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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are cyanobacteria blooms? Cyanobacteria blooms are … If you are unsure about the quality of the water, contact your local health authority. Are cyanobacteria harmful? … contaminated with cyanobacteria. The toxins can concentrate on plant surfaces. What are the symptoms of exposure to …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the shingles vaccine? The shingles vaccine, … plans may cover the cost of the vaccine. Check with your provider. What are the benefits of the shingles vaccine? The shingles …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … Getting rid of extra water decreases the strain on your heart and blood vessels, thereby lowering high blood … pressure or worsen your swelling. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … often gives great benefits to people with irregular heartbeat, it may rarely cause a serious new irregular … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… Spinal Fusion (Arthrodesis) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … methods of spinal fusion. Bone is taken from elsewhere in your body or obtained from a bone bank. Or sometimes … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… Overview Oxygen therapy helps you get more oxygen into your lungs and bloodstream. You may use it if you have a … as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lungs), or heart failure. Oxygen therapy can make it easier for you to … to raise the saturations to between 90% to 92%. Higher flow rates usually don't help. They can even be dangerous. …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … (including nabumetone) may rarely increase the risk for a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at any time … pain that doesn't go away, bloody or black/tarry stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest/jaw/left …
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… Crohn's Disease On this page: Symptoms What Happens When to Call Examinations and Tests Treatment … know what causes Crohn's disease. You may get it because your immune system has an abnormal response to normal … or narrowed areas (strictures). These can prevent stool from passing through the intestines. Blockages in the …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … (including celecoxib) may rarely increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at any time … pain that doesn't go away, bloody or black/tarry stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest/jaw/left …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are HIV and AIDS? The human immunodeficiency virus … of transmitting it to others. You can greatly reduce your risk of transmitting HIV to others by taking … sharing food or drinks, insect bites, hugging or kissing. What are the symptoms of HIV? Symptoms of HIV vary depending …
