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… are not considered at high risk for HIV infection, because they use protection (such as gloves, masks, and goggles) … HIV in their blood. Whether the person seeks treatment with medicines, such as zidovudine (ZDV). If you are exposed to … control. Prompt reporting is essential. In some cases, medicine treatment may be recommended and should be started …
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… cultures. Yeast is another probiotic. Why are probiotics used? Many people use probiotics to prevent side effects … in your supplement. Complementary Medicine Natural Health Products (Herbal Medicines and Natural Products) Current as of: March …
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… properly. Lancets must be thrown away safely after they're used. Put used lancets in a plastic container (such as a … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, …
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… though they are very painful, cluster headaches don't cause long-term harm. During a cycle, you may be able to … during a cycle? When a headache starts, you can take medicine or breathe in oxygen from a machine to ease the … away. Don't wait for the headache to get worse. Take your medicine exactly as planned with your doctor. Do what feels …
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… your symptoms are. Treatments may include corticosteroid medicines, immunosuppressants, radiation therapy, thyroid … worse. To help reduce dryness and discomfort, you can use saline eye drops (artificial tears) during the day. And … health problems. Hyperthyroidism: Should I Use Antithyroid Medicine or Radioactive Iodine? …
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… the sleep they get is enough. Routine poor-quality sleep caused by health problems, medicine use, and stress from major life changes can lead to … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Mark A. Rasmus MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care …
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… may mean that you are having an asthma attack or that your medicine needs to be increased. When symptoms are present, … in the yellow zone includes the following: Take your medicine according to your asthma action plan. If symptoms … the red zone instructions of your asthma action plan, because your lungs are not responding to medicine. If you keep …
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… following ways: Casual contact In studies of hundreds of households in which families have lived with and cared for … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Peter Shalit MD, …
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… prevent allergens in your bedroom. Clean often. Regular housecleaning can help prevent allergens from building up. … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… can spread to the: Middle ear ( otitis media ). Sinuses ( sinusitis ). Other, more rare, complications include: … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam …
