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… Overview Breathing is hard when you have lung problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or interstitial … Overview Breathing is hard when you have lung problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or interstitial …
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… Have stress caused by physical changes related to puberty, chronic illness, or other issues. Are LGBTQ2S+ . Issues like … increased risk. Family history Children and teens may be at higher risk of suicide if they have: A family history of … Have stress caused by physical changes related to puberty, chronic illness, or other issues. Are LGBTQ2S+ . Issues like …
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… any pills, skip 1 period, yet have no other signs of early pregnancy, it is very unlikely that you are pregnant. Signs of early pregnancy include fatigue, breast tenderness or enlargement, … of whether you have missed any pills, take a home pregnancy test. Call your doctor for advice about the test …
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… apnea, because sleep apnea makes you more likely to have high blood pressure, depression, irregular heart rhythms, heart … treat sleep apnea, because it makes you more likely to have high blood pressure, depression, irregular heart rhythms, …
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… or beta-blockers. Hormones, including those involved in pregnancy and menstrual periods. A woman's symptoms may … your airways to narrow. Be tested for allergies. Skin or blood testing may be used to diagnose allergies to certain … or beta-blockers. Hormones, including those involved in pregnancy and menstrual periods. A woman's symptoms may …
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… had one or more big goals in mind, like controlling your high blood pressure or lowering your cholesterol. Are those goals … had one or more big goals in mind, like controlling your high blood pressure or lowering your cholesterol. Are those …
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… your baby. Your baby may be tested using a sample of your blood or an amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling . Is … children. Among whites, the chances of being a carrier are higher than in other racial and ethnic groups. You may … The test results may influence your decision about your pregnancy or help you make decisions about the care of your …
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… Overview Overview Combination pills are used to prevent pregnancy. Most people call them "the pill." Combination … dose of two hormones, estrogen and progestin. They prevent pregnancy in a few ways. They thicken the mucus in the … (ovulation). You have to take a pill every day to prevent pregnancy. The packages for these pills are different. The …
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… your community that can support you and your family during pregnancy, after birth and as your child grows. Becoming … overall best health. Prenatal services: Information about pregnancy and preparing for parenting (e.g. healthy eating, … and families who need additional support* Register your pregnancy as early as possible with your local Health …
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… your older children do this as well. Cleanliness -  wash high chairs, bibs, and eating areas with warm water and soap … can contain harmful bacteria and chemicals. For example, high levels of nitrates have been found in wells throughout … These can be dangerous for babies, interfering with the blood's ability to carry oxygen. In severe cases, this can …