September/October 2010 ISSN 1059-6518 Volume 23 Number 5
Nasal Sprays:
By Frank Hubbell, DO
Illustrations by T.B.R. Walsh
A common complaint and general nuisance is head congestion with its accompanying stuffiness and ear fullness, brought on by allergies, hay fever, colds, sinus infections, and ear infections. Individuals frequently seek medical help because of the head pain and congestion. They are hoping that an antibiotic will cure the infection and relieve the discomfort. If the cause is a bacterial infection (which it rarely is), then an antibiotic will help over several days. But, since this is rarely the case, the antibiotics usually do not help, and the patient slowly recovers on their own.
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Ticks Worldwide
/in Bites and Stings, Infection, Lyme disease, Nausea, Parasites, Rash, Skin itching/by WMN EditorsSeptember/October 2010 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 23 Number 5
By Frank Hubbell, DO
Ticks Worldwide:
Ticks are little cesspools.
It is estimated that ticks exceed all other arthropods in the number and variety of diseases that they can transmit.
Tickborne diseases are some of the leading insect vector-borne diseases in the world, and they seem to be on the rise.
Tickborne diseases are second only to mosquito-borne illnesses for spread of disease around the world.
Mosquito-borne diseases are the most common cause of death (mortality) and disease (morbidity) on earth.
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Headaches
/in Head, Pain control/by WMN EditorsSeptember/October 2010 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 23 Number 5
By Frank Hubbell, DO
Headaches
Headaches are an extremely common expedition problem. Fortunately, the vast majority of headaches are simply a nuisance and easily managed. The intent of this article is to make you aware of the common problems that cause headaches, what to do about them, and how to recognize a headache that might be serious and even life-threatening.
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Water Purification–use of Chemicals
/in Hydration, Water disinfection/by WMN EditorsSeptember/October 2010 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 23 Number 5
Water Purification–use of Chemicals
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Nasal Sprays
/in Allergies, Common Cold, Medications, OTC/by WMN EditorsSeptember/October 2010 ISSN 1059-6518 Volume 23 Number 5
Nasal Sprays:
By Frank Hubbell, DO
Illustrations by T.B.R. Walsh
A common complaint and general nuisance is head congestion with its accompanying stuffiness and ear fullness, brought on by allergies, hay fever, colds, sinus infections, and ear infections. Individuals frequently seek medical help because of the head pain and congestion. They are hoping that an antibiotic will cure the infection and relieve the discomfort. If the cause is a bacterial infection (which it rarely is), then an antibiotic will help over several days. But, since this is rarely the case, the antibiotics usually do not help, and the patient slowly recovers on their own.
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