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… past 6 months. If you have not had a stroke or TIA, it's less clear that the procedure will help you. Your doctor can … the risk of stroke and death. Medicine and a heart-healthy lifestyle may work as well as surgery to prevent a … the risk of stroke and death. Medicine and a heart-healthy lifestyle may work as well as surgery to prevent a …
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… help you feel and breathe better and help keep your lungs healthy. If you have been recently diagnosed with asthma, it … you up at night. Your peak flow (if you check it) is 50% to less than 80% of your personal best measurement. Red zone. … reduce the swelling of your airways and prevent attacks. Treating attacks when they occur. The action plan will outline …
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… tip that keeps the fish on the hook. You can also use a barbless fish hook. It may reduce the chance of a fish hook … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… or foot). Yes Nail problem No Nail problem How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … to infection, foot ulcers, and other serious problems. Treating a nail infection Try home treatment if you think you …
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… injury? Yes Head injury No Head injury How old are you? Less than 4 years Less than 4 years 4 to 59 years 4 to 59 … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… Pregnancy Have you been skipping periods or bleeding a lot less than usual? Yes Periods are absent or lighter than … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… such as eczema , psoriasis , or seborrheic dermatitis . Sweating. You are more likely to get swimmer's ear if: You … Yes Ear canal problem No Ear canal problem How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… IG doesn't prevent infection, but it may make symptoms less severe. It also lowers the chance of birth defects, … Age 12 and Older Handwashing Immunizations Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and … Age 12 and Older Handwashing Immunizations Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and …
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… are many causes of dry skin. As you age, your skin produces less of the natural oil that helps your skin keep its … dry. So can living in climates with low humidity. Indoor heating or air conditioning can dry out the air inside your … prevent it? Practice good skin hygiene to keep your skin healthy. Here are some tips: Shower or bathe in lukewarm or …
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… cuff surgery to repair frayed or thinned tendon tissue is less likely to work than surgery to repair an injury to a healthy tendon. Risks Along with the risks of surgery in … less likely to work than surgery to repair an injury to a healthy tendon. Risks Along with the risks of surgery in …