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… and peripheral arterial disease. You and your doctor can use your risk score to decide if you want to take steps to … male or female. Whether or not you smoke. Your doctor might use a tool to calculate a risk score for you. There are different tools that doctors use. They may show that your risk is higher or lower than it …
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… Overview Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is caused by long-term heavy alcohol use . It is a type of dilated cardiomyopathy . The heart … and cough. Muscular weakness may also be present because of the effect of alcohol on muscles (alcoholic …
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… in millilitres per second (mL/sec). This test is sometimes used to evaluate the impact that benign prostatic … A uroflowmetry test is called a pressure flow study when used with a pressure-recording catheter in the bladder. … studies may help distinguish between urinary symptoms caused by blockage and those caused by a problem affecting the …
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… of wood for an emergency fire. A space blanket, to be used as a windbreaker and heat reflector. Large plastic leaf … foam pad, to sit or sleep on. A headlamp, to allow you to use both of your hands. Remember extra bulbs and batteries. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Medicines That May Cause Arm or Leg Problems On this page: Overview Overview Some medicines can cause leg problems. A few examples are: Birth control pills … increase the risk of blood clots in the leg, which may cause pain or swelling. Calcium channel blockers, which are …
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… is the most important measurement of lung function. It is used to: Diagnose obstructive lung diseases such as asthma … FEV1 result than a healthy person. See how well medicines used to improve breathing are working. Check if lung disease … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… types. It often takes time for a breastfed baby to get used to an artificial nipple. Or it may be time to use a cup. If your weaned baby wants to nurse again, try … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Overview Overview Week of ________________________ If I use a peak flow meter: My personal best peak expiratory flow … Date AM/PM peak expiratory flow (if I use a peak flow meter) Trigger Symptoms Quick-relief … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Functional incontinence means that you can't get to or use a toilet in time to urinate. This usually happens because something gets in your way or you aren't able to walk … on your own. Functional incontinence usually occurs because something blocks your way to the toilet. Or perhaps you …
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… your doctor before you try either heat or cold during chemotherapy or radiation treatments. Be careful when using heat … towel or pillowcase between the pack and your skin. Don't use heat or cold in an area where you have poor blood flow. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
