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… COPD Action Plan On this page: Overview Overview Knowing how to treat your COPD can … right away. As you know, COPD can cause serious breathing problems, so it's important to know when to get help. My … exercises to improve airflow and help keep my lungs clear. Find ways to conserve energy. Other recommendations …
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… to deal with low blood sugar Here are some ways you can manage low blood sugar. Be prepared Keep some glucose or … Be sure that your partner and others concerned know your early symptoms, including the signs of low blood sugar at … your doctor if you are having frequent low blood sugar problems. Your medicine for diabetes may need to be adjusted …
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… medicines that can lower blood sugar as a side effect. Have problems with your kidneys or liver. Low blood sugar levels … your blood sugar is low. If you've had diabetes for many years, you may not have symptoms until your blood sugar is … drive if your blood sugar level is less than 4.0 mmol/L. Wear medical identification at all times. Wearing a medical …
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… Finding Your Own Routine When You Have Diabetes On this page: Andy's Story Andy's Story Two years ago, when his doctor told him he had type 2 diabetes, … At the class, he heard about the kinds of foot and nerve problems that can happen if blood sugar isn't controlled. As …
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… Tube-Shunt Surgery for Glaucoma On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … lifting, and straining. After surgery, people who have problems with constipation may need to take laxatives to … raise the pressure inside the eye. Your doctor may suggest wearing a shield at night to avoid rubbing the eye when you …
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… Folliculitis On this page: … of your body that has hair. But it is most common on the beard area, arms, back, buttocks, and legs. What causes it? … if you have damaged hair follicles. Shaving or wearing clothes that rub the skin can irritate the follicles, …
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… Plantar Fascia Release On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … To Expect If you have traditional open surgery, you may wear a non-weight-bearing cast or walking boot, for 2 to 3 … 2 Risks Risks of plantar fascia release include: Nerve problems, including nerve entrapment or tarsal tunnel …
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… you or your baby. Checking your blood sugar helps you manage your diabetes during pregnancy. It helps you treat low … your blood sugar is low. If you've had diabetes for many years, you may not have symptoms until your blood sugar is … drive if your blood sugar level is less than 4.0 mmol/L. Wear medical identification at all times. Wearing a medical …
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… Fundoplication Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) On this page: Surgery Overview … are asthma, hoarseness, and cough along with reflux. Learn more GERD: Which Treatment Should I Use? How Well It … of surgery—bloating caused by gas buildup, swallowing problems, pain at the surgical site—are as bothersome as …
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… COPD: Lung Volume Reduction Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery … than other people with COPD. Certain other serious medical problems. For other people LVRS, compared to medical … respond to medical therapy. Who are younger than 75 to 80 years old. Who have not smoked for at least 4 months. Who …
