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Medications
… especially if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower … depression, psychosis) breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, sleep apnea) … excitement in young children instead of drowsiness. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Health topics
… serious problem, such as pneumonia . Certain people are at higher risk of problems from the flu. They include young … age. Adults age 65 and older. Pregnant women. People with chronic health conditions. People who live in nursing homes … Effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccination during pregnancy in preventing influenza infection in infants, …
Medications
… specific health needs. Uses Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure … side effects of this product, especially dizziness. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Health topics
… other health problems, such as asthma , heart failure , high blood pressure , glaucoma , or an enlarged prostate . They … with caution if you are older than 60 or if you have chronic breathing problems. Keep them out of the reach of …
Health features
… Vaccination is especially important for people who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza (such as young … and those able to transmit or spread influenza to those at high risk. It is also recommended for children and adults … and treatment services to reduce communicable and chronic diseases, injuries and environmental health risks. … …
Health topics
… page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) weakens the … may make the lungs work better so more oxygen gets into the blood. If there are many bullae spread throughout the lungs, … over traditional surgery. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Getting a Second …
Medications
… of cancer of the ovaries, stroke, dementia, and serious blood clots in the legs. Estrogens alone do not appear to … disorders (such as protein C or protein S deficiency) high blood pressure diabetes high cholesterol/triglyceride … problems occur. This medication should not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be …
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… influenza vaccine, is especially recommended for those at high risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: … regular medical care, such as mild to moderate asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer or …
Medications
… history, especially of: breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, sleep apnea) … system problems (such as bone marrow depression) high pressure in the eye (glaucoma) heart disease (such as … and confusion can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… body to get rid of excess water. This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent … the side effects of this drug, especially dizziness. During pregnancy, metolazone should be used only when clearly …
