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Coronary Artery Disease Helping a Loved One

… need a little help with daily activities like managing medicines or cleaning the house. There are things you can do … errands or go to doctor appointments. Help keep track of medicines. People with heart disease typically take a few medicines each day. Make sure that your loved one can afford …

Asthma Zones

… it may mean you're having an asthma attack or that your medicine needs to be increased. When you're in the yellow … is actually worse than hearing wheezing. Your quick-relief medicine doesn't help. Your peak flow (if you check it) is … zone you're in can help you know what kind and how much medicine to take and when to call for help. Green zone. If …

Breast Problems

… No Breast pain for more than 3 weeks Do you think that a medicine may be causing your breast problem? Think about … your breast problems started after you began using a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Yes Medicine may be causing breast symptoms No …

Quick Tips Staying Active in Cold Weather

… Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Elizabeth T. …

Stroke Preventing Injury in Affected Limbs

… Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Richard D. …

CPR Basics

… Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine David Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical …

Stopping a Nosebleed

… applying pressure may help stop a nosebleed. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. … talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. These can increase your chances of quitting for … because nasal tissues become inflamed and irritated. Using medicines may relieve the symptoms, leading to less …

Cancer Home Treatment for Diarrhea

… getting cancer treatment. Diarrhea can be caused by: Some medicines that damage the lining of your intestines. … your diet may solve the problem. Your doctor may prescribe medicine if your diarrhea is severe. Managing diarrhea These … you still have diarrhea after 2 days, ask your doctor about medicine. Your doctor may recommend that you take …

Uterine Fibroid Embolization UFE

… You may be awake during the procedure. But you will get medicine to help with pain. And you may be given medicine to help you relax. First the doctor will put a … last for a couple of weeks. Your doctor may prescribe pain medicine. Or your doctor may talk to you about trying an …

Mouth Wounds How to Stop Bleeding