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… the amount of oxygen that flows into your lungs and bloodstream. If your COPD is very bad and your blood oxygen … least 15 hours a day with as few interruptions as possible. During exercise. For some people with COPD, blood oxygen … prescribed to raise the saturations to between 90% to 92%. Higher flow rates usually don't help. They can even be …
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… a desire for less-than-healthy foods. Foods advertised during children's TV shows tend to have very little … and child can affect eating behaviour. If children are pressured to eat a certain food, they are more likely to … and child can affect eating behaviour. If children are pressured to eat a certain food, they are more likely to …
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… Overview Overview Babies grow quickly during the first year of life. Weight, length, and head … may drool, chew on objects or hands, and act fussy from the pressure of new teeth coming in. Keep in mind that each baby … may drool, chew on objects or hands, and act fussy from the pressure of new teeth coming in. Keep in mind that each baby …
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… in the intestines. If these nerves have been damaged by high blood sugar levels, food and waste products may move through … in the intestines. If these nerves have been damaged by high blood sugar levels, food and waste products may move …
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… properly and may prevent serious side effects (such as air pressure buildup inside the lungs). Rarely, sudden worsening … using this medication. This medication must not be used during pregnancy since it may harm an unborn baby. Consult … Notes Lab and/or medical tests (such as lung function, blood counts) should be done while your child is using this …
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… help with using the toilet and taking medicines, checking blood pressure and weight, and care for those with dementia. … as getting medicines, checking glucose levels, and checking blood pressure. Assisted-living facilities usually provide …
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… loss (osteoporosis) for women after menopause who are at high risk of having broken bones (fractures). It works by … effects, including: signs of low level of calcium in the blood (such as muscle spasms, numbness/tingling of the … by women of childbearing age. It is unlikely to be used during pregnancy or breast-feeding. Consult your doctor if …
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… your medical history, especially of: gout kidney disease high uric acid level in the blood (hyperuricemia) intestinal problems (such as blockage) … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
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… doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: high fat (lipid) levels in the blood liver disease kidney disease lung disease anemia blood … bone pain and mental/mood changes while using this drug. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
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… of being born with a neural tube defect? NTDs can happen during the very early weeks of pregnancy, when you may not … You might need a larger dose of folic acid if you are at higher risk of having a baby with an NTD. Talk to your … products (such as liverwurst spread and liver sausages) are high in folate, they are also very high in vitamin A. Too …
