budesonide inhalation

Budesonide inhalation is a steroid that is used to prevent asthma attacks. Pulmicort Flexhaler is for use in adults and children at least 6 years old. Pulmicort Respules is for use in children 12 months to 8 years old. Budesonide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

budesonide nasal

Budesonide nasal (for use in the nose) is used to treat stuffy nose, sneezing, itchy nose, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies. . Budesonide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

budesonide, formoterol, and glycopyrrolate

Budesonide is a steroid. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator. Glycopyrrolate is an anticholinergic. Budesonide, formoterol, and glycopyrrolate is a combination medicine used in adults to help control the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. . This...

Buffalo hump

A buffalo hump is a bulge of extra fat around the neck and upper part of the back. It is a symptom of Cushing's syndrome.

Bugleweed

Botanical names: Lycopus virginicus How It Works Lithospermic acid and other organic acids are believed to be responsible for bugleweed’s activity. These acids decrease levels of several hormones in the body, particularly thyroid-stimulating hormones 2 and the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4). 3 Bugleweed inhibits the...

Building Resilience

Resilience is an inner strength that helps you bounce back after stressful situations. When you are resilient, you may recover more quickly from setbacks or difficult changes, including illness. People who are resilient often work to have a positive outlook on life. Having a positive outlook on life may help you handle...

Building Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is the core belief people have about themselves. Your self-esteem is reflected in your actions, both in how as well as what you do. Although self-esteem varies from time to time, the pattern usually leans toward a healthy or unhealthy view of self. Building self-esteem is a lifelong process, but it can help...

Bulging discs

A bulging spinal disc occurs when the disc's soft, jellylike center (nucleus) is squeezed against the disc's outer covering, weakening and stretching that covering. As a disc bulges out from between the neighboring bones (vertebrae), it can irritate or press on nerves that travel to the legs or arms and can cause...

Bulimia nervosa

Bulimia (say "boo-LEE-mee-uh") is an eating disorder that causes people to eat a large amount of food in a short time (binge). During a binge, they feel out of control and feel unable to stop eating. After a binge, they do something to prevent weight gain. They may vomit or take laxatives to get rid of food (purge). Or...

Bulimia Nervosa

What is bulimia? Bulimia is a type of eating disorder. People with bulimia will eat a larger amount of food than most people would in a similar situation, in a short time (binge). Then they do something to prevent weight gain. They may vomit or use medicines like laxatives to get rid of food (purge). Or they may...

Bullectomy for COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) weakens the structure of the lung and may also damage the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lung. When these air sacs break down, larger airspaces known as bullae are formed. Bullae sometimes can become so large that they interfere with breathing and may cause complications...

Bullying

Bullying is acting in ways that scare or harm another person. Kids who bully usually pick on someone who is weaker or more alone, and they repeat the actions over and over. Bullying can happen at school, on the bus, in the neighborhood, by text, or online. Using technology to bully is called cyberbullying.

Bullying

Bullying is acting in ways that scare or harm another person. Kids who bully usually pick on someone who is weaker or more alone, and they repeat the actions over and over. Bullying can happen at school, on the bus, in the neighborhood, by text, or online. Using technology to bully is called cyberbullying. The types of...

Bullying: Building a Child's Self-Esteem

Children who are seen as being different from their peers are more likely than other children to be targets for bullying. They may have few friends and find it hard to stand up for themselves. Children who appear confident and strong are better able to discourage children from bullying them. Parents and other important...

Bullying: How to Help Your Child Who Bullies

It can be hard to accept that your child may be bullying other children. But once you recognize the problem, you can help solve it by helping your child learn how their actions affect others. Being sensitive to others' feelings (empathy) is largely a learned skill that you can teach your child. Take your child's actions...

Bullying: Signs a Child Is Bullied

Children who are being bullied may be embarrassed and not want to talk about it. Be aware of the signs that your child is being bullied so you can help resolve the problem. If your child is being bullied, they may: Have physical injuries. Bruises, cuts, scrapes, and scratches are common. "Lose" items frequently...

Bumetanide

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