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… (left ventricle) doesn't pump blood out to the body as well as it should. It's sometimes called systolic heart … when your heart pumps blood. So the amount of blood being pumped out is less than the body needs. To see how … (left ventricle) doesn't pump blood out to the body as well as it should. It's sometimes called systolic heart …
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… or both. Knowing what zone you're in can help you know how well your asthma is under control and if you need help. The … in this zone, you may be having a severe asthma attack. Being in the red zone is dangerous. If you're in the red … or both. Knowing what zone you're in can help you know how well your asthma is under control and if you need help. The …
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… for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete … female genitals, anal itching). Hydrocortisone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types … and length of treatment depends on the type of condition being treated. Do not bandage, cover, or wrap the area …
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… may include your reason(s) to live. Rank these ideas by how well you think they'll work. What might keep you from using … in a crisis. Who do you trust and confide in? Who is always there when you need them? This might be a friend, a … emergency rooms, and local crisis hotlines. Think through ways to keep yourself safe. Do you have weapons or other …
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… wash their hands, sing the alphabet song Rinse hands well under warm running water Dry your hands with a clean …
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… unless they get treatment. The cause of depression is not well understood. There may be many factors involved. But if … unless they get treatment. The cause of depression is not well understood. There may be many factors involved. But if …
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… cause any symptoms, many are discovered in people who are being treated for a different condition. If your doctor … because surgery also has risks. Your doctor may suggest ways to keep your blood vessels as healthy as possible, such … because surgery also has risks. Your doctor may suggest ways to keep your blood vessels as healthy as possible, such …
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… without getting very sick. The vaccine can be used two ways: Before exposure to mpox The vaccine is given before … mpox, before you have symptoms The vaccine is given after being exposed to the virus. This prevents illness or severe …
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… than one. In normal bone, the bone tissue is constantly being broken down, absorbed into the body, and then rebuilt … do to help yourself when you have Paget's disease. Learn ways to manage your pain. For example, you might keep a pain … Take care to avoid falls. For example, keep your home's walkways free of clutter and electric cords. Put grab bars in …
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… your face. Trouble speaking, chewing, and swallowing. Not being able to move your eyes. Back pain. Symptoms usually … your face. Trouble speaking, chewing, and swallowing. Not being able to move your eyes. Back pain. Symptoms usually …