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… that lasts through the day and night. Fever. It may be high with some infections, such as pneumonia. Feeling cranky … (using the neck, chest, and belly muscles to breathe) and a high-pitched sound when breathing (wheezing). Allergies and … problems are getting better Does your child make a harsh, high-pitched sound when he or she breathes in? This often …
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… raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious … in the legs, eyes, lungs) blood clotting disorders (such as protein C or protein S deficiency) high blood pressure …
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… eczema. If you have family members with eczema, you have a higher risk of getting it. Although you may not be able to … mites, pollen, moulds, or animal dander. Rarely, certain foods trigger a rash and itching. Harsh soaps or detergents, … dry and cold. Temperature changes, such as a suddenly higher temperature. This may bring on sweating, which can …
Medications
… health needs. Warning This product can rarely cause high potassium levels (hyperkalemia). This effect is more … basis while taking this medication. If not treated, very high potassium levels can sometimes be fatal. Tell your … (including glucose tolerance testing, parathyroid test, protein-bound iodide test), possibly causing false test …
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… Overview Health professionals are not considered at high risk for HIV infection, because they use protection … comes into contact with intact skin. But the risk may be higher if contaminated blood touches cut, scraped, or broken … (saline), or a sterile irrigant. Do not squeeze a puncture wound or cut, and do not wash the affected area with …
Medications
… ulcerative colitis). It works by blocking certain natural proteins in your body (interleukin-12 and interleukin-23) … should be injected in either the upper arms, buttock, thighs, or abdomen. It is important to change the location of … should be injected in either the upper arms, buttock, thighs, or abdomen. It is important to change the location of …
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… or grey mucus (sputum) from the lungs. Fever. It may be high with some infections such as pneumonia. Difficulty … temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the … to worry about. But be sure to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) …
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… Cardiac enzyme studies measure the levels of enzymes and proteins that are linked with injury of the heart muscle. … is taken, a small bruise may form at the site. Results Higher-than-normal levels of cardiac enzymes and proteins … is taken, a small bruise may form at the site. Results Higher-than-normal levels of cardiac enzymes and proteins …
Medications
… raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious … or breast cancer) blood clotting disorders (such as protein C or protein S deficiency) diabetes that has caused …
