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Medications
… and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Rarely, this medication may cause severe sudden … drug, especially problems urinating or constipation. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Health topics
… Basics What is placenta previa? Placenta previa is a pregnancy problem in which the placenta blocks the cervix . … and oxygen. In a normal pregnancy, the placenta is attached high up in the uterus, away from the cervix. In placenta … have warning signs such as: Painless vaginal bleeding. The blood is often bright red, and the bleeding can range from …
Medical tests
… Test Overview Hepatitis B tests are blood tests that show whether you have an active hepatitis B … More tests may be needed to see if you have an acute or chronic infection. Hepatitis B surface antigen shows an … is positive for longer than 6 months, this means you have a chronic infection. You can spread the infection to others. …
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… second-hand smoke harm babies and children? Children are at higher risk of getting sick from second-hand smoke because … as bronchitis and pneumonia. They also suffer more from chronic coughing, wheezing and breathing problems … research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent …
Health topics
… capacity and efficiency Improved systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements Reduced systemic inflammation … on physical activity for general health and various chronic conditions, including hypertension and chronic heart failure. The handouts are intended to be used …
Medications
… the small intestines to digest the food (conditions such as chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, cancer of the … of long-term disease of the pancreas gout kidney disease high uric acid level in the blood (hyperuricemia) intestinal … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Rarely, this medication may cause sudden severe … this drug, especially QT prolongation (see above). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Rarely, this medication may cause severe sudden … this drug, especially QT prolongation (see above). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Rarely, this medication may cause sudden, severe … this drug, especially QT prolongation (see above). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medical tests
… Test Overview Hemochromatosis gene (HFE) testing is a blood test used to check for hereditary hemochromatosis, an … this disease. This test might be done if you have high iron levels in your blood. This test helps to find out … this disease. This test might be done if you have high iron levels in your blood. This test helps to find out …
