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… and inflammation. Regular or long periods of exposure to high levels of asbestos in the air can be harmful to your … bound tightly in an intact product. Asbestos exposure and related diseases have been reported in asbestos workers and … risk of asbestos exposure if safety measures are not followed. How can I make my home safe? If you live in an older …
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… can do to be more active. For most people, it's an easy and low-cost way to get moving and stay fit. Using a pedometer, … issues, or if you have not been active in a long time. Follow your doctor's instructions for safe levels of exercise. How can you get the best use out of a …
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… a meal as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Swallow the tablets whole. Do not cut, crush, or chew the … have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Your doctor may control your blood pressure with …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … of your heart (the ventricles) aren't able to pump as much blood as your body needs. Sometimes, the ventricles also … years after the pacemaker is implanted. These problems are related to the device or the leads. Most people do not have …
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… occurs when you cannot get enough oxygen from the air at high altitudes. This causes symptoms such as a headache, … It happens most often when people who are not used to high altitudes go quickly from lower altitudes to 2500 m (8000 ft) or higher. For example, …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … when the tear happened or if your knee already had age-related changes. Tears caused by an injury in younger people … small incisions. Surgery has risks, including infection, a blood clot in the leg, damage to nerves or blood vessels, …
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… and manage chronic health conditions, such as cancer, diabetes and arthritis. Health care professionals play a … between health care professionals and clients. The list below provides some examples of frameworks that have been … providing summaries of what was collaboratively discussed. Relatedly, underlying all conversations using an …
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… wavelength of light that is focused in a narrow beam. This high-intensity light is used to shrink or destroy skin … Healing usually occurs in 2 to 4 weeks. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions for caring for your wound. … the area. Discharge of pus. Fever of 38 °C (100.4 °F) or higher with no other cause. Citations Duncan KO, …
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… disease). Factor IX is a protein (clotting factor) in the blood that works with other clotting factors to help the … thinners" (such as warfarin), or to treat bleeding from low levels of liver-dependent clotting factors (due to liver …
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… of these happen at home - but you can reduce the risk by following these tips. On this page: Keep your home safe Keep … your older children do this as well. Cleanliness - wash high chairs, bibs, and eating areas with warm water and soap … These can be dangerous for babies, interfering with the blood's ability to carry oxygen. In severe cases, this can …
