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Ever been to the doctors and they’ve asked you to blow into a funny little tube with numbers along the side? This is a peak flow meter, and a peak flow meter is a necessity for asthmatics. In summary, it’s a device measures how quickly you are able to expel air from your lungs by blowing as hard as you can into this small, handheld device. These can be bought from pharmacies for home use or can be available via prescription as well. Want to know the importance of a peak flow meter? Let’s start from the basics…

Semaglutide is an active ingredient used in medication to treat type 2 diabetes and to help tackle obesity and aid in long term weight management. Semaglutide is better known as its brand name counterparts, Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy – all of these having been developed by the medical manufacturer Novo-Nordisk.

Ozempic is a prescription only medicine which is used to treat both type 2 diabetes as well as aiding weight loss. It comes in the form of an injectable pen which can be administered once a week. Ozempic is available through prescription only in the following strengths: 0.25mg, 0.5mg and 1mg.

Erectile Dysfunction, or ED for short, is when a man is unable to or finds it difficult to maintain an erection that is firm enough for sexual intercourse. It can be caused for various reasons, sometimes linking to age, mental health and even medical conditions. Though this can be a knock to the male confidence, luckily, there is a cure in the form of a special little pill. Let’s learn more about Sildenafil and Viagra.

Ventolin is a prescription only medicine created by GlaxoSmithKlein plc (GSK plc) that is prescribed to those with asthma or COPD. It is incredibly popular amongst those with asthma, known as ‘the blue inhaler’ more commonly. It comes in the form of a small, blue handheld device with an aerosol  cannister on the inside that administers the drug from the mouthpiece and helps those with asthma to breathe clearly.

From detox teas to shapewear, celebrities have endorsed just about everything to motivate their fanbase into getting the media-molded ‘perfect body’. Lately, celebrities far and wide have been turning to one particular weight loss drug to give them workout-proof results in next to no time. This miracle medicine, Ozempic, has taken internet diet culture to the next level. Let’s learn a little bit more about Ozempic.

Ozempic, also known as Semaglutide, has recently taken the world by storm for its not-so-well-kept secret: Weight Loss. This injectable pen created by the Danish super lab Novo Nordisk has become so sought after that it has now become nearly impossible to obtain worldwide. But what else is there to know about this miracle drug that has thrown the weight loss world into a frenzy? Let’s start from the beginning.

The internet today is spiraling with videos and tips on how to lose weight, but everyone seems to be losing their minds over two particular medicines: Ozempic and Wegovy. Thanks to their impressive performance in clinical trials, Ozempic and Wegovy have made a name for themselves throughout the media.

Saxenda, better known as its active ingredient, Liraglutide, is a prescription-only injectable medicine used for weight loss. Saxenda is used daily and combined with a calorie deficit diet and increased exercise programme for the best results. Saxenda works by reducing the feeling of hunger and making the body feel fuller when you eat. This is through the body producing a hormone called glucagon-like-peptide (GLP-1), which aids in regulating your appetite. Liraglutide mimics the way GLP-1 works but flips it to reduce your appetite, meaning you’ll gradually eat less and in summary, lose excess weight.

Being active is an important part of everyday life – with its multiple health benefits, both physically and emotionally. With asthma, something that hinders the very fundamentals of any kind of physical activity, there is a hardly discussed list of rules and regs that all asthma sufferers quietly abide by to keep themselves out of sticky situations.