Craig Marsh

Asthma

What is an asthma action plan?

An asthma action plan (sometimes called an asthma management plan) is created between a person with asthma and their clinician. This can be a GP, asthma nurse or asthma specialist. The plan acts like an asthma treatment guideline and tells you what medication you should be taking, and when you should be taking it. The plan also gives you instructions on what to do if your condition gets worse and what emergency action you should take if needed.

Asthma

What do the different asthma inhaler colours mean?

Asthma inhalers come in lots of colours. However, the most memorable tend to be the brown and blue ones, probably because they are prescribed more frequently. People often refer to their inhalers by the colour instead of their name, as it can be easier to do so. But what do the colours actually mean and how reliable are they as a guide?

Erectile dysfunction

Is a physical condition causing my ED?

Erectile dysfunction is a condition where a man isn’t able to get or keep an erection hard enough for sex. The main causes of ED are physical, psychological or a mix of the two. Physical causes of impotence include everything from medication side effects to illnesses or even physical problems, like injuries. [Psychological reasons for impotence], on the other hand, can be things like stress, poor mental health or relationship worries.

Erectile dysfunction

Can ED be linked to other sexual problems?

To treat your ED, it’s important to also address any other conditions you’re experiencing before, during or after sex. Read on to learn more about common sexual problems and how they relate to erectile dysfunction.

Erectile dysfunction

Natural Viagra and herbal ED remedies: do they work?

For years, some have claimed that herbal remedies can help to keep men hard in the bedroom, and increase sex drive. But if you’re looking for a simple trick to cure ED, will they actually help you? Let’s take a closer look.

Contraception

Birth control options for men and the ‘male contraceptive pill’

If you’re having sex, chances are you’re thinking about birth control. But besides condoms, most of what’s out there is made for women. What’s a man who wants control over his reproductive health to do? Male birth control hasn’t historically gotten the same scientific attention or cultural buy-in of the pill, but progress is happening. Birth control for men — including, yes, a male birth control pill — is on the horizon. It’s just not here quite yet.