This is the case of a patient with total ulcerative colitis on. long-term treatment with corticosteroids and azathioprine. and development of Listeria meningitis. Diagnosis was con-. firmed with cerebrospinal fluid culture. The patient respond-. ed favorably to specific treatment with a combination of an-. tibiotics.
1 Up to one in three airline passengers suffers ear discomfort, pain, or even temporary hearing loss on takeoff or landing. 2  Rapid changes in air pressure cause the air pocket inside the middle ear to expand during takeoff and contract during descent, stretching the eardrum.
The expectorant helps thin and loosen mucus in the lungs, making it easier to cough up the mucus. Decongestants help relieve stuffy nose, sinus, and ear congestion symptoms. Acetaminophen (APAP) is a non-aspirin pain reliever and fever reducer.