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… Thrombolytics for Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview Overview Thrombolytics are medicines that rapidly dissolve a blood clot. They are used when a blood clot causes an emergency, such as a heart attack or stroke. These …
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… Naturopathic Medicine On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview … improve health and prevent disease and illness through the use of organic foods and exercise; a healthy, balanced …
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… Sedation On this page: Overview Overview Sedation is the use of medicine to help you feel relaxed and comfortable … when a blocked airway causes breathing problems. Being overweight. Anesthesia Current as …
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… Monoxide Poisoning: Protecting Your Home On this page: Overview Overview Here are some steps to … or corrosion. Also have them inspected each year. When in use, make sure they vent properly to allow gas to escape … stove damper before the fire is completely out. Don't use kerosene or propane heaters in an enclosed area. Don't …
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… COPD: Handling a Flare-Up On this page: Overview Overview In a COPD attack or … you have a COPD action plan, follow the plan. In general: Use your quick-relief inhaler as directed by your doctor. If your symptoms do not get better after you use your medicine, have someone take you to the emergency …
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… About Missed or Skipped Birth Control Pills On this page: Overview Overview Follow your health … pill, take it as soon as you remember. You may need to use a backup birth control method. If you miss two or more … how to take your missed pills. Pregnancy is more likely. So use a backup method of birth control for 7 days. If you miss …
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… Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Risks Treatment … electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a therapy that uses low-voltage electrical current for pain relief. You do … some people experience less pain. This may be because the electricity from the electrodes stimulates the …
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… Choosing an Insulin Pump On this page: Overview Overview Most insulin pumps … locks. The ability to "remember" how much insulin you have used for both your basal rate and your meal boluses. Insulin companies also offer other features. Some will …
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… you've gotten help with past challenges, what was the most useful? How can you use that now? Get help with the details. This might include … getting a ride or arranging for child care. Join a class or use a fitness app. Some people use social media or apps to …
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… Cryosurgery for Prostate Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview Treatment Overview Cryosurgery uses extreme cold to destroy cancer cells. It may be used to treat early prostate cancer. It's an option for …
