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… instructs you otherwise. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details on the safe use of these drugs (such as close … immune system. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with more aggressive therapy such as methotrexate helps to reduce … day each week. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition …
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… beers, and vermouth. Consult your doctor or dietician for more details and a complete list of other foods that contain … small meals, not eating before treatment, or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects. If any of … lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or …
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… affirm the bond they have with one another. Why share an activity that puts all of your lives at stake? If your … affirm the bond they have with one another. Why share an activity that puts all of your lives at stake? If your …
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… Avoid scratching as much as you can. Scratching leads to more scratching. Cut nails short or wear cotton gloves at … going up to your head. Don't scratch. Scratching leads to more itching and may cause a skin infection to develop. Cut … These products may further irritate your skin. Also, it is more difficult to control the dosage of medicine that is …
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… community. Why are MRSA a concern? People with MRSA are not more likely to have a serious infection, but if they do the … to common antibiotics. CA-MRSA strains generally respond to more kinds of antibiotics than hospitals strains although … teams who have shared such items as towels or uniforms. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 …
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… inhaler does not seem to work as well, if you need to use more than usual of your quick-relief inhaler for 2 or more days in a row, or if you need to use more than one full … time, it may be more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Before having surgery or emergency …
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… if a child has gastroesophageal reflux, a doctor will do a physical examination and ask about symptoms. A baby who is … feeding too much at one time. Give your baby smaller meals more often. Thicken your baby's formula with a small amount … feeding too much at one time. Give your baby smaller meals more often. Thicken your baby's formula with a small amount …
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… others. Mental health problems are real and can affect your physical health. They often involve chemicals in the brain … it's disturbing your life, you may want to seek help. For more information, see the topic Post-Traumatic Stress … it's disturbing your life, you may want to seek help. For more information, see the topic Post-Traumatic Stress …