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Naproxen sodium is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve mild to moderate aches and pains. This article discusses poisoning from an overdose of naproxen sodium.
Review Date: 4/17/2007

Naproxen sodium is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve mild to moderate aches and pains. Naproxen sodium overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Review Date: 2/3/2009

Narcissistic personality disorder is a condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and an extreme preoccupation with one's self.
Review Date: 11/15/2006

Narcissistic personality disorder is a condition in which there is an inflated sense of self-importance and an extreme preoccupation with one's self.
Review Date: 10/17/2008

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes uncontrollable sleepiness and frequent daytime sleeping.
Review Date: 9/7/2006

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes excessive sleepiness and frequent daytime sleep attacks.
Review Date: 9/2/2009

Nasal congestion refers to a stuffy nose. Many people think that a nose gets congested (stuffy) from too much thick mucus. This is incorrect. The nose becomes congested when the tissues lining the nose become swollen due to inflamed blood vessels.
Review Date: 10/23/2007

Nasal congestion refers to a stuffy nose. Many people think that a nose gets congested (stuffy) from too much thick mucus. This is incorrect. The nose becomes congested when the tissues lining the nose become swollen due to inflamed blood vessels.
Review Date: 10/23/2007

CPAP stands for "continuous positive airway pressure." CPAP is a treatment that delivers slightly pressurized air throughout the breathing cycle. This makes it easier to breathe. CPAP can be used by mouth, by nose, or through breathing tubes.
Review Date: 11/13/2006

CPAP stands for "continuous positive airway pressure." CPAP is a treatment that delivers slightly pressurized air during the breathing cycle. This keeps the windpipe open during sleep and prevents the episodes of blocked breathing in persons with obstructive sleep apnea and other respiratory problems.
Review Date: 8/24/2009

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