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LatestAsthma symptoms, triggers and how controller and reliever inhalers work. Step-by-step inhaler and spacer technique, an action plan and the emergency signs to act on.
Understand Rx, OD, BD, TDS and 1+0+1 on your prescription, plus how to take, store and buy medicines safely and what to do after a missed dose or an allergic reaction.
Heartburn and acidity explained: triggers, self-care, how antacids, H2 blockers and PPIs are used safely, and the warning signs that need a doctor, not a tablet.
High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Learn the numbers, how to measure BP correctly at home, salt and lifestyle steps, and how medicines are used safely.
Antibiotics work only on bacteria, not colds, flu or dengue. Learn how to take them safely, side effects, interactions and why antibiotic resistance matters.
Reliable guides to using prescription medicines safely and correctly. Learn when antibiotics work and why misuse is dangerous, how to measure and control high blood pressure at home, how to use acid-reducing medicines safely, how to read a prescription, and how to use an asthma inhaler. Never start, stop or change a medicine on your own; always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's advice.
This article is for general awareness only. It is not a substitute for a doctor's advice, diagnosis or treatment. In an emergency, call 999 or go to the nearest hospital.
