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… your symptoms. How to prevent and treat flares. How to use your medicines and inhalers. How to save energy and make … family cope with your condition and the problems it can cause. One benefit of a rehab program is the chance to meet … and diaphragmatic breathing (belly breathing). They can be used to help you get through periods when you feel more …
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… have a more serious problem that needs treatment. What causes it? Normally, the muscles in your throat and esophagus … , or Parkinson's disease . An immune system problem that causes swelling (or inflammation) and weakness, such as … can also make the lower esophageal muscle weak, which may cause food and stomach acid to come back up into your throat …
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… or no pain after LASIK. Why It Is Done LASIK surgery may be used to correct mild to moderate nearsightedness in … LASIK may include: Clouded vision (clouding of the cornea caused by inflammation during healing). This usually goes away … vision (diplopia), usually in one eye. New astigmatism caused by wrinkling in the corneal flap or other flap …
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… and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in children. What causes them? Experts don't know what causes spondyloarthropathies. The presence of a particular … What are the symptoms? Spondyloarthropathies often cause: Low back pain that may spread into the buttock. Morning …
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… of the year and for at least 2 years in a row. What causes acute bronchitis? Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a virus. Often a person gets it a few days after … a cold or influenza (flu). Sometimes acute bronchitis is caused by bacteria. Acute bronchitis also can be caused by …
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… shots given to reduce your sensitivity to allergens that cause an allergic reaction. Small doses of allergens are … small amounts of the venom of the insect or insects are used. The treatment also is sometimes called venom … a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to the shots. Because of this possibility, the shots are given in a doctor's …
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… as they breastfeed. Drink enough to satisfy your thirst. Use one or more pillows to support your arms and the baby, support your back with a pillow, and use a stool to raise your feet. This will help you and your … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… exposure to the sun and its ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer … rays for long periods of time. Experts recommend that you use multiple methods to fully protect your skin. Preventing … Be careful when you are on sand, snow, or water, because these surfaces can reflect 85% of the sun's rays. Avoid …
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… is usually done as arthroscopic surgery. Your doctor uses a lighted tube called an arthroscope, or scope. The … to 7 days 4 to 6 weeks Drive, if the affected leg is to be used for gas and brake or for clutch 1 to 2 weeks, if: You … is removed, the risk of arthritis increases. This is because the meniscus is the cushion between the thigh bone and …
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… flap, long-standing, and degenerative tears—those caused by years of wear and tear—generally can't be repaired. … to 7 days 4 to 6 weeks Drive, if the affected leg is to be used for gas and brake or for clutch 1 to 2 weeks, if: You … of meniscus tears depends on the size, location, and cause of the tear. Tears that are located near the outer edge …
