eMedTV Health Topics A-Z
Pepcid Complete is a chewable medication used to treat common conditions affecting the digestive tract. This eMedTV segment provides an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.
Perforomist is a prescription drug that can treat COPD by opening up the airways to the lungs. This eMedTV page provides an overview of Perforomist, including information on how it works, how to use the nebulizer solution, and possible side effects.
Perianal cellulitis is a bacterial infection that occurs around the anal orifice. This eMedTV Web page discusses the causes and symptoms of perianal cellulitis, and provides information about diagnosis and treatment of the infection.
Perindopril is a medication that is licensed for treating high blood pressure. This section of the eMedTV Web site explains how the drug works and its available strengths. Information on how the drug should be taken and side effects is also included.
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
As explained in this eMedTV article, periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) is an illness characterized by involuntary leg twitching or jerking during sleep. This article discusses PLMD and its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Periorbital cellulitis is a bacterial infection that occurs around the eyelid. This section of the eMedTV library provides information about the symptoms of periorbital cellulitis and discusses diagnosis and treatment of this infection.
Perphenazine is a prescription medicine that is used to treat schizophrenia and severe nausea and vomiting. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at the drug, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
How does pertussis get into the body? As this eMedTV resource explains, pertussis is transmitted through contact with an infected person's respiratory secretions, which are most often transmitted when the infected person sneezes or coughs.
The pertussis vaccine is the best method of preventing the illness also known as whooping cough. As this eMedTV segment explains, versions of the pertussis vaccine exist for children up to age 7 and for adolescents ages 10 to 18.
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
This eMedTV article describes pervasive developmental disorder, which involves delays in the development of social and communication skills. This article lists the types and treatments, and explains the importance of early intervention.
As this eMedTV article explains, many people believe pet allergies are triggered by the fur of cats and dogs. However, the major pet allergens are actually proteins in the saliva of animals. This part of the Web site discusses pet allergy in detail.
Peyronie's disease involves a plaque that develops on the penis in the layers containing erectile tissue. This eMedTV resource explains how pain and lack of flexibility associated with Peyronie's disease can affect sexual intercourse.
Phendimetrazine is a prescription medicine licensed to help people lose weight. This eMedTV resource provides an in-depth look at phendimetrazine, including information about how it works, its side effects, and guidelines for taking it.