Running Nose Like Water

Children with acute infective conjunctivitis experienced significantly reduced duration of conjunctival symptoms when treated with topical antibiotics. Use of moxifloxacin eye drops was associated with significantly shorter durations of conjunctival symptoms in children with acute infective conjunctivitis, according to study findings published today in JAMA Network Open . Although physicians often prescribe antibiotics for acute conjunctivitis, a common infection in children typically caused by pathogenic bacteria, researchers note that evidence for their effectiveness in pediatric patients is limited and conflicting. "To our knowledge, all previous meta-analyses showing modest beneficial effects of topical antibiotics have combined pediatric and adult patients," added the study authors. In seeking to address these investigative limitations, they conducted a randomized clinical trial (RCT) to compare the efficacy of topical antibiotics (moxifloxacin eye drops) vs placebo in c...

Q: I recently started taking an S.S.R.I. antidepressant, but I have been confused about whether it's safe to drink alcohol. Some internet sources say it's fine, others say to avoid drinking completely. Help! For many health care providers who treat anxiety and depression, the concern about whether it's safe — or even advised — to drink alcohol while taking an antidepressant is a common one. "Patients tell me all the time, 'I'm going to be drinking with friends tonight, so I skipped a dose,'" said Dr. Sarah Ramsay Andrews, a psychiatrist at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. But skipping a dose is never a good idea, said Dr. Jody Glance, an addiction medicine specialist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Western Behavioral Health — even if you're going out for cocktails with friends. "When people stop taking their medicines for a day or two, they often don't resume, and that can lead to a relapse of anxiety or depr...

Abstract Statins are hypolipidaemic in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive individuals. However, their effect on all-cause mortality and rate of discontinuation is unclear. We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the impact of statins on all-cause mortality, discontinuation rates, and risk of adverse effects among HIV patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). We searched four electronic databases from inception until October 2021 for trials and cohort studies evaluating the effects of statin treatment versus placebo in HIV patients. Forty-seven studies involving 91,594 patients were included. Statins were associated with significantly lower risk of discontinuation (RR, 0.701; 95% CI 0.508–0.967; p  = 0.031). The risk of all-cause mortality (RR, 0.994; 95% CI 0.561–1.588; p  = 0.827), any adverse effects (RR, 0.780; 95% CI 0.564–1.077; p  = 0.131) and, diabetes mellitus (RR, 0.272; 95% CI 0.031–2.393; p  = 0.241) with statin treatment were lower but not stat...

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As we head into our third winter with COVID-19, experts are warning that cases of respiratory syncytial virus and the flu are rising rapidly already, possibly setting the scene for what some are calling a "tripledemic." These illnesses, along with the common cold, all share similar symptoms. And if you or your child get sick, it may be tough to figure out exactly what's going on. Early signs — such as pharmacies scrambling to fill the unexpected demand for flu antivirals and a Virginia high school shutting down after 1,000 students fell ill with flu-like symptoms — suggest this flu season may be more severe than the past few. Several states, including Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina and New York, are already seeing high influenza activities levels, according the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention. "That could be a really bad harbinger of the winter, if that's also combined with a COVID-19 surge," Dr. Kavita Patel, NBC News medical contr...

Runny noses usually come and go. You recover from a cold or take some allergy medicine, and your nose is all clear again. But what about a runny nose that goes on and on? Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy A chronic or long-term runny nose is known as chronic rhinorrhea, and there are many possible culprits. Otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat expert, or ENT) Raj Sindwani, MD, explains the causes behind a constant runny nose and when to see your healthcare provider. Runny nose vs. stuffy nose A runny nose and a stuffy nose aren't the same, though it's easy to confuse the two terms. Here's how they're different: Rhinorrhea (runny nose): Also called nasal drip, rhinorrhea causes clear or colored mucus (fluid) to leak out of your no...

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Three New York City police officers wearing face masks on a deserted Park Avenue in the middle of the day in the early days of the pandemic Good morning. This is Jonathan Spira reporting. Here now the news of the pandemic from across the globe on the 926th day of the pandemic. Forget twinfluenza and prepare for a triple threat of winter illnesses in the coming months.  In addition to the coronavirus and influenza, cases of RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, are on the prowl. RSV, a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, is spreading at unusually high levels at the present time, and is overwhelming children's hospitals. Most children contract a mild case of RSV before the age of two but the unprecedented rise in new cases among children is causing growing concern, especially given the early start of the flu season as well as what appears to be a new wave of Covid infections caused by new sublineages of the omicron variant. Notice ...

Sudafed PE is an over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant used to relieve congestion of the sinuses and upper respiratory tract. Decongestants work by narrowing the blood vessels of the nose and decreasing swelling and inflammation of mucosal tissues. When the swelling is decreased, it opens the air passages and allows accumulated mucus to drain. This article discusses the types of Sudafed PE and how they are used. It also covers the ingredients, dosages, and possible side effects. Hiraman / Getty Images How Sudafed PE Differs From Sudafed Sudafed PE is so-named because its active ingredient is different from that of regular Sudafed. Regular Sudafed ingredients include pseudoephedrine while Sudafed PE contains phenylephrine hydrochloride (HCI). The pseudoephedrine in Sudafed is considered a more effective decongestant than phenylephrine; it's also a stronger amphetamine. Because of this, pseudoephedrine is frequently used in the manufact...