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Dos And Don’ts For Managing High Blood Pressure During Cold And Flu Season
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olds and flu bring special considerations for people with high blood pressure, especially those on blood pressure medication. Here’s how to keep your blood pressure stable: DO: Keep track of medication. The American Heart Association’s online tools at www.heart.org/hbp include a downloadable chart to manage medications and a tracker that lets people set up text message reminders, text in their readings, track their blood pressure and connect with providers.
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DON’T: Miss your flu shot. People who get a flu shot may reduce their DON’T: Try to replace your prescriptions with supplements. There are risk of heart attack or stroke. Stay away from people who are sick and no special pills, vitamins or drinks that can substitute for prescription medications and lifestyle modifications. Talk to your health care prowash your hands regularly. vider before taking any over-the-counter drug or supplement that claims DO: Read labels on over-the-counter (OTC) cold and flu medicines. to lower blood pressure. “Your doctor and other health care providers Look for warnings to those with high blood pressure and who take should know which over-the-counter medicines or supplements you are blood pressure medications. Some ingredients in cold and flu medi- taking,” said Willie E. Lawrence, M.D., chief of cardiology at Research cines can affect blood pressure. Decongestants, used for a stuffy nose or Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. “If something claims to be ‘natural’ congestion, and some pain relievers, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflam- or you don’t need a prescription, it’s not necessarily benign. It’s still a substance that has an effect on your body.” matory drugs (NSAIDs), are known to raise blood pressure. Decongestants include: DO: Work with your health care practitioner. “If you have high blood • Oxymetazoline pressure, it’s important to know that some medicines, even supplements, • Phenylephrine will affect you differently,” Dr. Lawrence adds. “If you’re struggling to • Pseudoephedrine. keep your pressure controlled, review your routines—including overNSAIDs include: the-counter medicines and supplements—and talk with your doctor • ibuprofen about changes you can make. You should never be too busy to manage • naproxen sodium your blood pressure.” • celecoxib. Check with your doctor before taking these medicines. A decongestant should be used for only the shortest amount of time possible-and never Learn more at www.heart.org/hbp. -(NAPSI) by someone with severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
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Prep-Your-Place Pointers
any people may be surprised to learn that fall is actually the most affordable season for home prep and repair projects. There’s less demand, so homeowners enjoy breaks on equipment and services.
He also suggests replacing the weather stripping around doors if you see any light around the edges. For less than $10, you can likely reduce electrical bills throughout the year.
An easy place to begin is at the window. Cracked and warped windows can often cause heat to escape. “Windows that produce a draft or feel cold on the inside should be replaced,” explains Richard Kasunic, a home repair expert with Window Nation, one of the country’s leading window replacement companies. Modern vinyl windows fit tightly to shield homes from wind, water infiltration and inclement weather overall. With that said, many homeowners have older windows and are often “heating the outside,” adds Kasunic.
Beyond windows and doors, exterior outlets, plumbing and utility access, chimneys and walkways should be sealed for unwanted holes, says Kasunic. And homeowners should have their furnaces and roofs professionally cleaned and inspected.
“On average, homeowners spend 40 percent of their utility expense dollars on heating and cooling,” he says. “But if new windows aren’t in this year’s home budget, you might want to pick up insulated curtains, window and door gap seals, and add draft snakes on windowsills.”
Finally, cover the water heater and change the furnace filter so your furnace doesn’t have to work as hard. If you are thinking of new windows, Kasunic agrees that this is the best time for both availability and price. Learn More For further facts and advice, go to www.windownation.com.-(NAPSI)