while pregnant.

Sudafed PE Dosage

This eMedTV segment explains that the recommended dosage of Sudafed PE for adults and children 12 and older is one tablet every four hours. This page contains other important dosing information, including suggestions on when and how to take the medicine.

Sudafed PE Drug Information

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the sinus drug Sudafed PE. Information includes its uses, dosing, side effects, and possible drug interactions.

Sudafed PE Drug Interactions

Tricyclic antidepressants and MAOIs may potentially cause drug interactions with Sudafed PE. This segment of the eMedTV archives lists other drugs that can cause interactions and describes the potential effects of these drug interactions.

Sudafed PE Nasal Decongestant

Sudafed PE is a non-prescription sinus and nasal decongestant. Sudafed PE, as this eMedTV Web resource explains, works to relieve congestion caused by allergies or the common cold. This page also describes possible side effects of the medicine.

Sudafed PE Side Effects

Common side effects of Sudafed PE include dizziness, insomnia, and headaches. Besides common side effects, this eMedTV page also lists potentially serious side effects that should be reported to a doctor, such as chest pain or anxiety.

Sudafed PE Uses

As this eMedTV page explains, Sudafed PE is used for treating nasal and sinus congestion and pressure. This article discusses these uses in more detail, and also describes the drug's use in children and possible off-label uses of the medication.

Sudafed PE Warnings and Precautions

You should avoid taking Sudafed PE if you have taken an MAOI within the past 14 days. This eMedTV Web page explains who else should not take the drug and lists other important warnings and precautions with Sudafed PE to be aware of.

Sudafedrin

Pseudoephedrine is a drug commonly used for relieving sinus and nasal congestion. This eMedTV resource describes pseudoephedrine in more detail and offers general warnings for this product. Sudafedrin is a common misspelling of pseudoephedrine.

Sudafedrine

Pseudoephedrine is used to treat nasal or sinus congestion due to allergies or the common cold. This eMedTV page article explains how pseudoephedrine works and describes the effects of this drug. Sudafedrine is a common misspelling of pseudoephedrine.

Sudaphedrine

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant approved to treat nasal and sinus congestion. This eMedTV Web page explains what you should discuss with your doctor before taking pseudoephedrine products. Sudaphedrine is a common misspelling of pseudoephedrine.

Sudoephedrine

Pseudoephedrine is an over-the-counter drug used for treating nasal and sinus congestion. This eMedTV page describes pseudoephedrine in more detail and lists potential side effects of the drug. Sudoephedrine is a common misspelling of pseudoephedrine.

Tavist

Tavist is a non-prescription drug often used for the treatment of allergy and common cold symptoms. This eMedTV resource describes how the medication works, explains when and how to take it, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Tavist and Breastfeeding

Tavist is known to pass through breast milk. This article found on the eMedTV site provides more information about breastfeeding while taking Tavist, and describes some of the theoretical problems that may occur if you use this drug while nursing.

Tavist and Pregnancy

Antihistamines like Tavist are often used "off-label" for treating severe morning sickness. This eMedTV page offers more information on pregnancy and Tavist, and describes the problems that may occur if the drug is used in late pregnancy.

Tavist Dosage

The recommended dosage of Tavist for treating common cold or allergy symptoms is one tablet every 12 hours. This eMedTV segment contains more detailed dosing information on this drug, including tips on when and how to take it.

Tavist Drug Interactions

Pramlintide, anticholinergic drugs, and MAOIs may cause drug interactions with Tavist. As this eMedTV article explains, these drug interactions can cause undesirable side effects or reduce the effectiveness of the medications in your system.

Tavist Medication Information

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the medicine Tavist. Information includes its uses, dosing, side effects, warnings, and possible drug interactions.

Tavist Overdose

Taking an overdose of Tavist may cause symptoms such as constipation, drowsiness, and flushing. This eMedTV resource lists other possible overdose symptoms and explains what steps may be taken to treat an overdose of this medication.

Tavist Side Effects

Common side effects that may occur with Tavist include dizziness, chest mucus, and coordination problems. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible side effects of Tavist, including potentially serious problems that require medical attention.

Tavist Uses

Tavist is approved for the treatment of common cold and allergy symptoms. This article on the eMedTV site describes how this antihistamine medication works, lists possible off-label uses of Tavist, and explains whether this drug is approved for children.

Tavist Warnings and Precautions

You should not take Tavist if you are breastfeeding. This eMedTV Web page offers more warnings and precautions for Tavist, including information on what side effects or complications may occur with this drug.

Transmission of the Common Cold

As explained in this eMedTV segment, transmission of the common cold occurs in one of two ways. One way transmission of the common cold may occur involves touching a surface containing cold germs and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Treating the Common Cold