And the living is wheezy
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The most common cause of hay fever in the UK is allergy to grass pollens, although hay fever can also be caused by tree and weed pollens and mould spores. Hay fever sufferers should avoid open countryside and parks, and may also wish to try wearing sunglasses and keeping car windows closed when driving in rural areas. Orally-administered antihistamine tablets eliminate most of the symptoms of hay fever, which include sneezing, itchy, watery eyes and a runny or blocked nose. Severe hay fever symptoms may require treatment with a course of steroid tablets.
Publication Name: The Director
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0012-3242
Year: 1999
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Small blue wonder
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The male impotence treatment, Viagra, has been develop by Pfizer and it is likely to become the best-selling medicine in the world, even though it may carry health risks. Viagra has been shown to improve erections in 90% of men who took part in trials. Side-effects include short visual disturbance, headache and indigestion. Some men have also died after taking Viagra and these cases are being investigated. Demand for Viagra is high and it is likely to be available in the UK by the end of 1998. It is available everywhere on the 'black market' .
Publication Name: The Director
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0012-3242
Year: 1998
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Setback in the flu war
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The government is discouraging general practitioners from prescribing Relenza, a new drug for influenza, under the National Health Service. Glaxo put the drug on the market on September 1999. It has proven to relieve symptoms and shorten the length of the illness, but according to the National Institute for Clinical Excellence, it has not proven effective for high risk groups and only shortens the length of influenza by one day. It can be obtained on private prescription.
Publication Name: The Director
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0012-3242
Year: 1999
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