Seasonal allergies seem to hang around longer and longer each year – they can start as early as mid-February and sometimes don't let off until November. So you take allergy pills on a regular basis – but did you know, depending on the allergy medicine you take, those pills that let you breathe during the day can have other side effects and medical interactions? If you're curious (or even worried) about the side effects and interactions with other medications that the active ingredient in your allergy medication can have, then here's what you need to know.

When you have kids, you'll want to do everything you can to keep their teeth as healthy as possible. You take them to the dentist every six months and you cook healthy meals while at home. However, one of the things that can fight your best efforts to keep your kid's teeth healthy are those snacks they quickly reach for while you are on the go. In fact, even the stores seem to fight your best efforts at keeping your kid's teeth healthy.

You no doubt know by now that if you're going to have breast surgery, you have to follow your doctor's post-op instructions. Recovering from minor surgery, such as when you have fibroadenomas removed, doesn't require you to restrict your life for too long, but you can still feel uncomfortable for a few weeks afterward. Taking things slowly and carefully, and finding the right clothing, will help you stave off any residual soreness or other odd sensations.

If you have young children or relatives that stay at your house, there is a good chance that you really enjoy the life that they bring to you environment. However, if you have a hearing aid, you might also worry about if the children are going to break this tool that you rely on. Here are some tips for allaying your worry and being sure that you keep your hearing aid as safe from kids as possible.

Many women get surgery on their breasts. Whether the surgery is for medical reasons or is for cosmetic reasons, the surgery should be taken seriously. A breast implant surgery, or a breast reconstructive surgery is a major procedure and will take a good amount of healing. Here are some things you should do to prepare yourself for the surgery. 1. Prep Your House One of the most important things is prepping your house so that you can be comfortable after the surgery.

If you are allergic to a medication or to one of the fillers or other components of a medication, trying to treat a condition for which you need that medication is rather frustrating. You don't want to make yourself sick by taking the medication, but you can't just not take medication for the condition you already have. There are a couple of solutions that could help you get the medication you need: drug desensitization and compounding.

If your child was recently in an accident involving fire, an explosive, or a chemical agent where they ended up getting burns to the face, they are most likely going to be getting stares and possibly ridicule from others they come into contact with during their daily activities. Helping your child deal with a disfiguring condition from burns will be a bit difficult; however, you have a few options available to help them hide the marks left behind from others.

One of the most important healthcare professional to have at your disposal is a primary care physician, mostly because of the in-depth knowledge that he or she will have of your particular medical condition and needs. Unfortunately, many people do not feel the need to designate and see a primary care physician and instead choose to see whatever doctor is most convenient to see at the time, which can be a bit of a mistake.

 In the first few weeks after your loved one returns home from a complete hip replacement, he or she will need around-the-clock care. Without the proper care, your loved one could suffer a complication, such as blood clots or dislocation of the artificial ball and socket. If you are responsible for overseeing your loved one's care after a hip replacement, here are some tips to use.   Prepare the Home

If the arthritis in your knee gives you so much pain that it interferes with your ability to work or go about your usual activities, then a total knee replacement could be the solution. Your doctor will probably try a variety of other treatments first, but if they don't relieve your pain, then putting in an artificial joint may be the best solution. If you decide to go through with the surgery, you should know what to expect during the recovery period so you can be prepared.