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… Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common genetic disease that causes mucus in the body to become thick and … who have CF can have serious breathing problems and lung disease. What Causes It? CF is caused by a changed (mutated) … Carrier? If tests show that you are a carrier of a genetic disease, your partner also should be tested. In most cases, …
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… heart rhythm and whether you have other forms of heart disease. If your irregular heartbeat is caused by another type of heart disease (such as cardiomyopathy or a valve problem), you may need to limit your activity because of the other heart disease. How can you safely start an exercise program? …
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… infection from occurring again in people with advanced HIV disease. How To Use Take this medication by mouth with or … vision, color blindness) symptoms of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, unusual … as optic neuritis, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy) liver disease kidney disease alcohol use Ethambutol may cause live …
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… damage your lung function and increase your risk of heart disease and cancer. Most vapes contain nicotine and are as … health risks, including: Various cancers Pulmonary heart disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Even if users do not inhale, they are still exposed …
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… belly (abdominal) pain. These illnesses include sickle cell disease , diabetes , inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) , and cystic fibrosis . Sudden (acute) … belly (abdominal) pain. These illnesses include sickle cell disease , diabetes , inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) , and …
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… MD - Family Medicine Devika Singh MD, MPH - Infectious Disease Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise … MD - Family Medicine & Devika Singh MD, MPH - Infectious Disease This information does not replace the advice of a … MD - Family Medicine Devika Singh MD, MPH - Infectious Disease Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise …
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… stopped. Also, you may experience symptoms such as severe sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. To prevent … with diabetes, may increase your risk for developing heart disease. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with … severe tiredness severe confusion sweating fast/irregular heartbeat dark urine signs of kidney …
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… pneumonia, skin infections, shingles, a certain bowel disease (diverticulitis), swelling of the appendix … breath/rapid breathing, chest/jaw/left arm pain, unusual sweating, confusion, sudden dizziness/fainting, … breath/rapid breathing, chest/jaw/left arm pain, unusual sweating, confusion, sudden dizziness/fainting, …
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… dementia Communicating with a person who has Alzheimer's disease or another dementia can be very challenging. … Do not confront the person about his or her denial of the disease. Use short, simple, familiar words and sentences. … range of possibilities. Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Current as of: October 20, 2022 …
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… and can be dangerous for a person who has Alzheimer's disease or another dementia . Use medical identification. … an enclosed yard or garden. Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Current as of: August 25, 2022 … and can be dangerous for a person who has Alzheimer's disease or another dementia . Use medical identification. …