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… must be used regularly to prevent breathing problems (attacks of wheezing/shortness of breath). It does not work … the doctor regularly so your child's height can be checked. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when … and all your doctors know you use this drug. Overdose If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as …
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… Saying this instead of making up an answer or giving someone else's answer is often the first step in finding out what you truly believe. Talk with someone you trust. Talking can help you figure out what's … some of the things you choose to do. Take care of yourself. During hard times of loss and questioning your beliefs, it's …
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… death. Your doctor will put the pacemaker in your chest during minor surgery. You won't have open-chest surgery. … slow the progression of heart failure. It can do this by helping the heart's electrical system work well and by … slow the progression of heart failure. It can do this by helping the heart's electrical system work well and by …
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… Avoid contact of this medication with the eyes and skin during preparation and handling. Wear rubber gloves and eye … doctor has directed you to take low-dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention (usually 81-162 milligrams a … thiazide diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide) Overdose If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as …
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… (such as irregular heartbeat, angina, previous heart attack) high blood pressure seizure low blood potassium … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when … any medicines without your doctor's approval. Overdose If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as …
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… mefenamic acid) may rarely increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at any time while … and all your doctors know you use this drug. Overdose If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as … and all your doctors know you use this drug. Overdose If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as …
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… naproxen) may rarely increase the risk for a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at any time while … and all your doctors know you use this drug. Overdose If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as … and all your doctors know you use this drug. Overdose If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as …
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… overwhelmed or frightened by pushing. What to expect during second stage labour Vaginal examination to ensure … between contractions. Look into her eyes and help her focus during her contractions. Useful resources Labour and delivery Contractions during pregnancy: What to expect … Information on the second …
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… at which puberty starts varies widely among individuals. Helping your child or teen handle puberty issues Having an … Fortunately, education and support for adolescents during this period of life are becoming increasingly common. … at which puberty starts varies widely among individuals. Helping your child or teen handle puberty issues Having an …
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… or friend. Or you may want to donate an organ to help someone in need. Donating an organ while you're alive is … know Most adults can become organ donors. You can donate to someone you know. Or you can donate to your provincial organ … blood to see if proteins in the recipient's blood might attack your donated organ. Coombs antibody screen. This test …