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… and airways, and worsen symptoms of existing asthma or COPD Risks to children and youth: using nicotine in …
Health features
… vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over their lifetime in particular the following: Vaccine Name Diseases Prevented DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) … Agency of Canada Promotes health, prevents and controls chronic and infectious diseases, and responds to public …
Medications
… is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia - CLL). Bendamustine belongs to … based on your medical condition, body size, and response to treatment. Before each cycle, you should have blood tests to … ankles/feet/hands unusual skin changes signs of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of …
Medical tests
… angiogram is done to look for: A blood clot in the lungs ( pulmonary embolism ). A narrowing (stenosis) or blockage in … legs and in other parts of the body ( peripheral arterial disease ). An abnormal pattern of blood vessels that may be … angiogram is done to look for: A blood clot in the lungs ( pulmonary embolism ). A narrowing (stenosis) or blockage in …
Health topics
… continues, the more likely it is that orthodontic treatment will be needed. Speech problems caused by … out the tongue when talking. When does a child need treatment for thumb-sucking? Many experts recommend ignoring … age or younger. Children who suck their thumbs may need treatment when they: Continue to suck a thumb often or with …
Health topics
… are working and certain medicines. Chronic Kidney Disease Heart Failure High Blood Pressure High-Potassium … are working and certain medicines. Chronic Kidney Disease Heart Failure High Blood Pressure …
Medications
… needs. Warning If you have chest pain (angina) or heart disease (such as coronary artery disease, ischemic heart … vascular disease) breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema) heart failure kidney disease … any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. The display and use of this drug information is …
Health topics
… molecule (hemoglobin) found in red blood cells that carries oxygen in the body; needed for energy metabolism. Organ … molecule (hemoglobin) found in red blood cells that carries oxygen in the body; needed for energy metabolism. Organ …
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… can fail for several reasons: You do not follow the treatment plan. You have to follow your therapy routine … severe side effects, and other health problems. If your treatment is not controlling your seizures, your doctor will go over your treatment plan with you to make sure that you not only …
Medications
… day. Your doctor may direct you to use this medication in a treatment cycle (for example, only on certain days each … The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, and lab tests. Before injecting each dose, clean … This medication may rarely cause blood clots (such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart attack, deep vein …
