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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS

… in air that an infected person exhaled. But under some conditions, SARS has spread within an apartment building and … The greatest risk is to people older than 65 and those with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and heart disease. How … The greatest risk is to people older than 65 and those with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and heart disease. How …
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Missed or Irregular Periods

… periods are common in endurance athletes. Emotional stress. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes or irritable bowel … periods are common in endurance athletes. Emotional stress. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes or irritable bowel …
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Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling

… of the facility and staff. If you aren't confident that conditions are sanitary, leave. Find out the inspection … weak immune systems , such as those who have long-lasting (chronic) illnesses. What Happens You may become ill with … weak immune systems , such as those who have long-lasting (chronic) illnesses. What Happens You may become ill with …
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Hemophilia Preventing Bleeding Episodes

… of bleeding. If episodes continue, the swelling may lead to chronic pain and destruction of the joint. An infant or … of bleeding. If episodes continue, the swelling may lead to chronic pain and destruction of the joint. An infant or …
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Understanding measles

… for promoting health, preventing and controlling chronic diseases and injuries, preventing and controlling …
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Typhoid vaccine

… treatment A stomach illness with nausea and vomiting Chronic inflammatory bowel disease; or If you are pregnant …
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Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… virus (HIV), cancer, or have had organ transplants Have chronic lung disease Smoke How is this disease diagnosed? If …
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Exercising While Sitting Down

… pain is a warning sign to stop. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Healthy Aging Heart … pain is a warning sign to stop. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Healthy Aging Heart …
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Breathing Problems Using a Dry Powder Inhaler

… Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Current as … Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Current as …
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Donating a Kidney

… can exercise and take part in sports. Chronic Kidney Disease Kidney Transplant Organ Transplant … can exercise and take part in sports. Chronic Kidney Disease Kidney Transplant Organ Transplant …