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… they are electronic devices. They heat tobacco to a very high temperature so that the user can inhale nicotine … throat, sinus and stomach Heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure Dental diseases, including receding gums and tooth …
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… worse than they are and may bleed a lot because of the good blood supply to these areas. Controlling the bleeding will … the wound. The bleeding does not stop or slow down with pressure. Blood is quickly soaking through bandage after … may need tetanus immunoglobulin (IG) for a wound that is at high risk for developing tetanus. The immunoglobulin is …
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… promptly. This medication may cause a serious drop in blood pressure, especially after starting or increasing your dose … Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you …
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… to prevent an episode of variceal bleeding by lowering the pressure in the enlarged veins (varices). Variceal bleeding … veins in the esophagus, stomach, and rectum enlarge to help blood flow through the liver. By slowing the heart rate and widening the blood vessels, beta-blocker medicines such as propranolol …
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… On this page: Overview Overview High blood sugar from diabetes can affect the body's immune … ability to fight infections and heal wounds. People with high blood sugar from diabetes can be more severely affected …
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… of a heart attack. These may include: Chest pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest. Sweating. … if any, is safe. Manage other health problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. If you think you may have a …
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… heart disease. For most people, it feels like chest pain or pressure. Some people feel other symptoms. These include … oxygen. This most often happens because of a shortage of blood and oxygen to the heart muscle. This low blood flow is often a result of narrowed blood vessels. The …
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… most often used to stop cluster headaches include: High-flow oxygen inhalation therapy. You breathe oxygen … sprayed in the nose, or taken by mouth as a pill to reduce pressure and pain. Octreotide. Octreotide can be used as a … Headaches Citations Cohen AS, et al. (2009). High-flow oxygen for treatment of cluster headache: A …
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… have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Rarely, this medication may cause sudden breathing …
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… Diabetes in Children: Food Issues at School Diabetes: High or Low Blood Sugar in Young Children Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger … With Disabilities Stay Active Helping Kids Handle Peer Pressure Helping Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and …
