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… the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a shorter … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney function, fasting blood glucose, … unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your …
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… Plan On this page: Overview Overview Knowing how to treat your COPD can help you feel better and give you peace of mind. This is true for everyday care and for when your symptoms get worse. When your symptoms suddenly … If you can't care for yourself in an emergency, others need to know how they can help you. How to use an action …
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… make RabIg. Many chemical and physical steps are included when preparing RabIg. These steps include inactivating and … If an animal that may have rabies has bitten or scratched you, get RabIg and rabies vaccine as soon as possible. If … already had a complete series of rabies vaccine you do not need to get RabIg. RabIg is given by injection into the …
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… Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glyburide belongs to the class of … of alcohol. It may be harder to control your blood sugar when your body is stressed (such as due to fever, infection, … your blood sugar regularly as directed. Lab and/or medical tests (such as liver/kidney function, fasting blood glucose, …
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… Wildfires and your health Last updated July 12, 2024 Download PDF: … irritate the airways as well as the cardiovascular system. When smoke levels are high, everyone should be monitoring … pulmonary disorder (COPD), other respiratory conditions or heart problems should be monitored more closely. Sometimes …
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… Information What is motion sickness? If you've ever been sick to your stomach on a rocking boat or a … or carsickness. What causes it? You get motion sickness when one part of your balance-sensing system (your inner … isn't much evidence that they help, but it's safe to try them. Benign Paroxysmal Positional …
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… by injection into a vein, be sure you learn how and when to start using this form of belimumab. If you are using … away if you have any very serious side effects, including: heart problems (such as chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests may be done while you are using this medication. Keep …
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… of acid in your stomach. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the … This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including certain urine protein tests), possibly … unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your …
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… stay necessary. The incubation period—the time from when a person is first exposed to SARS until symptoms … around a person who has SARS. Your doctor may order several tests to find out the cause of your symptoms. A chest X-ray … 65 and those with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and heart disease. How can I avoid being infected with SARS? The …