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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the … as a series of 3 doses. The first dose is at 2 months of age, the second at 4 months and the third at 6 months. They … contact. The disease can result in very severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …
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… Rhinoplasty On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … to reshape your nose. It can be done to improve your appearance, fix a birth defect, or help you breathe better. The … with the rest of your face. It may also correct structural problems with the nose that cause chronic congestion and …
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… can help if your enlarged prostate is causing serious problems—such as kidney problems or repeated urinary tract … footnote 1 A few men will need a second operation several years later, because their symptoms return. This can happen … surgery if: You cannot urinate. You have a partial blockage in your urethra that is causing repeated urinary tract …
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… causes it? A cervical herniated disc usually is caused by wear and tear of the disc. (This is also called disc … them stay flexible. A herniated disc also may result from injuries to the spine. These injuries may cause tiny tears … Lumbar Herniated Disc Neck Pain Neck Problems and Injuries Current as of: November 9, …
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… Asthma: Ways to Take Inhaled Medicines On this page: Overview Overview When you use … A spacer and a face mask are recommended for children younger than 5. Using a spacer with an MDI may work just as … Dry powder inhaler (DPI) This device is for children 4 years and older and adults. How well the DPI works may depend …
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… to remember Catheter ablation—a procedure that treats the heart rate problem called supraventricular tachycardia … the catheters up into your heart. X-rays and other images of the heart help the doctor see where to move the … usually gets rid of SVT. What are the risks? Overall, problems might happen in about 3 people out of 100. footnote …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Janet and Nathan's story … injury and can be fatal. Due to his stroke, Nathan has problems learning, and he will have lifelong problems moving … Vaccines help prevent diseases that can cause lifelong damage. For example, meningococcal disease can cause brain …
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… Autogenic Training On this page: What is … body to relax and help control breathing, blood pressure , heartbeat, and body temperature. The goal of AT is to achieve … relieve the symptoms of stress. It can also be helpful with problems such as generalized anxiety, fatigue, and …
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… Guaifenesin Sustained-Release - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … used for ongoing cough from smoking or long-term breathing problems (such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema) unless … It works by thinning and loosening mucus in the airways, clearing congestion, and making breathing easier. If you are …
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… Nearsightedness (Myopia) On this page: … may be caused by a change in the cornea or the lens . These problems cause light rays entering the eye to focus in front …
