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… than usual. Coughing, especially when lying down. Fever. Lower respiratory system The lower respiratory system … No Vomiting after coughing spasm Is your baby coughing up blood? Yes Coughing up blood No Coughing up blood Is your … Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay …
Medications
… needs. Warning This medication may cause certain severe blood and bone marrow problems (low red blood cells/white blood cells/platelets). This can … (such as small cell lung cancer). Etoposide works by slowing the growth of cancer cells. Other Uses This section …
Medications
… or chest pain. This medication may often cause a serious blood disorder (decreased bone marrow function leading to a low number of white blood cells). This effect can lower your body's ability to fight an infection. Your doctor …
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… (chronic) health problems, such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, or high blood pressure. A list of the medicines you are taking. … in your family, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, or diabetes. What information should you carry with you? Always …
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… that weaken the immune system, and people who have diabetes . Valley fever occurs mainly in dry desert areas of … where valley fever occurs. You may have a chest X-ray and blood tests. In some cases, the doctor may take samples of … make sure you are getting better, it's important to have follow-up visits with your doctor. You may have a chest X-ray …
Medications
… factor complex. Factors are proteins normally found in the blood that help the blood to thicken (clot) and stop any bleeding. People with low levels of factor VIII and von Willebrand factor are at … to control and prevent bleeding episodes in people with low levels of factor VIII (hemophilia A). Some products are …
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… help your heart get stronger and work better. It can help lower the chance of a heart attack. When your body is in … can also help you manage other health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes. It will also help you feel better, have more …
Medical tests
… tissue from the body. A karyotype test usually is done on a blood sample taken from a vein. For testing during … be done on a sample of amniotic fluid or the placenta . Blood sample from a vein A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from an arm. Cell sample from a fetus …
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… after they have been infected with the virus. You need a blood test to see if you have HCV. About 75% of people … infection. People with chronic HCV may feel tired or have a low mood or stomach pain. They may pass the virus on to … through blood-to-blood contact. While there is a very low risk of spreading the virus through other bodily fluids, …
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… called "joint involvement." You get a score from 0 to 5. Blood tests. The part of the blood called "serum" is evaluated to look for rheumatoid … called "serology." You get a score from 0 to 3. Additional blood tests. The blood is also tested for C-reactive protein …