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… occurs when your immune system overreacts to something in a medicine. Your body's immune system fights back by setting … symptoms go away within a few days after you stop using the medicine. But some drug allergies can be very serious. Some … or if you have side effects that are not as serious. What causes it? Any medicine can cause an allergic reaction. A few …
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… of the items in our homes can be poisonous to children—household cleaners, medicines, cosmetics, garden products, and houseplants. If … products kept in garages also are fire hazards. Alcohol and medicines Keep alcohol, medicines (including vitamins), and …
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… Overview Overview A complement test uses a blood sample to detect a group of proteins that help … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Nancy Ann …
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… Overview Exposure to indoor air pollutants can cause respiratory problems, such as asthma attacks. It can … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine R. Steven Tharratt …
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… Low Blood Sugar Level Record On this page: Overview Overview Use this form to record a low blood sugar level problem. … diabetes) is having low blood sugar problems, the diabetes medicine dose may need to be adjusted or the medicine may need to be changed. Date: ____________ Time: …
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… per millilitre of blood. Each virus is called a "copy" because HIV reproduces by making copies of itself (replicating). … test is used to help decide when to change antiretroviral medicines. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney …
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… is one way to measure kidney function. The eGFR is also used to find the stage of chronic kidney disease. The eGFR … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Caroline S. …
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… Omalizumab (Xolair) is a medicine approved by Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in people 6 years of age and older who have moderate or severe persistent asthma . This medicine costs a lot more than any of the standard …
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… Movement problems are common from long-term levodopa use. Most people who take levodopa develop some of these … the day. They may be called "on" and "off" times. When the medicine is working and movement is easy, it is "on." When … often jerky or twisting movements caused by the medicine. They may affect the head, neck, arms, and legs or …
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… of the uterus, such as a vertical (classical) scar. The use of medicine to start (induce) labour. Some doctors avoid the use of any medicine to start a VBAC trial of labour. Other doctors are …
