Most people use asthma and COPD inhalers incorrectly, wasting up to 90% of their medication. Learn the correct technique for MDIs, DPIs, and soft mist inhalers - plus how spacers, breath-holding, and mouth rinsing make a real difference.
Learn how to safely handle missed pediatric medication doses without doubling up. Follow time-based guidelines for once-daily, twice-daily, and other schedules, and discover practical tips to prevent errors and keep your child safe.
Giardia and pinworms are two of the most common parasitic infections worldwide. Learn how they spread, what symptoms to watch for, and how to treat them effectively - including prevention tips to stop reinfection.
Medication safety prevents harmful errors in how drugs are prescribed, dispensed, and taken. With over 1.5 million emergency visits yearly in the U.S. due to medication problems, knowing how to protect yourself is essential for every patient.
The FDA doesn't stop monitoring generic drugs after approval. Through FAERS, Sentinel, inspections, and AI tools, it tracks safety, catches hidden risks, and protects millions of patients using low-cost medications.
Smoking can reduce clozapine levels by up to 50%, leading to treatment failure or dangerous toxicity when quitting. Learn how tobacco smoke affects this critical antipsychotic and what steps to take to stay safe.
Combining metoclopramide with antipsychotics can trigger Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, a life-threatening condition. Learn why this drug interaction is dangerous, who's at risk, and what safer alternatives exist.
Radiation and surgery are both effective for localized cancers like prostate and lung cancer. Learn how side effects, survival rates, and lifestyle impact your choice between these two key treatments.
Sudden shortness of breath could signal a pulmonary embolism - a life-threatening blood clot in the lungs. Learn the key symptoms, how doctors diagnose it with D-dimer tests and CTPA scans, and why early detection saves lives.
Learn how generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name medications, and how community health programs are using free FDA resources to help patients understand the truth-and save money.