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… Croup: Managing a Croup Attack Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close … information section Health Topics 7 Reasons You May Need a COVID-19 Viral Test Acute Bronchitis Acute Respiratory … Deficiency Genetic Testing Altitude Sickness Anthrax Antibody Test for COVID-19 Asbestos and Lung Cancer Assess …
Medications
… Uses Sotrovimab is a medication that has been used to treat COVID-19 on an emergency/interim use basis. It is used by people 12 years of age and older who have recently tested positive for coronavirus, have had mild to moderate … and benefits of treatment with sotrovimab. Sotrovimab is an antibody which, when given soon after infection, can …
Medications
… and imdevimab is a product that has been used to treat COVID-19 on an emergency/interim use basis. It is used by people 12 years of age and older who have recently tested positive for coronavirus, have had mild to moderate … casirivimab and imdevimab may help people who have recently tested positive for coronavirus stay out of the hospital. …
Medical tests
… Immunoglobulins On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done … are exposed to outside foreign substances. This type of antibody is also found in saliva, tears, and blood. About … in all body fluids. They are the smallest but most common antibody (75% to 80%) of all the antibodies in the body. IgG …
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… may recommend a monthly injection of the RSV monoclonal antibody during the winter RSV season. These monthly shots … first. This is because it's dangerous for a newborn to get COVID-19, pertussis (whooping cough), or influenza (flu). … may recommend a monthly injection of the RSV monoclonal antibody during the winter RSV season. These monthly shots …
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… I Start Taking Medicines for MS? Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close … Arthritis and Osteoarthritis Complications of Lupus COVID-19: People Who Are at High Risk for Serious Illness … (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) Lupus and Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Lupus and Pregnancy Lupus: Criteria for …
Medications
… is approved to be used in Canada to prevent or treat COVID-19. If used to prevent COVID-19, it should not be used by people who have had a recent exposure to someone infected with COVID-19. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits …
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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What is … you have lupus symptoms and you have a positive antinuclear antibody test result, you may not need more testing. If your … get all the nutrients you need. Avoid infections such as COVID-19, colds, and influenza (flu). Talk with your doctor …
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… is, the less air your lungs are able to move. Spirometry tests are used to measure lung function. They measure how … push the air out of your lungs. For people with COPD, the test measures how well the lungs do two important jobs: How … pulmonary disease: 2020 GOLD Science Committee report on COVID-19 and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. American …
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… other respiratory illnesses including the common cold and COVID-19. If you are sick, stay home until your fever is … other respiratory illnesses including the common cold and COVID-19. Use  the BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool  to find … if you or your family members need further assessment or testing for COVID-19. Understanding seasonal influenza can …