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… Vietnamese What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is a disease found in birds and mammals worldwide. The infection … Your health care provider may test you for Toxoplasma . Treatment of an infected, pregnant woman may prevent or lessen the disease in her developing baby. Treatment of an infected infant also helps reduce the …
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… for healthcare providers on the screening, management, and treatment of diabetes, see: Government of BC: BC Guidelines: … or not managed properly. Complications include heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, eye damage, high blood … your health authority, see: First Nations Health Authority: Chronic Condition Prevention and Management-Diabetes …
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… Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Oral Breathing Devices for Sleep Apnea and Snoring Sleep Apnea Tracheostomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Current as of: November 7, … Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Oral Breathing Devices for Sleep …
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… during pregnancy. It supplies your baby with nutrients and oxygen through the umbilical cord. Some medicines. A problem … If you're near the end of your pregnancy, you may not need treatment. Depending on what's causing the problem and how … during pregnancy. It supplies your baby with nutrients and oxygen through the umbilical cord. Some medicines. A problem …
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… illness. How is an environmental illness treated? Early treatment includes stopping or reducing your exposure to … reactive gases that contain various amounts of nitrogen and oxygen. Sulfur dioxide This gas is formed when fuels … in the air you breathe can cause: Asthma attacks. Chronic bronchitis. Coughing and difficult or painful …
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… of your appointment if you have a health problem that needs treatment. Questions for women Questions for women to ask Am … Age, if living Age at death Comments Heart problems Kidney disease Lung disease Depression or other major mental health … cultural, religious, or personal beliefs that may affect my treatment options? Describe them briefly: What other …
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… history, especially of any kind of infection. During treatment, tell your doctor right away if you develop any … corticosteroid (such as dexamethasone) to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in hospitalized patients who need supplemental oxygen (including patients on a mechanical ventilator). …
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… Uses This medication is used to treat certain types of lung disease (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis- IPF, interstitial lung disease). Both … dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. …
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… legs. This problem can lead to a blood clot in the lung ( pulmonary embolism ). The deep veins of the leg have … complications. Deep Vein Thrombosis Pulmonary Embolism Current as of: September 8, 2022 … legs. This problem can lead to a blood clot in the lung ( pulmonary embolism ). The deep veins of the leg have …
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… Symptoms What Happens When to Call Exams and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines … They are more common as you get older. But there are treatments that can help. What causes them? Erection … or other medicines that contain nitrates (for heart disease). Use medicines that are injected or inserted into …
