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… Fran's Story: Finding Support When You Have COPD On this page: Fran's Story Fran's Story "I was so scared when the doctor told me I had emphysema. I was afraid to go … online every day and 'chat' with people. They cheer me up when I'm feeling blue. They answer questions. They give me …
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… Quick Tips: What to Do When You Crave Nicotine On this page: Got a craving right … cravings for nicotine can be intense for the first few days when you stop smoking, but they will get better with time. … cravings for nicotine can be intense for the first few days when you stop smoking, but they will get better with time. …
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… Domestic Violence: Checklist of Things to Take When You Leave On this page: Overview … or a library. Here are some helpful items to get together when you are planning on leaving an abusive situation. Keep … or a library. Here are some helpful items to get together when you are planning on leaving an abusive situation. Keep …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Decision … syndrome . But they sometimes show a chance of a problem when there isn't one ( false-positive result ). If you plan … But since I can have the screening tests, I've decided to start with that and then make a decision about amniocentesis …
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… Erection Problems: Should I Try Inserted or Injected Medicines? Decision Point … at any age. But they are more common as you get older, when you are more likely to have other health problems. … insert the tube into the opening in the end of your penis. When you press a button on the applicator, the pellet is …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)? Decision … understand your baby's health problem and what to expect when he or she is born. Results from the test can also help … with Down syndrome. I understand that at my age, the risk starts to go up. I had a second cousin with Down syndrome, …
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… Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? Decision Point You may want … is a bulge in part of the aorta , the body's main artery. When this bulge is in the belly (abdomen), it's called an … which is often deadly. What is the treatment for AAA? When the bulge is small, not causing symptoms, and not …
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… ADHD: Should My Child Take Medicine for ADHD? Decision Point You … 2 What are the risks of these medicines? Studies show that when used for only a short time, medicines for ADHD are safe … was just a little more energetic than other kids. Then he started preschool. We got a call from the teacher on his …
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… Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? Decision Point You may … diarrhea, and an allergic reaction. Taking antibiotics when they're not needed can make it hard for these medicines … easily blocked than those of older children and adults. When the tube is blocked, fluid builds up. This creates a …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction? Decision … baby or babies. The risk of premature birth is higher when you are carrying multiple fetuses, which increases an … miscarriage rate is lower if there are fewer fetuses at the start of the procedure. Emotional risks for you, especially …