I'm a big fan of pork and eat it quite often. Recently, my biology teacher mentioned something about helminths and suggested that people who love pork should consider taking albendazole, although I'm not entirely sure if that's how you spell it. Should I be taking this too? If so, how many tablets should I take, and when should I be taking them?

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I'm waking up every day with a cold and a runny nose, and it's really making it hard for me to focus on my studies. My head hurts and my eyes feel so heavy. I used to drink lemon water in the morning but stopped recently. Could you give me some advice on what I should do?

you might have allergic rhinitis try anti histaminic for the same

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I've been having a really annoying dry cough lately and it's been keeping me up at night. I've tried drinking more fluids and using a humidifier, but it's not getting any better. Do you have any recommendations for a good cough syrup specifically for dry coughs? I'd love to know what might actually help soothe this!

You can use Grylinctus dx or Ascoril

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Is it alright to drink water after taking any medicinal syrup, or should I wait a while? I'm not talking about cough syrup, just any other syrups. I'm curious if water affects the medication's effectiveness. Can you clarify this for me?

-Yes, it's generally okay to drink water after taking most medicinal syrups, as it can help wash down the medication and reduce any aftertaste. However, it's always a good idea to follow the specific instructions on the medicine label or ask your doctor i

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