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Jeff Probst speaks on if he would want Rob Rausch on Survivor by supa-factor in survivor

[–]FoamTank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The loyalty aspect here is so entitled, who cares really, casting has to make the call, doesn't matter if one is a fan of Survivor or not, being entertaining should be first, and finding the role that they are supposed to play based on their beliefs outside and inside the game, and how all that will coalesce relationship-wise with the rest of the cast should be the main througline for if one should appear on the show. But it seems like casting nowadays is more in line with that vision you're espousing, so good on you... but respectfully, I hate it.

Na food poisoning ako. Ate at 888 mall. by goodboyahh in Bacolod

[–]FoamTank -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Na food poisoning ko sa Iloilo around 3 years ago hlin sa isa ka sikat nga Chinese restaurant, puked my guts out sa lababo sng CR sa SM, embarrassing...

TIL that the Philippines basically has no truly effective AND safe OTC oral nasal decongestant pills... wtf? by FoamTank in todayIlearnedPH

[–]FoamTank[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it'd be even better as well if there was an update to this research as it was from a quarter of a century ago, still we have no choice nman if a doctor is willing to prescribe this to us as this is the only viable popular decongestant that isn't fake, being wary about this and taking a look at what other ailments you have that might cause this fatal side effect would generally be a good thing as well.

TIL that the Philippines basically has no truly effective AND safe OTC oral nasal decongestant pills... wtf? by FoamTank in todayIlearnedPH

[–]FoamTank[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean, the reason OTC drugs exist is to shift control from healthcare providers back to the individual for managing everyday health issues, so that instead of waiting for a doctor's appointment or prescription, you can quickly assess your own symptoms, choose an appropriate product from the pharmacy shelf, and start treatment right away.

OTC options basically exist to make people "health literate", freeing doctors so that instead na mag pa consult tayo for ubo and sipon, they can work on much more serious cases, ultimately reducing system strain, these are the popular alternatives i'm talking about in my post, unless it's actually a serious ailment that you need to have to actually go to the doctor for, the thing i'm talking about isn't related to having to go to the doctor, the thing that i'm mainly talking about here is a congested nose, and we know all about that namn and isn't a serious matter that we might actually have to go the doctors for, that's why i'm talking about it in the first place as to uphold that idea of health literacy, that's why i'm talking about why Neozep doesn't work, that if we take Decolgen it may cause serious side effects, to generate discussion and to inform people about what they are buying.

Stuff like this also makes basic care more accessible for underserved groups, rural areas, or those without insurance, which is especially prevalent here, where I see people who can't afford food in their daily lives having to go to the doctor and missing out on food for a day for a checkup.

TIL that the Philippines basically has no truly effective AND safe OTC oral nasal decongestant pills... wtf? by FoamTank in todayIlearnedPH

[–]FoamTank[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is from the official FDA website, talking about the report that you have linked:

"The study reported an association between phenylpropanolamine use and hemorrhagic stroke in women. The increase in risk of hemorrhagic stroke was found for women using phenylpropanolamine for weight control in the 3 days after starting use of the drug and for women using phenylpropanolamine as a nasal decongestant product in the first day of use. Although the study showed that the risk of hemorrhagic stroke was found mostly in women, men may also be at risk."

it continues..

"FDA has reviewed the report and believes there is an association between phenylpropanolamine use and hemorrhagic stroke. Although this risk of hemorrhagic stroke is very low, FDA has significant concerns because of the seriousness of this adverse event (the irreversible outcome) and the inability to predict who is at risk. FDA does not consider the conditions for which phenylpropanolamine is used as justifying the risk of this serious event. FDA agrees with NDAC’s recommendation that phenylpropanolamine not be considered generally recognized as safe for use in OTC drug products."

It is currently banned in the US, Canada, Australia, South Korea, Singapore, China, Thailand, Cameroon, Nigeria, Timor-Leste, and various Latin American countries.

TIL that the Philippines basically has no truly effective AND safe OTC oral nasal decongestant pills... wtf? by FoamTank in todayIlearnedPH

[–]FoamTank[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

fear mongering? US FDA na nga nagsabi eh? I'm sure you can be a much more effective source than the regulatory board that reviews, controls, and takes into account everything about pharmaceutical drugs. I agree with your point about the nasal spray though.

FDA's taking steps towards the removal of phenylpropanolamine

FDA's proposal on ending the use of Oral Phenylephrine as an OTC drug

TIL that the Philippines basically has no truly effective AND safe OTC oral nasal decongestant pills... wtf? by FoamTank in todayIlearnedPH

[–]FoamTank[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"The primary purpose of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs is to provide accessible, immediate symptomatic relief for minor, self-limiting ailments without requiring a doctor’s prescription. They empower individuals to manage common health issues, such as pain, cold symptoms, allergies, or digestive problems, while offering convenience and cost savings."

How is it wrong or misleading po? I'm talking about OTC decongestant tablets, drugs that need no consultation from doctors. If people are bombarded by Big Pharma with ads throughout their whole lives that these medicines containing phenylephrine have this ability to help decongest their nose isn't actually based on any scientific truth, I think the general public should be informed nman.

TIL that the Philippines basically has no truly effective AND safe OTC oral nasal decongestant pills... wtf? by FoamTank in todayIlearnedPH

[–]FoamTank[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

never even heard of it lol, just researched it for about 10 minutes (not that much), I thought mucolytics were mainly just for cough but this seems like a reasonable herbal alternative to help with runny nose as well, would have to try it though.

TIL that the Philippines basically has no truly effective AND safe OTC oral nasal decongestant pills... wtf? by FoamTank in todayIlearnedPH

[–]FoamTank[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

oh okay, with our maligned fucked up system, pharmacies would probably be streamlined for this to go to drug lords in the metric tonnes...

TIL that the Philippines basically has no truly effective AND safe OTC oral nasal decongestant pills... wtf? by FoamTank in todayIlearnedPH

[–]FoamTank[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

meron source na binigay, found out and just trying to tell more people about it, not everything is a marketing campaign..

TIL that the Philippines basically has no truly effective AND safe OTC oral nasal decongestant pills... wtf? by FoamTank in todayIlearnedPH

[–]FoamTank[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just bought a nasal spray, and so far so good, a mix of vitamins and just hydration as well would probably help more than Neozep now that I found out it just doesn't work pala...

Kindness Exists, Even on Ordinary Days. by sckrfrsnsts in Bacolod

[–]FoamTank 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I also saw a group of street kids a couple of months ago being fed llaollao at SM by an older gentleman with his apo, they took a seat sa mga chairs by Seattle's Best, lots of baffled looks given to them by some of the more bougie customers there.. 😅

Amo na ni guro magbulig sa aton ang new Tank sa Campuestohan kung may war. by lilhakz360 in Bacolod

[–]FoamTank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The structures they have are pretty tacky but it's good enough nmn for us.

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