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… Allergy Shots for Asthma On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect After Treatment Why … doctor to be checked every 6 to 12 months. After 3 to 5 years of getting allergy shots, you and your doctor may need … (such as trouble breathing). What To Think About Children younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. Children ages …
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… Determining the Seriousness of a Burn On this page: Overview Overview The seriousness … burn occurred. The age and health of the burn victim. Other injuries. What to think about It is important to watch for … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview The seriousness …
Medications
… Carboplatin - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … suppression) that can result in infection and bleeding problems. Your risk of developing these problems increases … of urine) pain/swelling/redness at the injection site hearing problems (such as ringing in the ears, hearing loss) …
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… given. The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis; or With risk … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen …
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… High Cholesterol On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … "plak") in artery walls. This can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. What causes it? Doctors can't … medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart …
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… Allergies to Insect Stings On this page: Topic … if you're stung and how to give the shot. Also, be sure to wear a medical alert bracelet or other jewellery that lists … Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Shock Citations …
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… Autologous Stem Cell Transplant On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … to prevent infection. Your immune system may take 1 to 2 years or longer to recover after a transplant. Bone marrow … are good candidates for a stem cell transplant usually are younger than 70, do not have other diseases such as heart …
Medical tests
… Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … hormone (ACTH) in the blood to check for problems with the pituitary gland and adrenal glands . ACTH … change throughout the day. ACTH is normally highest in the early morning (between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m.) and lowest in the …
Medications
… Varicella Virus Vaccine (Chickenpox) - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … either chickenpox or this vaccine. Serious (rarely fatal) problems (such as pneumonia and inflammation of the liver or … Depending on the brand, children aged 12 months to 12 years usually receive 1 or 2 doses. Teenagers 13 years and …
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… Lurasidone - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as stroke, heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat, pneumonia) when this … not approved for the treatment of dementia-related behavior problems. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, …
