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… about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) If you have COPD, you know how scary it can be to feel short of breath. Whether you just found out that you have COPD or you've been living with it for a while, you … COPD: Handling a Flare-Up COPD: Lung Volume Reduction Surgery COPD's Effect on the Lungs Forced Expiratory Volume …
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… your vulva. If a cause for your pain is not found, you may have vulvodynia. How is vulvodynia treated? There are many … to change the way you think about and manage your pain. Surgery. In rare cases, surgery is done to remove tissue … horseback riding. How can you live better with it? When you have vulvodynia, you may find it hard to do your daily …
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… combination of medicines—may work better for you. If you have health problems or are pregnant, you may not be able to … It's easy to use. Health Canada warns that you should stop taking the medicine and call your doctor right … It's easy to use. Health Canada warns that you should stop taking the medicine and call your doctor right …
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… tumour or stroke. Genes may also play a role. But you don't have to have a family history to develop it. Often doctors … doesn't help, your doctor may suggest a special diet or surgery to help reduce seizures. Health Tools Health Tools … old. Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. It causes jerking in the shoulders or arms. Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It causes …
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… the day. But if your blood pressure stays up, you have high blood pressure, or hypertension. When blood … topics, such as: High Blood Pressure . High Blood Pressure: Should I Take Medicine? High Blood Pressure: Taking … section Make a Wise Decision High Blood Pressure: Should I Take Medicine? Open/close information section Take …
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… cough is important to help clear the lungs of mucus. If you have a weak cough or a lot of mucus, you may need an … motion. Talk to your doctor before trying this. Some people shouldn't try an assisted cough. This may include those who: … as an unstable spinal injury or a broken rib. Had recent surgery. Have osteoporosis. Are pregnant. Related …
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… later in life. How to talk to teens Some teens will have been introduced to opioids as medication (e.g., T3s after dental surgery). Others may try using other people’s prescription …
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… cough is important to help clear the lungs of mucus. If you have a weak cough or a lot of mucus, you may need an … motion. Talk to your doctor before trying this. Some people shouldn't try an assisted cough. This may include those who: … as an unstable spinal injury or a broken rib. Had recent surgery. Have osteoporosis. Are pregnant. Related …
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… aspect of ongoing (chronic) pancreatitis . Many people have pain for many years. Pain may decrease as the damaged … may reduce pain in some people, particularly those who have mild or moderate disease. Stents. A procedure called … bundle of abdominal nerves may provide temporary relief. Surgery. Pain may be reduced by removing stones from the …
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… (IV) will likely be inserted during epidural. Women usually have a fetal monitor during an epidural, which may restrict … may react to anaesthesia or other medications during the surgery. This can be dangerous to her health. An example of … while she was asleep. May cause nausea and vomiting after surgery. Benefits Used when an epidural or spinal is not …