If you have a headache or cold, you may take a pain reliever to relieve your symptoms. Pain relievers such as Ibuprofen and aspirin are called Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs or NSAIDS. They are available by prescription and over the counter. Follow this checklist for tips on how to take NSAIDS safely.
Patients are often presented with a variety of treatments, medications and procedures that can be complicated and sometimes difficult to understand, both in terms of the expected result, but also in terms of possible side effects. One of the best ways to overcome this challenge is for patients to ask a lot of questions of their healthcare providers, so they can make the most-informed decisions for their own care. Patients can also play an important role in preventing infections while they are in the hospital.
