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… Overview Medicine helps you breathe easier and keeps your asthma under control. Daily controller medicines help … before they happen. They also reduce inflammation in your lungs. Quick-relief medicines are used when you can't … in asthma medicine go just to the site of the problem—your lungs. This is different than the kind of steroid …
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… larvae of certain parasites. The parasites can get under your skin when you swim in freshwater (such as lakes and … goes away in about a week. An itching or burning feeling on your skin. Bumps on your skin that show up minutes or even days after you were …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If your baby is teething, you may have questions that many … that babies are putting "everything" into their mouths. (Your baby is going through the oral discovery phase of … from teething. Teething may cause a mild increase in your child's temperature but it does not cause fevers. Look …
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… against the lung causes the lung to collapse. This prevents your lung from expanding the right way when you try to … pain. A pneumothorax may become deadly if the pressure in your chest prevents the lungs from getting enough oxygen … diagnosed through a physical examination and a chest X-ray. Your doctor may also do blood tests to measure the level of …
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… pregnancy. It's a soft plastic ring that you put into your vagina. It's also called the vaginal ring. The ring … go without a ring for 1 week. During this week, you have your period. Your period may be very light. Or you may use the ring …
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… health problems. Although it isn't normal to have lead in your body, a small amount is present in most people. … examination to look for signs of lead poisoning. If your doctor suspects lead poisoning, your doctor will do a blood test to find out the amount of …
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… Include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains in your diet each day. These foods are high in fibre. Drink plenty of fluids, enough so that your urine is light yellow or clear like water. Get some … if needed. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Your doctor may suggest you use a medicine like polyethylene …
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… Age 3 Months On this page: Overview Overview You can watch your baby's behaviour to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your baby might have hearing loss. Does your baby: Listen to speech? Turn to you when you speak? …
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… Overview Oxygen therapy helps you get more oxygen into your lungs and bloodstream. You may use it if you have a … can make it easier for you to breathe and can reduce your heart's workload. Some people need extra oxygen all the … This is a thin tube with two prongs that fit just inside your nose. People who need a lot of oxygen may need to use a …
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… treatment seems to run in families. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and examine your skin and the rash. The doctor may diagnose ringworm …