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… by others. How do isolation rooms work? Negative air pressure Sometimes isolation rooms use negative air pressure. This helps prevent airborne diseases (such as … filters the air before moving it outside. In a negative air pressure room, you may be able to feel air being sucked into …
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… ulnar tunnel syndrome? Ulnar tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the ulnar nerve at the wrist. This nerve is … the symptoms. Applying ice. Wearing a splint at night. Taking anti-inflammatory medicines. Finger, Hand, and Wrist …
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… viewing tool (colposcope). Remove abnormal tissue high in the cervical canal that can't be seen through the … be confirmed by colposcopy, cells may be collected from high up in the cervical canal by an endocervical biopsy. If the abnormal cells are high in the cervix, the CO2 laser can be used to do an …
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… pain, swelling, or redness of the scrotum or a feeling of pressure at the base of the penis. How is it diagnosed? A … they cause pain or embarrassment or when they decrease the blood supply to the penis (rare). Treatment is not usually … they cause pain or embarrassment or when they decrease the blood supply to the penis (rare). Treatment is not usually …
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… If it is cancer, removing the cancer usually relieves the pressure on the urethra . If prostate removal is not possible, surgery to relieve the pressure on the urethra ( TURP ) may be done. Urinary … If it is cancer, removing the cancer usually relieves the pressure on the urethra . If prostate removal is not …
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… the iris, the posterior chamber. This opening may decrease pressure in the eye and usually prevents sudden buildup of pressure within the eye, which occurs during an episode of … in the affected eye has been reduced with medicine or when medicines fail. Prevent closed-angle glaucoma in people who …
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… lungs are working. The spirometer can help you practice taking deep breaths. Deep breaths can help open your airways … exercise, keep track of your progress by writing down how high the piston or ball moves up the column. This will help … column will move up. Try to move the piston or ball as high up as you can or to the level your doctor recommended. …
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… such as Sjögren's syndrome or scleroderma. When you are taking certain medicines. After drinking alcohol beverages. … or an object in the nose. Diabetes. A symptom of very high blood sugar is a strong, fruity breath odour. Digestive …
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… avoid constipation. You can try these steps. Eat foods high in fibre. Include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole … avoid constipation. You can try these steps. Eat foods high in fibre. Include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole …
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… time. Strabismus occurs when the eye muscles don't work properly to control eye movement. When the eye muscles don't … other problems. Adults may develop strabismus from eye or blood vessel damage. Loss of vision, an eye tumour or a … to make the weak eye stronger. Other treatments may include medicines and eye exercises. Surgery on the eye muscles can …
