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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMain Similarities and DifferencesWhich Is More Effective?Side Effects and SafetyPrecautionsInteractionsHow to Take Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Main Similarities and Differences Which Is More Effective? Side Effects and Safety Precautions Interactions How to Take Which Is More Effective for Lowering Cholesterol? Atorvastatin is more effective in lowering cholesterol, as it has been shown in clinical studies to reduce LDL levels more than simvastatin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPros and ConsChallenges in the U.S.Around the WorldFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pros and Cons Challenges in the U.S. Around the World Frequently Asked Questions Healthcare reformhas been a topic of debate in the United States for decades. Two terms often used to discuss it are “universal healthcare coverage” and “single-payer” system. Yet “single-payer” as a definition doesn’t always offer clarity when describing specific policy proposals....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesHow It WorksHow to Use ItSide EffectsDosingOther Uses Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses How It Works How to Use It Side Effects Dosing Other Uses Singulair (montelukast) is a prescription medication used to treat severe allergies in children as young as 6 months.Although montelukast doesn’t usually cause drowsiness, it does come with a risk of side effects, ranging from stomach pain and nausea to sleep disturbances and agitation....

Key TakeawaysDespite an FDA boxed warning about Singulair’s potential risk of serious mental health side effects, many people who take the drug were unaware of the risks.While drug labels are important, it’s not uncommon for people to not read or understand them.Providers encourage everyone to be informed about all the medications they take, asking their prescribing provider or pharmacist to clear up any confusion or questions. Key Takeaways Despite an FDA boxed warning about Singulair’s potential risk of serious mental health side effects, many people who take the drug were unaware of the risks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNormal vs. ArrhythmiaTypesHow It WorksDiagnosis and SymptomsTreatmentMaintaining Heart Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Normal vs. Arrhythmia Types How It Works Diagnosis and Symptoms Treatment Maintaining Heart Health This article explores sinus arrhythmia, including its cause, types, and whether treatment is warranted. Ivan-balvan / Getty Images Normal Sinus Rhythm vs. Sinus Arrhythmia Role of ECG The heart’s electrical activity appears as a series of wavy, spiky lines....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?SymptomsIs It Serious?CausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Symptoms Is It Serious? Causes Diagnosis Treatment When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Bradycardia is a heart rate that’s slower than normal. There are two main types of bradycardia—sinus bradycardia and heart block. Sinus bradycardia is defined as a resting heart rate of under 60 beats per minute that arises from the sinus node, which sets the heart rhythm....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMigrainesSinus HeadachesMisdiagnosisMigraine TreatmentSinus Headache Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Migraines Sinus Headaches Misdiagnosis Migraine Treatment Sinus Headache Treatment Sinus headachesand migraines are very similar conditions that are often confused with each other. Migraines can cause pain anywhere on the head and face, though they are often one-sided. Sinus headaches can also cause facial pain, but they are much less common than migraines....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSinus Infection SymptomsCold SymptomsDifferencesTreatmentWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sinus Infection Symptoms Cold Symptoms Differences Treatment When to See a Healthcare Provider In most cases, when you have a runny nose,headache, and persistent cough, you have a common cold. Most colds go away within one week. Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, share many symptoms with the common cold, but they tend to be more severe, often lasting 10 days or more....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions The overlap in symptoms betweenCOVID-19andsinus infections(sinusitis) makes it difficult to tell the two apart. Congestion, headache, fever, sore throat, and cough are some examples of symptoms that the two share. Despite their overlap, there are some notable differences between sinus infections and COVID-19 as well. Aside from what causes them, this includes another battery of more unique symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs It Contagious?CausesStaying HomeContagious PeriodProtecting OthersWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is It Contagious? Causes Staying Home Contagious Period Protecting Others When to Seek Care Sinus infections themselves aren’t contagious, but the viruses that cause most of them are. Viral sinus infections often follow colds orflu, which spread through respiratory droplets when someone coughs or sneezes. These viral infections typically clear up in about seven to 10 days, while bacterial sinus infections, which aren’t typically contagious, may last longer and often requireantibiotics....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsHow to PrepareWhat to ExpectRecoveryLong-Term Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is How to Prepare What to Expect Recovery Long-Term Care A sinus lift (also called amaxillary sinus augmentationor sinus floor elevation)is a surgical procedure done to prepare for dental implants. To understand how a sinus lift works, you must know a little about the anatomy of the sinuses....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPreparationProcedureRecoveryCostFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Preparation Procedure Recovery Cost Frequently Asked Questions Dental implants, like teeth themselves, require a strong foundation to be effective. Tooth loss or periodontal (gum) disease causes the underlying bone to weaken or deteriorate, leaving insufficient bone to house an implant.In preparation for dental implants, sinus lift surgery, also known as sinus augmentation, restores this area with grafted or artificial bone....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewSymptomsDifferencesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Symptoms Differences Treatment Sinus nodal reentrant tachycardia (also called SNRT or SANRT) is one of the arrhythmias categorized assupraventricular tachycardia (SVT), which are rapid heart arrhythmias originating in the atria of the heart. Sinus nodal reentrant tachycardia is an uncommon form of SVT. peakSTOCK / Getty Images Sinus nodal reentrant tachycardia is a reentrant tachycardia....