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… Challenge Tests for Asthma On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Exercise challenge and … how quickly you can breathe air in and out before and after taking medicine. Spirometry may be done before and after you …
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… Stroke: Changes in Emotions On this page: Overview Related Information Overview After a stroke, some people … the lifestyle they had before. Isolated by speech and language problems. Frustrated by the slow pace of recovery. …
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… Parkinson's Disease and Nutrition On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Most people with Parkinson's … a dietitian for help if you have questions about nutrition. Related Information Getting Enough Fibre Healthy Eating …
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… Heartburn: Changing Your Eating Habits On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Developing healthier eating … if your symptoms get better. Related Information Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) GERD: Which Treatment Should I …
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… Stages of Sleep On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The sleep cycle … cycle is usually repeated about 4 to 6 times each night. Related Information Sleep Studies Current as of: …
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… First Aid for Electrical Burns On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The first steps to take when a … as serious? Rinse the burns with water, and apply a bandage. There may be burns where the electrical current entered …
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… Basic Metabolic Panel On this page: Related Information A basic metabolic panel … for 10 to 12 hours before you have this blood test. Related Information Comprehensive Metabolic Panel …
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… Eye Injury: First Aid for Chemical Burns On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Immediately flush the eye with … diluting the chemical reduces the chance of serious eye damage. Fill a sink or dishpan with water. Put your face in the …
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… Avoiding Infections in the Hospital On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Hospital infections can be very … any wounds or sores. Tell your nurse right away if any bandages come loose or get wet. Tell your nurse right away if …
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… Dilated Eye Examination On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A dilated eye examination lets … your eyes were dilated, unless your doctor says it's okay. Related Information Diabetic Retinopathy Ophthalmoscopy …