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… burning or heating tobacco or vaping liquid. It’s produced when using combustible tobacco products and electronic … There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco … cause physical reactions. These reactions include increased heart rate, less oxygen to the heart and constricted blood …
Medications
… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … or abuse) may cause serious harm, such as fast/irregular heartbeat or death. Do not increase your dose, take it more … unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your …
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… the soil and releases spores in the air. Infection occurs when the spores are inhaled. Wild and domestic animals can … Shortness of breath Headaches Fever Vomiting Weight loss If you experience any of these symptoms especially for long … health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed …
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… Feeding Your Premature Infant On this page: Overview Related … through a tube into the umbilical site or into a vein. When your baby is mature enough to feed from a nipple, you … enough to feed from a nipple. Your baby will probably need to start slowly with breastfeeding. If your baby is …
Medications
… cholesterol helps decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. In addition to a proper diet (such as a … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may affect the absorption of certain … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels, …
Medications
… once daily or as directed by your doctor. Medications for heartburn/reducing stomach acid (such as large amounts of … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood counts/platelets, liver …
Medications
… However, fenofibrate might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as cholesterol/triglyceride levels, kidney/liver …
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… physical examination are important parts of the evaluation when the person has symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer's … disease, HIV infection, depression, a head injury, heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure. In some … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… in the brain caused by too much CSF. How To Prepare Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products … is high. If the pressure is high, you may need other tests before the spinal tap. You will lie on a bed on your … skin. Then a long, thin needle is put in the spinal canal. When the needle is in place, the solid central core of the …
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… Follow general food safety precautions to help lower your risk of illness: Food safety: Easy ways to make food … illness Learn how water quality is regulated in B.C. and when extra steps are needed to make water safe: Drinking water Waterborne …
