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… while almost closing your lips. Breathe in for about 2 seconds, and breathe out for 4 to 6 seconds. Belly breathing … in those with severe breathing problems, both at rest and during exercise. This may be because bending forward allows … in those with severe breathing problems, both at rest and during exercise. This may be because bending forward allows …
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… on the type of chemotherapy treatment you are receiving, a second and third dose may be given 4 and 8 hours after your … a muscle or vein (IV) shortly before the start of surgery, during surgery, or after surgery by a health care … especially QT prolongation (see also How To Use section). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
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… a fresh outlook on life and feel that you've been given a second chance. This is a time of adjustment, taking care of … their own reactions after cancer. Think about getting help during this stage of your recovery. Your doctor can help you … their own reactions after cancer. Think about getting help during this stage of your recovery. Your doctor can help you …
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… can be very serious for pregnant women and their developing babies. If a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have … Rubella Syndrome (CRS). CRS occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who have rubella infection in the first … leaving the hospital. Rubella vaccine should not be given during pregnancy as a general precaution of avoiding live …
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… blood reaches the tissues of the body. This results in the development of a bluish tint (cyanosis) to the skin, lips, … heart defects. A bluish tint of the skin isn't common in babies with acyanotic heart defects, although it may occur. If a bluish tint occurs, it often is during activities when the baby needs more oxygen, such as …
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… Overview What are your responsibilities during your recovery from bypass surgery? You have several … to keep all of your medical information together and handy during your recovery, including: Self-care instructions. … for the incision (sternotomy) made to open your chest during CABG surgery. Because it is so important that this …
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… home and then back to the surgeon's office the next day. During this second visit, the surgeon will check your eye and prescribe … vision (clouding of the cornea caused by inflammation during healing). This usually goes away on its own. But your …
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… than 35, have regular menstrual periods, and have had sex during your fertile window (the 6 days each month that you … 35 or older, or you have irregular periods and have had sex during your fertile window for at least 6 months. You are at … any trouble getting pregnant with my first child. But my second husband and I have been trying to have a baby for …
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… These side effects usually go away 2 or 3 days later. During the donation Donations are done in a blood centre or … takes from 4 to 5 hours. You won't be able to move around during that time. It's not unusual to feel light-headed, … numbness around your lips, or have cramping in your hands during the donation. The donation may need to be repeated …
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… get used to the new person the child is becoming. Physical development Children in this age group: Often have a growth … age 13 in boys. This rapid growth usually starts before or during puberty . Girls begin to develop breasts and start … during these years. Thinking and reasoning (cognitive development) Children in this age group: Typically think in …
