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… called Tubersol® under the top layer of skin on your forearm. Second appointment You must go back to the clinic 48 … a health care practitioner read your test. People with TB infections usually respond with a raised, firm reaction at … epinephrine (adrenaline) and transfer by ambulance to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you …
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… fluid can build up because of problems such as infection, heart failure, and lung cancer. The procedure may be done to … of your clothes (you may be allowed to keep on your underwear if it does not interfere with the procedure). You will … Results Description Normal: A small amount of clear, colourless, or pale yellow pleural fluid, usually less …
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… exposed to the yellow fever virus, such as certain researchers and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen … epinephrine (adrenaline) and transfer by ambulance to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the rotavirus … that get the vaccine. At most, this could affect 1 baby a year in B.C. By comparison, each year in B.C. about 1 in 4,000 children under the age of 1 get …
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… at the front parts of the eye. These parts include the clear, outer covering (cornea), the lens, and the coloured … slit lamp examinations are done to find eye problems at an early stage and to guide treatment if eye problems develop. … or after a bone marrow transplant. How To Prepare If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you will need to remove them …
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… problems. This condition is rare. Finding the condition early and treating it can help limit long-term problems. But … because of: Bleeding in the fetus before birth. Certain infections in the birth parent, such as toxoplasmosis or … bifida. A genetic condition. What are the symptoms? The clearest symptom of hydrocephalus is a head that is larger …
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… make breathing easier, and give the spine a more normal appearance. In spinal fusion for scoliosis , rods, hooks, … part of the spine that is fused. But in some situations, early surgery can't be avoided. Learn more Scoliosis: Should … deep breathing and coughing help prevent this. Deep wound infections are rare but may require another surgery. Late …
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… are the symptoms? Common symptoms of esophagitis include: Heartburn. Pain when you swallow. Trouble swallowing food or liquids. Chest pain (may be similar to the pain of a heart attack). A cough. Sometimes it also causes: Nausea or … your mattress. Adding extra pillows does not work. Do not wear tight clothing around your middle. Lose weight if you …
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… the person may feel more comfortable. Catheter care Wear disposable gloves when handling someone's catheter. Make … Sexual intercourse may still be possible for people who wear a catheter. It's best to talk with a doctor about … of fluids. If fluids need to be limited because of kidney, heart, or liver disease, talk with the doctor before …
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… been immunized or haven't had a booster in the last 10 years are more likely to get tetanus. This includes people … who has it. What are the symptoms? Tetanus symptoms appear slowly and get worse over time. The time it takes for symptoms to appear after a cut or injury ranges from days to months. In …
