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… choose treatment to prolong your life? You might consider treating your illness if: There is a good chance that it can … lifestyle changes. Other than my heart disease, I'm pretty healthy. My remaining treatment option is a heart … I will need to take a lot of medicines, continue my healthy lifestyle, and see my doctor often. I live a …
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… early treatment can slow down the virus and help you stay healthy. Getting treatment may lower the chance that you … and progresses to AIDS, symptoms get worse and the body is less and less able to fight infections like pneumonia and … the virus, these medicines can help the immune system stay healthy and delay or prevent AIDS. And they may help a …
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… a stroke, manage other health problems, and have a heart-healthy lifestyle. FAQs What is electrical cardioversion? … fibrillation often comes back. Normal rhythm may last less than a day or for weeks or months. How long it lasts … a stroke, manage other health problems, and have a heart-healthy lifestyle. What are the risks of cardioversion? …
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… the opening between the nail and nail bed. If you're healthy, the infection probably won't cause serious … diabetes or a weak immune system, your doctor may suggest treating the infection, even if it doesn't bother you. How can … Keep your feet and hands dry. Dry skin and nails are less likely to get infected. Put powder on your dry feet or …
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… or Indigenous descent. There is no simple reason why. Less access to good health care and differences in how … help to quit. Talk with your doctor or midwife about what healthy weight gain looks like in your pregnancy. Trust … help to quit. Talk with your doctor or midwife about what healthy weight gain looks like in your pregnancy. Trust …
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… is sometimes called pleuritis. What causes it? In young, healthy people, an infection of the lower respiratory system … up in the pleural cavity ( pleural effusion ). You may have less pain after this happens, because the fluid prevents the … is sometimes called pleuritis. What causes it? In young, healthy people, an infection of the lower respiratory system …
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… system problem No Nervous system problem How old are you? Less than 4 years Less than 4 years 4 years or older 4 years … 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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… have a scratchy feeling. Pain isn't a common eye problem unless there has been an injury. It's not unusual for the eyes … 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 tear off the skin. Yes Scrape No Scrape 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, … it is, and where it is on your body. Try these tips for treating a scrape. Stop the bleeding . Apply direct pressure …
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… before 26 weeks or who are very small— 1000 g (2.2 lb) or less—are the most likely to have long-term disability. Work … are considered high-risk. This means that you will have less freedom to move about and fewer choices about the … your preterm infant. If your baby's gestational age is less than 36 weeks, your baby may be moved to the neonatal …
