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… soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health … of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent …
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… Massage your sinuses by rubbing on the bony ridge above and under your eyebrows, under your eyes, and down the sides of your nose Drink water … side when resting or at night to reduce pressure on major blood vessels Avoid wearing tight fitting clothes or …
Medications
… This medication is used to treat anemia caused by certain blood and bone marrow disorders (such as beta thalassemia, … doctor or pharmacist. This medication is given by injection under the skin in the upper arm, thigh, or abdomen by a health care …
Medications
… ask your doctor or pharmacist. This medication is injected under the skin as directed by your doctor. If you are using this … of the injection site each time to avoid problem areas under the skin. Do not inject into skin that is tender, red, …
Medical tests
… to remove small samples of prostate tissue to be looked at under a microscope. The tissue samples taken are looked at … may also be used. A prostate biopsy may be done: When a blood test shows a high level of prostate-specific antigen … How To Prepare If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it …
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… as described in your action plan. This can keep asthma under control and help you avoid asthma attacks . It may … zone you're in can help you know how well your asthma is under control and if you need help. The three zones are: … activities. You use your chest muscles to breathe. The skin between, above, and under the ribs collapses inward …
Medications
… in people with kidney problems and in people with serious blood diseases. Liver disease may be more likely to occur in … may be more likely to occur in older adults with serious blood diseases (including blood cancers). Consult your … of the following unlikely symptoms: unusual tiredness pale skin signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go …
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… in people with kidney problems and in people with serious blood diseases. Liver disease may be more likely to occur in … may be more likely to occur in older adults with serious blood diseases (including blood cancers). Consult your … of the following unlikely symptoms: unusual tiredness pale skin signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go …
Medications
… Siltuximab can improve the symptoms of MCD including lumps under the skin, fever, weakness or tiredness, or night sweats. How To … medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood counts, platelet counts, uric acid, cholesterol, …
Medications
… of the vein into the surrounding area, it may cause serious skin and tissue damage. Tell your health care professional … treatment to the liver decreased bone marrow function blood disorders current infection This medication can make … center. Notes Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood count, uric acid blood levels) should be done while …
