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… Foodborne Illness: Clostridium Perfringens On this page: Related Information What is C. perfringens … to pay particular attention to food preparation and storage during warm months when food is often served outside. …
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… Penicillin Allergy On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is a penicillin … to wear medical alert jewellery that lists your allergies. Related Information Drug Allergies Current as of: …
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… Asthma: How to Overcome Treatment Obstacles On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Asthma is a long-lasting … your life—you must treat it long term. But following a management plan can be difficult over a long period of time. …
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… Needle Aponeurotomy for Dupuytren's Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Related Information Treatment Overview Needle aponeurotomy … fingers throughout the day. You may have a few adhesive bandages on your hand at the site of the needle sticks. Your …
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… Reduced Ejection Fraction (Systolic Heart Failure) On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Heart failure with … muscle. This limited or blocked blood flow weakens or damages heart muscle and impairs the muscle's ability to pump. …
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… Enjoying Life When You Have Heart Failure On this page: Overview Related Information Overview People who have heart failure … list of your drugs (including both the names and dosages), in case you must be hospitalized in an unfamiliar …
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… Hypertensive Emergency On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What is a hypertensive … hypertensive emergency is very high blood pressure that damages the body. It can cause damage to the brain, heart, …
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… Making Medical Decisions as Your Health Changes On this page: Overview Related Information Overview For many people, diabetes leads … doctor. Revisit your answers over time. They may change. Related Information Living With More Than One Health Problem …
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… Suprapubic Catheter Care On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A suprapubic catheter is a thin … You may need a suprapubic catheter if you have nerve damage, a problem with your urinary tract, or a disease that …
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… Asthma Zones On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Asthma zones are part of your … Red Zone Asthma Action Plan: Yellow Zone Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Asthma: Taking Charge of Your Asthma …