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… symptoms include difficulty breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can include any of the … Give the epinephrine into the muscle of the outer-mid thigh, through clothing if necessary Call 9-1-1 or the local …
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… toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or … conditions that increase your risk of heart disease such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol/triglyceride levels. …
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… periods of time. Aerobic exercise gets more oxygen to your muscles. This allows them to work longer. Exercises for … can also get help setting your long-term exercise goals. Checking your exercise intensity The talk test is an easy … can also get help setting your long-term exercise goals. Checking your exercise intensity The talk test is an easy …
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… to check for bacteria, yeast, trichomoniasis, and white blood cells. Why It Is Done A vaginal wet mount is done to … to prepare for this test. How It Is Done You will take off your clothes below the waist and drape a gown around your … cells are not present or very low in number. Abnormal: High numbers of white blood cells often mean a vaginal …
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… ticks and deer that carry ticks are most commonly found in your community. Avoid those areas if possible. Cover as much … for ticks with nonchemical or environmentally safe methods. Checking for ticks When you come in from outdoors, check all … you find. Then put your clothing in a clothes dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill any ticks that might …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … (dehydration). Your risk is also increased if you receive high doses, or with longer use of this medication. Tell your … Monitoring may include hearing, kidney, urine, and drug blood level tests. Avoid other medications that may increase …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … (dehydration). Your risk is also increased if you receive high doses, or with longer use of this medication. Tell your … Monitoring may include hearing, kidney, urine, and drug blood level tests. Avoid other medications that may increase …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … tissue is trapped inside the hernia and is cut off from its blood supply. FAQs What is an umbilical hernia? An umbilical … the intestine gets trapped in the hernia sac and loses its blood supply. What happens in surgery for an umbilical …
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… heart failure, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias) high blood pressure liver disease kidney disease loss of mental …
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… is done by a doctor or physiotherapist, who applies firm pressure to the jaw muscles with the thumb or knuckle. … Trigger point compression works like a deep massage. The pressure may feel tense or uncomfortable at first, but as … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
