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… How To Prepare Do not use mouthwash before you collect your sputum sample. Some types of mouthwash can kill bacteria and could affect your results. If bronchoscopy will be used to collect your sputum sample, your doctor will tell you how soon …
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… B12 deficiency anemia is a blood problem that occurs when your body doesn't have enough of this vitamin. Your body needs B12 to make red blood cells , which carry oxygen. Without enough B12, your body doesn't have enough red blood cells (anemia). …
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… a one-way valve between the esophagus and the stomach. When your child swallows, the valve lets food pass into the … until it goes away. For example, it may help to: Burp your baby a few times during each feeding. Keep your baby upright for 30 minutes after each feeding. Avoid a …
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… and are coughing, which is rare. If you are healthy, your chances of getting a VRE infection are very low. Even if you have been exposed to VRE, or have VRE in your body, you are not likely to get an infection. VRE … is. If VRE are causing a wound infection, that area of your skin may be red or tender. If you have a urinary tract …
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… for more information. Consider saving these numbers in your phone. Taking Medicine to Support Your Mental Health Taking Medicines as Prescribed … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… 4 weeks after the surgery for you to notice a decrease in your snoring. You may need additional treatments if the first one doesn't decrease your snoring enough. footnote 2 Because radiofrequency … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… may be removed to prevent or correct crowding in the mouth. Your dentist or an oral surgeon, who specializes in … days and can cause severe pain. If you get a dry socket, your dentist can treat it with medicine. You and your dentist may want to discuss options to replace the …
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… often put in during separate surgeries on different days. Your doctor will drill small holes in your skull. Then tiny wire electrodes are placed in your brain. You may or may not be awake during the surgery. …
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… Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … are more severe among pregnant women and developing babies, including a risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and death for mother and infant. Pregnant women cannot …
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… or EP study, is a test to see if there is a problem with your heartbeat (heart rhythm) and to find out how to fix it. … to cells or tissue from being exposed to any radiation, including the low levels used in this test. Ask your doctor … to cells or tissue from being exposed to any radiation, including the low levels used in this test. Ask your doctor …