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Medications
… Abatacept - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … in which the body's own defense system (immune system) attacks healthy tissue. This leads to swelling in the … vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose). Children using this medication should have all recommended …
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… It can irritate the skin, eyes, nose or throat. Allergy or asthma symptoms could get worse. Poor indoor air quality is … air pollution, especially when ventilation is limited. Knowing possible causes will help you improve the quality of … HealthLinkBC File #42 Radon in homes and other dwellings . How can I improve indoor air quality? For detailed …
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… thinking every day. After a while, it will come naturally. How can you use healthy thinking to reach a healthy weight? … filtering. You filter out the good and focus only on the bad. You don't give yourself credit for the good things you … that week. Should: People sometimes have set ideas about how they "should" act. If you hear yourself saying that you …
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… this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Arthroplasty is … nor will it stop disease activity. But if a joint is badly diseased, surgery may provide pain relief and improve … and bone is causing severe pain or reduced range of motion. How Well It Works Arthroplasty can relieve pain and restore …
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… shoes that fit well and keeping walkways clear of clutter. How to keep yourself safe You can reduce your risk of injury … shoes tied. Alert family and friends to your condition and how they can help during an attack of vertigo. Know whether medicines you take can …
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… who survive repeated or lengthy episodes of malaria as children will have some immunity to infection. However, this wears off a few years after moving away from … traveller and HealthLinkBC File #41d Travelling with children. Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) …
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… inner (medial) part of the elbow may be golfer's elbow . In children who do sports that involve throwing, the same elbow … the elbow normally. Yes Elbow problem No Elbow problem How old are you? Less than 5 years Less than 5 years 5 years … any pain in the elbow? Yes Elbow pain No Elbow pain How bad is the pain on a scale of 0 to 10, if 0 is no pain and …
Medications
… Buprenorphine - Transdermal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … head injury, tumor, seizures) breathing problems (such as asthma, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary … and moisture. Do not freeze. Keep all medications away from children and pets. See also Warning section. Do not flush …
Medications
… Minoxidil - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Minoxidil works by relaxing … on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on weight. Your doctor …
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… risk of severe illness is low for most British Columbians. However, people with respiratory illness, especially children with a history of asthma or wheezing may sometimes experience severe breathing …
