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Medications
… (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). It … lost from work or school. For preventing symptoms of lung disease, this medication must be used regularly to be …
Medications
… for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take all HIV medications … to fight off infections you already had, possibly causing disease symptoms to come back. You could also have symptoms … (hepatitis B, hepatitis C, cirrhosis) alcohol use kidney disease Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist …
Medical tests
… that can quickly check the extent of blood vessel damage or disease. Duplex Doppler. This test uses standard ultrasound … has other problems, such as preeclampsia or sickle cell disease. A transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound may be used in children with sickle cell disease. The test can check for the risk of stroke. How To …
Health features
… available to individuals directly through the BC Centre for Disease Control. To learn more about naloxone, see … a harm reduction program that is part of the BC Centre for Disease Control. Visit their website to learn about … Be Drug Smart health feature has been adapted BC Centre for Disease Control - BC DOAP Opioid Overdose Response Strategy …
Health topics
… problems such as arthritis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Physiotherapy may be used alone or with … a term from the past that means the use of water to treat a disease or to maintain health. The most common hydrotherapy … such as spinal stenosis , arthritis , and Parkinson's disease . Your physiotherapist will work with you to …
Health topics
… cartilage and causes bony growths (spurs). Certain bone diseases, such as Paget's disease and ankylosing spondylitis , may soften the spinal … (vertebrae). Bone scan, to rule out cancer and other bone diseases. Electromyogram and nerve conduction tests, to see …
Health topics
… These can include hearing tests and tests that check for diseases. These diseases may include congenital heart disease, jaundice, and genetic diseases, like sickle cell …
Health topics
… to use. These medicines are not an option if you have heart disease and need to take nitroglycerin or other medicines … medicines for erection problems are safe if you: Have heart disease. Have heart failure or low blood pressure. Are … about whether these medicines are safe if you: Have heart disease. Have heart failure or low blood pressure. Are …
Medications
… caused by a certain disorder of the inner ear (Meniere's disease). Decreasing dizziness helps to improve the ability … problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) pheochromocytoma stomach/intestinal ulcer This … caused by a certain disorder of the inner ear (Meniere's disease). Decreasing dizziness helps to improve the ability …
Medications
… only the types in the vaccine. It is used to prevent the diseases and will not treat active cervical cancer or other diseases caused by the types of HPV in the vaccine. How To … only the types in the vaccine. It is used to prevent the diseases and will not treat active cervical cancer or other …
