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… over your sternum and where your healthy blood vessel was taken. The wire will stay in your chest. The incisions will … feel tired and sore for the first few weeks. Your chest, shoulders, and upper back may ache. These symptoms usually … want to have surgery. Learn more Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Bypass Surgery? How Well It Works Bypass …
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… may be rapid or shallow. You may feel like you can't take a deep breath (chest tightness). Children with chest … may not occur until 4 to 12 hours after contact. Although severe attacks may seem to occur suddenly, they usually … is a written plan that tells you what asthma medicine to take every day and how to treat an asthma attack . It can …
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… or stand up. Always use your strong or uninjured leg to take the first step when you go up stairs or a curb (see … and relax your arms at your sides, the walker's handgrips should be level with your wrists. Then, when you rest your hands on the handgrips, your elbows should be slightly bent. To walk using a walker Set the …
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… Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Actionsets are designed … The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) recommends that all men should know how their testicles normally look and feel and that men should talk to their doctor if they notice any changes in …
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… Try these tips to have fun and stay safe. Bundle up and take the dog (or just yourself) for a walk. Rake leaves or … (not cotton) socks and waterproof shoes. Socks and shoes should fit closely but should not be too tight. Mittens rather than gloves. This …
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… If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as … Check with your doctor or pharmacist to find out what you should do if you miss a meal. Symptoms of low blood sugar … using this medication. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks …
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… itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) severe dizziness trouble breathing This is not a complete … precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular … effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any …
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… symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash severe dizziness itching/swelling (especially of the … precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular … effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any …
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… or prevent a lack of thiamine (deficiency) when the form taken by mouth cannot be used or would not work as well as … itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) severe dizziness trouble breathing This is not a complete … precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular …
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… syndrome? Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a severe illness that is caused by a virus called hantavirus. … not seen mice or their droppings before becoming ill. You should take precautions even if you do not see the deer mice or …
