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… and where you are going. Always use well-marked trails when hiking and stay on them to avoid getting lost. How can … any wounds thoroughly with soap and water under moderate pressure for at least 15 minutes. Report direct physical … that can bite or burrow part way into your skin and draw blood out before dropping off. They can carry and spread …
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… can result in serious (possibly fatal) heart and blood pressure problems. This medication can be habit-forming and … doctor or pharmacist right away if you have withdrawal. When used for a long time, this medication may not work as …
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… can result in serious (possibly fatal) heart and blood pressure problems. This medication can be habit-forming and … doctor or pharmacist right away if you have withdrawal. When used for a long time, this medication may not work as …
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… it harder to breathe, and the baby may get less oxygen. But when asthma is well controlled, there are few risks to the … is not controlled, risks to your health include: High blood pressure during the pregnancy. Pre-eclampsia . This causes …
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… space). As the amount of air in this space increases, the pressure against the lung causes the lung to collapse. This prevents your lung from expanding the right way when you try to breathe in. You will likely have shortness … prevents the lungs from getting enough oxygen into the blood. What causes it? A pneumothorax is often caused by an …
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… Health Tools Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Treatment Overview Self-Care Condition … lip balm or cream that has SPF to protect your lips from getting sunburned. Wear sunglasses that block UV rays. Do … cell skin cancer include: Any firm, pearly bump with tiny blood vessels that look spidery (telangiectasias). Any red, …
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… learn more? What is non-fatal drowning? Drowning happens when a person is underwater and breathes water into the … testing and treatment. The doctor may order tests such as blood tests, X-rays, and other imaging tests, like a CT scan … signs. These include oxygen levels, temperature, blood pressure, breathing rate, and pulse rate. Non-fatal drowning …
Medications
… rash, shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, increased blood pressure, headache, chest pain, dizziness, … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with …
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… are gases and small particles. They are produced when fuels such as oil, gas, kerosene, wood, coal and … combustion by-products? Carbon monoxide (CO): Reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Acute exposure may cause … to prevent leakage Use only aged or dried wood, not pressure treated or painted wood that may form more toxic …
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… various conditions such as arthritis, severe allergies, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye … known as corticosteroids. Hydrocortisone injection is used when a similar drug cannot be taken by mouth or when a very … serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your …
