It is fairly common for people with obstructive sleep apnea to breathe through their mouths. Sincecontinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)is the most recommended, and effective, treatment for this condition, it is natural to question: Can I use CPAP if I mouth breathe and avoid a dry mouth? Learn whether this is possible and discover what accommodations might allow you to use CPAP without difficulty. nicolesy / E+ / Getty Images...
Key TakeawaysLearning a second language appears to help preserve the healthy functioning of the brain—even if you don’t become fluent in that language.A Canadian research group found that learning a language using a phone app was just as good as a brain training app at preserving working memory and executive function, which includes abilities like staying focused and managing daily activities.More participants who used the language app reported that they enjoyed the experience compared to those who used the brain training app....
Amitriptyline can be effective when treating pain, including headache pain andpost-herpetic neuralgia(lasting pain that occurs in some people diagnosed with shingles).It’s sometimes used as an add-on treatment for chronic back pain that’s given along with pain medication. This article explains how amitriptyline can be helpful for back pain, although it does come with some side effects anddrug interactions. It will inform you about potential advantages and concerns about taking amitriptyline....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They WorkTypesHow to UsePossible RisksChoosing WiselyOther TreatmentsWhen to Call a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Work Types How to Use Possible Risks Choosing Wisely Other Treatments When to Call a Provider There is some evidence that oils like tea tree oil, garlic oil, basil oil, and a combination product called Lamigex may work against the bacteria that cause ear infections....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEye Drops to Use With ContactsEye Drops That Can’t Be UsedWhen to Take Your Contacts OutFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Eye Drops to Use With Contacts Eye Drops That Can’t Be Used When to Take Your Contacts Out FAQ Certain eye drops can be used withcontact lenses, including rewetting drops that make the eyes feel more comfortable. However, some eye drops shouldnotbe used with contact lenses and may end up causing eye irritation and redness....
When you’re unable to urinate, the problem can quickly become serious. As urine builds up in thebladder, it becomes uncomfortable, then painful. If the problem continues, the bladder can become overly full and urine can back up into yourkidneys, causing damage that can be permanent.When this happens, a sterile, flexible tube called a urinary catheter is inserted into the urethra (where urine leaves the body) and is gently pushed up until the end rests in your bladder....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPregnancy After 40BenefitsRisksHealth ConsiderationsLifestyle ConsiderationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pregnancy After 40 Benefits Risks Health Considerations Lifestyle Considerations Frequently Asked Questions Unless you are trying to get pregnant, you will likely need someform of birth controlin your 40s and 50s until you have fully transitioned tomenopause. While the same birth control method you used in your 20s and 30s may work just as well beyond those decades, there are some real age-related concerns regarding the use ofestrogen-containing birth control in some older women....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConditions It Can TreatConditions It Can’t TreatHow to UseSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Conditions It Can Treat Conditions It Can’t Treat How to Use Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Hydrocortisone is also an ingredient used in several antibacterial or antifungal preparations, such as inathlete’s footcreams. For some diaper rashes, healthcare providers may also recommend hydrocortisone or desonide (another topical corticosteroid) for use in addition to antifungal treatment....
Hysterectomy—surgical removal of the uterus—is a common treatment forendometriosis. However, it’s not usually the first treatment option and may not be the final one, either. This tissue growth can lead tosymptomsranging from mild to debilitating, including: This article looks at the types of hysterectomies that are available, what works best for endometriosis, and what other treatment options you have. Types of Hysterectomies While there is no cure for this disease,hysterectomyfor endometriosis can help alleviate intolerable symptoms....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNSAIDsMost Effective DosesSide EffectsRisksIbuprofen and Pregnancy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents NSAIDs Most Effective Doses Side Effects Risks Ibuprofen and Pregnancy When you have a headache that’s severe enough to require medication, chances are you reach for an over-the-counter painkiller like ibuprofen. This familiar non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, orNSAID, is effective for some headaches. Ibuprofen is among the medications most often used for migraine pain....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Losartan?Early ResearchUse for EDCurrent ResearchFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Losartan? Early Research Use for ED Current Research Frequently Asked Questions While high blood pressure (hypertension) and the drugs used to treat it can causeerectile dysfunction (ED), studies suggest a beneficial relationship between a the blood pressure drug losartan and ED. Erectile DysfunctionED is the inability to get and maintain an erection....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMetronidazole for BVOther BV MedicationsAlternative Treatment OptionsRecurrenceFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Metronidazole for BV Other BV Medications Alternative Treatment Options Recurrence Frequently Asked Questions Bacterial vaginosis(BV) is a common bacterial vaginal infection affecting roughly 30% of women ages 14 to 49 in the United States.This infection occurs when bad bacteria outweigh good bacteria in the vagina. 84% of women with BV do not have symptoms....
This article is part ofHealth Divide: Skin Conditions and Darker Skin, a destination in our Health Divide series. Psyche Terry is a patient advocate for skin health, an education advocate, and the CEO and founder of UI Global Brands. Growing up, I didn’t go to the doctor. If the bone is broken, you go to the doctor; if you’re bleeding profusely, you go to the doctor; otherwise—castor oil, water, bandages, and Vaseline....
