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Overview A pulse oximeter is a device that checks to see how much oxygen your blood is carrying. Usually a small clip is put on the end of your finger. (Sometimes it's put on your toe or earlobe.) …
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… blood pressure monitoring. Ankle pressure In most people, the resting ankle pressure is … blood pressure monitoring. Ankle pressure In most people, the resting ankle pressure is …
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… and limiting contact with others can help prevent the spread of croup. As children grow … and limiting contact with others can help prevent the spread of croup. As children grow …
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Overview What is premature (preterm) birth? Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks. When delivery occurs between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it's called a preterm birth. A baby born early is …
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… Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Allergy Shots for Asthma Alpha-1 Antitrypsin … Goals Asthma Triggers Asthma Zones Asthma: Controlling Cockroaches Asthma: Educating … Goals Asthma Triggers Asthma Zones Asthma: Controlling Cockroaches Asthma: Educating …
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… Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children Relieving a Cough … Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children Relieving a Cough …
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… tissue. It looks for conditions such as lung cancer or fibrous tissue in the lungs … test can be checked for signs of infection or cancer. Computed tomography (CT) scan. A CT … tissue. It looks for conditions such as lung cancer or fibrous tissue in the lungs …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… about them. Heart Failure: Should I Get an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)? 1 … amount of blood your heart pumps (ejection fraction).Your doctor also will consider other … to live more than 1 year. Your ejection fraction is lower than normal. You have had a …
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… minor surgery. It can usually be done using local anesthesia. Your doctor will make … Blood clots may form in your arms, causing a lot of swelling. A lung could collapse … You take medicines for whatever disease is causing your heart rate problem. You will …
