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Woke up with a sore throat? Have an upset stomach? We hand-deliver the medication you need, so you can get on your way to feeling better as soon as possible.
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Allergy
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Cold and Flue
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Cut, scrapes and rashes
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Men’s Health
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Migraines
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Infections and antibiotics
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Mental Health
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Asthma
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Stomach Aches
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Allergy
Seasonal changes bring itchy noses and water eyes. We stock EpiPens too!
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What are the 4 types of allergies?
Four different types of allergic reactions are immediate, cytotoxic, immune-complex mediated and delayed hypersensitivity reactions. Allergic reactions occur when the body’s immune system has a reaction to a substance it sees as harmful, called an allergen.
How do I know if I have Covid or allergies?
4) Patients with allergies do not develop a fever. Often people with COVID-19 do. 5) Patients with allergies may also have asthma, which can cause coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and wheezing. COVID-19 typically does not cause wheezing.
How long can allergy last?
It can take anywhere from a few hours to 10 days. Typically, it takes from 12 hours to 3 days. Even with treatment, symptoms can last 2 to 4 weeks
How long do allergies last for?
Allergies occur at the same time every year and last as long as the allergen is in the air (usually 2-3 weeks per allergen). Allergies cause itching of the nose and eyes along with other nasal symptoms. Colds last about one week and have less itching of the nose and eyes.
What causes allergic?
Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance — such as pollen, bee venom or pet dander — or a food that doesn’t cause a reaction in most people. Your immune system produces substances known as antibodies.
Which tablet is used for allergy?
Cetirizine (Zyrtec, Zyrtec Allergy) Desloratadine (Clarinex) Fexofenadine (Allegra, Allegra Allergy) Levocetirizine (Xyzal, Xyzal Allergy)
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Cold and Flue
The best remedy for a cold or a flu is staying in bed. That’s why we deliver more than 100 different cold and flu medications, straight to your door when you need it. Have you tried our pharmacist recommended supplements?
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How are colds and the flu different?
Colds are usually milder than flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose than people who have flu. Colds generally do not result in serious health problems, such as pneumonia, bacterial infections, or hospitalizations. Flu can have serious associated complications.
How long does the common cold flu last?
In general, healthy people usually get over a cold in 7 to 10 days. Flu symptoms, including fever, should go away after about 5 days, but you may still have a cough and feel weak a few days longer. All your symptoms should be gone within 1 to 2 weeks.
What's the difference between Covid and a cold?
While COVID-19 symptoms generally appear two to 14 days after exposure to SARS-CoV-2, symptoms of a common cold usually appear one to three days after exposure to a cold-causing virus. There’s no cure for the common cold. Treatment may include pain relievers and over-the-counter cold remedies, such as decongestants.
How do I know if I have the flu or Covid?
You cannot tell the difference between flu and COVID-19 just by looking at the symptoms alone because they have some of the same symptoms. That’s why testing is needed to tell what the illness is and to confirm a diagnosis.
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Cut, scrapes and rashes
Life can be rough, but Legacy Pharmacy full-service Pharmacy carries both over-the-counter and prescription remedies to help smooth things over.
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What does a scrape infection look like?
There are a number of tell-tale signs that your cut may be infected: The surrounding area becomes red, and this area gets larger over time. The area surrounding the wound becomes swollen, tender to the touch, or painful. The wound weeps off-color or odorous fluid; this pus may be yellow, greenish, or cloudy.
Why do I have itchy bumps around my cut?
This common type is marked by itchy, white, pus-filled bumps. It occurs when hair follicles become infected with bacteria, usually Staphylococcus aureus (staph). Staph bacteria live on the skin all the time. But they generally cause problems only when they enter your body through a cut or other wound.
Is my cut infected or just healing?
Discharge – If the wound is discharging small amounts of pus, it is a positive sign of healing. However, if there is continuous drainage and you start noticing bad odor or have discoloration, the wound is likely infected. 4. Pain – Pain is a normal condition after sustaining an injury.
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Men’s Health
All things men’s wellness. From erectile dysfunction and hair loss medications to prostate health and testosterone supplements, we have the treatments backed by science.
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What are men's health issues?
Men are assailed by the diseases that can affect anyone—heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, depression… But they also have unique issues such as prostate cancer and benign prostate enlargement.
What is good for men's health?
Fatty fish like salmon, herring, sardines, and halibut are another excellent source of healthy fat. They have a special type known as omega-3 fatty acids. These protect against heart disease, the top killer of men in the U. S. Two servings of fatty fish a week can lower your chances of dying from heart disease.
What is Mens health called?
Andrology (from Ancient Greek: ἀνήρ, anēr, genitive ἀνδρός, andros, “man”; and -λογία, -logia) is a name for the medical specialty that deals with male health, particularly relating to the problems of the male reproductive system and urological problems that are unique to men.
What are 5 male health concerns?
To help men better their health, WebMD examined the risk factors for five of the biggest killers of men: heart disease, stroke, suicide, prostate cancer, and lung cancer. We asked the experts why men were so vulnerable to these ailments and what they could do to reduce their risk of disease and death.
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Migraines
A bad migraine can bring things to a standstill in your day. Feel better faster, with Legacy Pharmacy same-day free delivery.
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What is the main cause of migraine?
The exact cause of migraines is unknown, but they’re thought to be the result of abnormal brain activity temporarily affecting nerve signals, chemicals and blood vessels in the brain.
What are the 3 types of migraines?
The most common are migraine with aura (also known as a classic migraine) and migraine without aura (or common migraine). Other types include: Menstrual migraine.
What gets rid of migraines fast?
Hot packs and heating pads can relax tense muscles. Warm showers or baths may have a similar effect. Drink a caffeinated beverage. In small amounts, caffeine alone can relieve migraine pain in the early stages or enhance the pain-reducing effects of acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) and aspirin.
What are the four stages of a migraine?
Migraines, which affect children and teenagers as well as adults, can progress through four stages: prodrome, aura, attack and post-drome. Not everyone who has migraines goes through all stages.
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Infections and antibiotics
Step One: Get the right diagnosis from your doctor. Step Two: Skip the trip to the pharmacy and have Legacy Pharmacy bring your meds directly to you. We carry the latest wound care management therapies.
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Can antibiotics worsen infection?
They can cause bacteria to become increasingly resistant to treatment, for example, and destroy healthy flora in the gut. Now, a new study from Case Western Reserve University shows that antibiotics can damage immune cells and worsen oral infections.
Do infections go away with antibiotics?
Antibiotics are only needed for treating certain infections caused by bacteria, but even some bacterial infections get better without antibiotics. We rely on antibiotics to treat serious, life-threatening conditions such as pneumonia and sepsis, the body’s extreme response to an infection.
What is the most common infection?
According to current statistics, hepatitis B is the most common infectious disease in the world, affecting some 2 billion people — that’s more than one-quarter of the world’s population.
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Mental Health
Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act, make choices, and relate to others.
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What are the 4 types mental health?
anxiety disorders. personality disorders. psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia) eating disorders
What is the mental health?
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
What are 3 mental health conditions?
Mental disorders include: depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other psychoses, dementia, and developmental disorders including autism.
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Asthma
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath.
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What is the main cause of asthma?
Contact with allergens, certain irritants, or exposure to viral infections as an infant or in early childhood when the immune system isn’t fully mature have been linked to developing asthma. Exposure to certain chemicals and dusts in the workplace may also play a significant role in adult-onset asthma.
What is the best treatment for asthma?
Long-term control medications such as inhaled corticosteroids are the most important medications used to keep asthma under control. These preventive medications treat the airway inflammation that leads to asthma symptoms. Used on a daily basis, these medications can reduce or eliminate asthma flare-ups.
Can asthma go away?
There’s no cure for asthma. Once you have this chronic condition, you may have asthma symptoms for life. However, the severity of your symptoms varies based on: genetics.
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Stomach Aches
Pain from inside the abdomen or the outer muscle wall, ranging from mild and temporary to severe and requiring emergency care.
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What causes stomach ache for?
Various causes of abdominal pain include, but are not limited to, indigestion after eating, gallstones and gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis), pregnancy, gas, inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease), appendicitis, ulcers, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), pancreatitis, …
How long should a stomach ache last?
Most stomach aches are not anything serious and will go away after a few days.
How do you get rid of a stomach ache in 5 minutes?
Applying a heating pad, hot water bottle, hot towel, or heat wrap over the abdomen and back helps relax the muscles in the abdomen and relieve abdominal cramps and pain. The temperature should ideally be 104° Fahrenheit. Taking a hot bath with bubbles and essential oils or hot showers can also help.
You must be wondering
How does Legacy Pharmacy work?
Ask your doctor to send your prescription directly to Legacy Pharmacy or ask us to transfer refills from your old pharmacy. We’ll look for savings, including coupons and assistance programs, and call you to schedule your free delivery.
Do you carry all of my medications?
Yes. As a full-service pharmacy, Legacy Pharmacy can fill all medications, including specialty, over-the-counter, brand, and generic. We have deep expertise in many clinical areas.
Will you be able to accept my insurance plan?
Yes. We accept all major insurance plans, including government-administered plans, and always work to get you the lowest price.