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… Regularly training staff to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to respond to and care for a … What is an allergic reaction? An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) … child Do not offer a food to a child with food allergy if you are not sure it is safe. Ask parents to provide a …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … new patch to a new area and continue on your same schedule. When it is time to apply a new patch, remove the old one and … hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), …
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… COPD Last updated March 31, 2024 If you have COPD, you know how scary it can be to feel short of … on breathing easier. Bullectomy for COPD Conserving energy when you Have COPD or other chronic conditions COPD COPD …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … may have withdrawal symptoms (such as irritability, trouble sleeping, sweating, and diarrhea). To help prevent … the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. People using …
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… I Take Antidepressants While I'm Pregnant? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … or loss of appetite. Diarrhea. Feeling anxious or on edge. Sleep problems or drowsiness. Loss of sexual desire. … due date. What are the risks of NOT taking antidepressants? When depression is not treated during pregnancy, it can harm …
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… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for …
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… a tube from a bag to an intravenous (IV) catheter and into your vein. When is a blood transfusion needed? You may need a blood … such as hemolytic anemia or thrombocytopenia . If you have an illness in which your bone marrow doesn't make …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … (including new/worsening anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, irritability, hostile/angry feelings, impulsive … rapid speech). Be especially watchful for these symptoms when a new antidepressant is started or when the dose is …
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… My Low Back Problem? On this page: What does this tool help you learn? What do the results tell you? What's next? What … emergency situations. Talk to your doctor right away if you have numbness, weakness, or other symptoms that are very bad … EJ, Hannibal M (2004). "Diagnostic evaluation of low back pain." Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 35(2004): 7–16. …
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… Managing Postpartum Depression Actionset Overview If you have the "baby blues" after childbirth, you're not … baby is born. They tend to improve in less than 2 weeks, when hormonal changes have settled down. But you can have … with a newborn. Don't overdo it. And get as much rest and sleep as you can. Fatigue can increase depression. Join a …