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… asthma symptoms. An allergen makes the immune system cells release chemicals that cause inflammation. Studies show that … on how well your asthma is controlled. Medicines include: Oral or injected corticosteroids. These medicines may be … asthma symptoms. An allergen makes the immune system cells release chemicals that cause inflammation. Studies show that …
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… Keeping It Under Control Acne: Treatment With Alpha Hydroxy Acids Acne: Treatment With Antibiotics Acne: Treatment With Benzoyl Peroxide Acne: Treatment With Salicylic Acid Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Calluses and …
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… to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral Moderate: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C (103.9°F), oral Moderate fever: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C (103.9°F), …
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… to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral Moderate: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C (103.9°F), oral Moderate fever: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C (103.9°F), …
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… to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral Moderate: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C (103.9°F), oral Moderate fever: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C (103.9°F), …
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… a maturing egg. Usually the sac goes away after the egg is released. But if an egg isn't released, or if the sac closes up after the egg is released, the sac can swell up with fluid. During the normal …
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… Chemical particles can also become stuck in the eye. Acid products—including toilet cleaners, battery acid, bleach, chemicals used in industry for crystal … able to penetrate and damage the deeper layers of tissue. Acid and alkali burns can cause mild to severe problems, …
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… added to processed foods. Dietary fat is made up of fatty acids. There are two main types of fatty acids: saturated and unsaturated. Fats are called saturated … or unsaturated depending on how much of each type of fatty acid they contain. For example, butter is a saturated fat …
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… the B vitamins: thiamine, riboflavin , niacin, pantothenic acid, B6, biotin, folic acid , and B12 . Fat-soluble vitamins. These vitamins are … breastfeeding , to be sure they are getting enough folic acid . People who are sick, injured, or recovering from …
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… are made by the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland makes and releases two thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and … (located near the base of the brain) makes, stores, and releases thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). When TSH is … by the pituitary gland, it causes the thyroid gland to release more T3 and T4. A high TSH level means there isn't …
