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… make sure to take care to protect yourself and your family. Physical sunscreens, such as zinc oxide, are usually thick … Sunburn Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: …
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… say so. Talk to the person about how quitting changed your health and sense of well-being. Talk about how you got … Do things together, such as going to movies or on walks. Activity may help the person think less about using tobacco … Smoking Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this … Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the risks and benefits of this medication. Uses See also Warning section. …
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… Hepatitis B virus infection Last updated March 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 25e Download PDF Document English … I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See your health care provider as soon as possible. If you have not … spoons, cookers and needles Use a condom during sexual activity Do not donate your blood, semen, body organs or …
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… so you take another one to feel better. You take natural health products without talking to your doctor or pharmacist … over the counter. It's important to remember that natural health products and home remedies can have strong effects on … all your pill bottles with you. Remember to include natural health products and over-the-counter medicines on your list. …
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… How is hemochromatosis diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical examination and ask about your medical history. If … foods that naturally contain vitamin C. Do not take natural health products that contain iron. If you get phlebotomy … . Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… allergies to insect stings diagnosed? Your doctor may do a physical examination and ask you questions about your symptoms and past health. He or she also may want you to have allergy tests … 3, 2017. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… is sometimes called pleuritis. What causes it? In young, healthy people, an infection of the lower respiratory system … or kidney disease. How is it diagnosed? Many different health problems can lead to pleurisy, so your doctor will … for what is causing your inflammation. He or she will do a physical examination and tests such as a chest X-ray, blood …
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… or ankles. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical examination and ask you about your symptoms and past health. For example, the doctor may look for pain and … (TIA) Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… the recent past. Your doctor will also ask about your past health and your symptoms. Your doctor may do a physical examination. If this doesn't tell your doctor … Swelling Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …