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… in several forms, such as patches, gum, lozenges, mouth sprays, and inhalers. All forms of nicotine replacement … body, so no one will know it's there. Gum, lozenges, mouth sprays, or the inhaler can be a good choice, because: They … in several forms, such as patches, gum, lozenges, mouth sprays, and inhalers. All forms of nicotine replacement …
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… stuffy nose. You can try a decongestant or a steroid nasal spray if you have a stuffy nose (congestion). These … medicines make it easier to breathe by shrinking swollen mucous membranes in the nose. This helps let air pass through. They …
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… sputum, chest pain and shortness of breath. Sputum is mucous or phlegm that you cough up from deep inside your … in your lungs. Your health care provider sends the sputum (mucous or phlegm from deep in the lungs) to a lab to test … sure you don’t have TB disease before starting TB infection medications. It is also important to understand the side …
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… the liquid form of this medication on your skin, in your mucous membranes and eyes, and avoid breathing in the dust from the … Drug Interactions Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side …
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… physical activities Chronic cough or wheezing Bringing up mucous with cough For more information on COPD, visit COPD … treatments to help you with COPD. You may be already taking medications. Visit COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary … a flare-up may include: A rapid increase in cough Increased mucous, especially if it is yellow or green Increased …
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… ears, eyelids, palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and mucous membranes (angioedema). Light-headedness and confusion . … may help relieve itching, redness, and swelling. A spray of local anesthetic containing benzocaine, such as …
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… and dry. Over-the-counter antifungal lotions, creams, or sprays usually are used first. These include clotrimazole … These medicines are creams, lotions, solutions, gels, sprays, ointments, swabs, or powders that you put on the … your socks daily, or more often if wet. Use an antifungal spray or foot powder that helps to absorb moisture. Let your …
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… of malaria in the area you plan to visit. If anti-malaria medications are recommended, you will receive a … that is intact with no tears or large holes and has been sprayed with an insecticide. Tuck the mosquito net under the … and infant. Pregnant women cannot take certain anti-malaria medications and should avoid travel to areas where …
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… trash containers. Avoid scented cosmetics, deodorants, hair sprays, lotions, aftershave, and floral perfumes, which may … you are being pursued. Use insect repellent and keep bug spray nearby when bees, wasps, and hornets are active. … trash containers. Avoid scented cosmetics, deodorants, hair sprays, lotions, aftershave, and floral perfumes, which may …
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… to the lesion using a cotton applicator stick or an aerosol spray. The skin may first be numbed with a local anesthetic . The liquid nitrogen is applied or sprayed onto the cancer and the immediate surrounding … to the lesion using a cotton applicator stick or an aerosol spray. The skin may first be numbed with a local anesthetic …