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… If your doctor recommends it, measure your peak expiratory flow (PEF), or "peak flow." A trigger may not always cause symptoms. But it can … your airways to narrow. Be tested for allergies. Skin or blood testing may be used to diagnose allergies to certain …
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… in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new … toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or … irregular heartbeat, coronary artery disease, heart attack) diabetes a certain bleeding problem (hemophilia) Atazanavir …
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… a specific injury, especially if your symptoms began slowly or during everyday activities. Overuse injuries occur … Yes Red streaks or pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the …
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… to get health benefits from breast milk. Breastfeeding lowers your child's risk for sudden infant death syndrome … from some health problems, such as infections, obesity, and diabetes. footnote 2 Breastfeeding has benefits for you too. … to breastfeed. Even if you have a health problem, such as diabetes, or if you have had breast surgery, you can likely …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … screening tests? Screening tests for birth defects include blood tests and a certain type of ultrasound . Depending on … plasma protein A (PAPP-A). High levels of beta-hCG and low levels of PAPP-A may be related to certain birth …
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… doctor right away. Uses Quinapril is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart … disease and to help protect the kidneys from harm due to diabetes. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet if …
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… doctor right away. Uses Trandolapril is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart … disease and to help protect the kidneys from harm due to diabetes. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet if …
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… doctor right away. Uses Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart … disease and to help protect the kidneys from harm due to diabetes. How To Use Take this medication by mouth with or …
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… the throat pain that helped Nate give up smoking for good. Dealing with a sore throat all the time just wasn't worth it … the throat pain that helped Nate give up smoking for good. Dealing with a sore throat all the time just wasn't worth it …