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… challenge and inhalation challenge tests are sometimes used to diagnose asthma and workplace asthma (occupational … you can breathe air in and out before and after taking medicine. Spirometry may be done before and after you are given an inhaled medicine, such as methacholine or histamine, or after …
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… the loss. Not telling children about a major loss may cause them to develop unrealistic fears and concerns. Children … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Jean S. Kutner MD, MSPH - Geriatric Medicine, …
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… Overview Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure used to treat severe depression . It may be used in people … other treatments such as psychotherapy and antidepressant medicines have not worked. And it can be used for other … you will get anesthesia to make you sleepy, and you'll get medicines to relax your muscles. Then an electrical current …
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… two or more pieces that no longer line up correctly. What causes a broken toe? You may break (fracture) one of your toes … need to check that your toe is healing right. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. If you are not taking a prescription pain medicine, ask your doctor if you can take an …
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… their routine. Structure the environment to improve memory. Use calendars, clocks, and bulletin boards with pictures of … plan. Here are some tips to help you. Put all poisons and medicines in a locked or safe place. Use a medicine box with a separate compartment or section for each …
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… tolerance test (OGTT) measures the body's ability to use a type of sugar, called glucose, that is the body's main … your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you are taking. You may be told to stop taking certain medicines before the test. Do not eat, drink, smoke, or do …
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… reduce your risk of having another heart attack. Take your medicine. Medicines can help prevent another heart attack. Some of the … Aspirin and other antiplatelet medicines. These are used to prevent blood clots. Statins and other medicines. …
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… may be a sign of: A bacterial infection . Prescription medicine may be needed to clear up the problem. A fungal … foot is a common fungal infection that most often causes a slight odour. Toe, Foot, and … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… Baths for Eczema On this page: Overview Overview You can use a dilute bleach bath to help heal your eczema (atopic … Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Ellen K. Roh …
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… when excess gas builds up in the digestive tract. Common causes of gas include: Swallowed air. If swallowed air is not … but generally does not increase gas. The side effects of medicines or natural health products, such as opioid pain medicines, vitamins, iron supplements, and many medicines …
