The People's Perspective on Medicine

Articles categorized as Anaphylaxis

Terry Graedon - April 7, 2025

Mango Skin Allergy Mimics Poison Ivy

Joe Graedon - December 16, 2024

The Perils of Cold Weather Shipping of Medicines!

Terry Graedon - August 4, 2025 - 7 comments

What Are the Alternatives to an EpiPen? neffy?

There are alternative ways to deliver an epinephrine shot in an emergency due to severe allergic reactions. What about neffy nasal spray?

Terry Graedon - June 27, 2024

Show 1390: How Insurance Company Rejections Impact Medical Care

Joe Graedon - January 5, 2023

Prednisone Side Effects: Deal With The Devil?

Terry Graedon - June 20, 2022

Wasp Sting Was Nearly Fatal

Joe Graedon - March 7, 2022

Lisinopril Side Effects Can Be Life Threatening: Beware Angioedema and ACE Inhibitors!

Joe Graedon - May 17, 2018

Are You Highly Allergic? What To Do About EpiPen Shortage?

Joe Graedon - May 8, 2017

High Drug Prices Shielded by Soaring Lobbying Budgets

Have noticed that your copay is going up or that your insurance company demands you buy a generic drug? High drug prices are a scandal in the United States!

Joe Graedon - October 3, 2016

How Can Orphan Drugs Be So Outrageously Expensive?

Congress and the FDA have seemingly forgotten the reason behind orphan drugs! People with rare diseases were supposed to get new meds at affordable prices.

Joe Graedon - August 25, 2016

EpiPen Price Increase Outrages Americans

The EpiPen price increase has triggered a media firestorm. The CEO defends the $600 price because the system is broken and a $300 coupon solves the problem.