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… (alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor) stops elastase from working when it is no longer needed. However, in people who do not … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with … unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your …
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… the airway and decreases the chance that it will collapse when you inhale. This may reduce snoring. This device is … to the throat muscles to prevent the airway from collapsing when you sleep. Research shows that oral breathing devices … the airway and decreases the chance that it will collapse when you inhale. This may reduce snoring. This device is …
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… are not too bad. I'm nervous about any kind of surgery, so when my doctor said it would be okay to wait awhile, I said, … and a few months ago I started having a lot of pain when putting in backyard fences. Then the pain started to … taking care of the problem, so I'm going to give it a try. When you own your own company, it's too expensive to keep …
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… can produce unwanted side-effects and are only considered when cryotherapy and curettage do not work. If you have … infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms help prevent … package for damage. Do not use a condom that has been damaged. Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom that is …
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… from the mouth, nose, or throat of an infected person. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the virus spreads … away from someone with mumps. You can become infected when you breathe in these droplets or touch objects and … area for an examination and attend the clinic at a time when the waiting room is empty. Bring your immunization …
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… feelings. It's important to know exactly what you mean when you say "I feel dizzy." It can help you and your doctor … are moving. The feeling often goes away or improves when you lie down. If it gets worse, it can lead to a … ( syncope ). You may sometimes feel nauseated or vomit when you are light-headed. Vertigo is a feeling that you or …
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… in the vagina, an infection, or polyps on the cervix. When you have unexpected bleeding, it's important to let … bleeding? Bleeding is abnormal if it occurs at a time when you aren't expecting it or if it's a lot heavier or … It's normal for some people to feel a little light-headed when they first stand up. But anything more than that may be …
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… have any symptoms. What are the potential complications? When the infection that is causing cervicitis is not … infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external (“male”) and internal … condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged condom Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom …
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… heart pumping and keep blood flowing to the lungs and body. When the heart beats too fast, too slow, or with a skipping … children, an extra heartbeat isn't a cause for concern. When heart rate or rhythm changes are minor Many changes in … faster or skip a beat. Your heart rate or rhythm can change when you are under stress or having pain. Your heart may …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Crying lets others know when a young child is hungry, wet, tired, too warm, too … or illness. Constipation. A crying episode that occurs when the child is trying to pass a stool normally will stop when the stool is passed. Diaper rash . Irritated skin …
