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COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

… than cigarette smokers. But they still have more risk than non-smokers. The risk for COPD increases with both the … helping you and your breathing is getting very difficult. Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) forces air … quit, loss of lung function is slowed to the same rate as a non-smoker's. Stopping smoking is especially important if …

Immunoglobulins

… IgM can mean macroglobulinemia , early viral hepatitis, mononucleosis , rheumatoid arthritis, kidney damage (nephrotic … IgM can mean macroglobulinemia , early viral hepatitis, mononucleosis , rheumatoid arthritis, kidney damage (nephrotic …

Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

Diphtheria tetanus pertussis polio haemophilus influenzae type b DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine

Preventing falls as you age

… fit well and give your feet good support Use footwear with non-skid soles Check the heels and soles of your shoes for …

Sleep Apnea Should I Have Surgery

… sleep apnea Do not have surgery for sleep apnea You can try non-surgical treatments, including lifestyle changes and … You will probably be asleep during surgery. You can try non-surgical treatments, including lifestyle changes and … sleep apnea Do not have surgery for sleep apnea You can try non-surgical treatments, including lifestyle changes and …

Scoliosis Should My Child Have Surgery

… to see if the curve is getting worse. Your child can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain. … to see if the curve is getting worse. Your child can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain. … to see if the curve is getting worse. Your child can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain. …

Dupuytrens Disease Should I Have Hand Surgery

… to decide whether to have another surgery. There are other non-surgical treatments for Dupuytren's. Needle aponeurotomy … to decide whether to have another surgery. There are other non-surgical treatments for Dupuytren's. Needle aponeurotomy … to decide whether to have another surgery. There are other non-surgical treatments for Dupuytren's. Needle aponeurotomy …

Diphtheria tetanus pertussis hepatitis B polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine

HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

… progress through the stages of HIV or in young children. Non-progressors and people who are HIV-resistant A few … to more severe symptoms or disease. They are referred to as non-progressors . A small number of people never become … may also be recommended for: People with multiple and/or anonymous sex partners. Men who have sex with other men. …