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… night sweats. This medication may decrease bone marrow function, an effect that may lead to a low number of blood … Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood count, liver/kidney function) …
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… that can spread from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to … the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs, coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. TB usually affects … home. The duration of treatment and results of your sputum tests will help your health care provider decide when you …
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… This drug may rarely cause a serious (rarely fatal) lung condition (acute respiratory distress syndrome or … This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as gallium scintigraphy), possibly causing false … hearing tests, growth and body weight in children, kidney function tests, cardiac function tests in patients using …
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… the following requirements: test negative on 2 pregnancy tests before starting treatment; start treatment on the … day. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or … as pregnancy tests, cholesterol/triglyceride levels, liver function) must be done before you start taking this …
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… Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or … time after stopping treatment. Your doctor will do blood tests to decide when you can stop using birth control. If … Lab and/or medical tests (such as cortisol levels, liver function, mitotane blood levels) should be done while you …
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… Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call Exams and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Related … Bleeding Female Genital Problems and Injuries Exams and Tests Doctors diagnose bacterial vaginosis by asking about … The sample can be tested for bacterial vaginosis. These lab tests may include: Wet mount. A sample of discharge is …
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… Should I take antidepressants while I'm pregnant? Tests and procedures Your healthcare provider may recommend tests when you are pregnant. These tests can provide insight into the health of your baby. They …
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… space. This is the space between the tissues lining the lungs and the chest wall. Because of the fluid buildup, the lungs may not be able to expand completely. This can make it … X-ray to confirm the diagnosis. You may also have other tests to find out what's causing the fluid buildup. How is …
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… amounts of asbestos fibres, they can become lodged in your lungs and remain there. This can cause scarring and … a variety of diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung cancer Mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer of … and it is breaking or coming apart, do not disturb it. Tests show that removing asbestos from older buildings can …
