Nasal spray is a common prescription for people who have problems with allergies, especially during certain times of the year. This is because nasal spray helps reduce inflammation, which relieves congestion, sneezing, and itching in the nose during allergy season. If you use a nasal spray prescription, you want to be sure that you are using it properly every time. Not only will this ensure that the nasal spray is working effectively for you, but it will also guarantee that you aren't exposing yourself to becoming ill in anyway.

When your teenager is dealing with a substance abuse problem, helping him or her recover may require the help of your entire family. The more involved your family is in his or her recovery, the better the odds are for your teenager. Here are some tips you and your family can follow to help support your teenager.  Plan Ahead Before your teen leaves an in-patient substance abuse treatment program, you and your family need to plan for his or her return.

Having a loved one that cannot do the things they once did can be heartbreaking. You know they want to be able to do all of these things and simply can't. Oftentimes, these individuals end up worrying about the mere thought of going into a residential treatment center. They don't even want to think about anything like this. That's what a home healthcare agency can come into play and help. However, many have formed misconceptions about what these agencies are or what they can do.

If you're tired of having to wait in urgent care waiting rooms for hours, surrounded by people with potentially contagious diseases -- or if you just don't want to inflict whatever you might have on other people -- the return of the housecall should be a welcome event. But even then, a doctor's visit can be difficult due to entirely practical reasons. One option is a virtual house call, where no one actually visits you.

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition of childhood that is characterized by either over or under reacting to the information provided by the senses and/or integrating the information in a useful manner. Although sensory processing deficits are often symptoms of other childhood disorders, like autism, they can occur in children who appear to have no other developmental delays or problems. However, this disorder can cause extreme disruption in a child's life and make it difficult if not impossible for them to enjoy normal, everyday activities.

When you have a teenage child that is an avid sports enthusiast and athlete, you may wonder whether or not all of the intense training and physical activity they engage in on a regular basis is the healthiest choice for them. After all, their bodies are still growing and developing and the physical pressure they put on their joints can be immense. And, if your child develops a swelling in the cartilage below the knee and is subsequently diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease, you may think your worst fears have become a reality.

Vitiligo is a condition that causes an absence of melanin (the pigment that gives skin color) in patches of the skin. Along with the skin, vitiligo may also affect the eyes and mucous membranes. Vitiligo can affect anyone, however, it typically occurs in children and young adults, and those with darker skin (because they possess more melanin). This condition itself does not pose any immediate health problems, but skin that is affected with vitiligo is more prone to sunburn, which may lead to skin cancer in some people.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of inflammatory arthritis that affects synovial joints. Although there is no cure, there are surgical options available to help reduce the impact on specific joints or reduce pain and increase function. Synovectomy There are several medications used for the management of RA. However, finding the right combination of medications can take a significant amount of time. Without an adequate treatment response, you will continue to experience joint destruction and the damage is irreversible.

Hearing loss is something that affects many families; half of Americans 75 years of age and older have serious hearing difficulties. If you have an elderly family member who's exhibiting signs of hearing loss, such as repeatedly asking people to repeat themselves or giving answers that aren't in alignment with the conversation, you can play a helpful role in getting the person to a hearing specialist for a test. The hearing specialist can then provide one or two hearing aids for the person, which can dramatically restore his or her quality of life.

In order to function properly, your body needs numerous vitamins and nutrients. Without these, which means your body is suffering a nutritional deficiency, you could be unknowingly putting your overall health at significant risk. Here are three nutritional deficiencies that could be hurting you:    1. Vitamin D Vitamin D is one of the nutrients that you can get naturally from stepping outside (the sun). It is essential for proper bone growth and can help prevent osteoporosis in older adults, especially when combined with calcium.