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Medications
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Medical tests
… a day-to-day basis. A peak flow meter allows you to measure your peak expiratory flow . A home spirometer allows you to … in your asthma diary. If you cough or make a mistake during the testing, redo the test. How It Feels Breathing in … the Doctor Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
Medications
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Health topics
… These treatments are often used along with standard care to help relieve their arthritis symptoms. Some of these … safe they are or how well they may work. Be sure to tell your doctor about any complementary treatments you use or … with your standard care. For example, some natural health products may cause problems if you take them with …
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… to check into the hospital the night before or morning of your coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedure. You will … put you to sleep for the surgery and control your pain both during and after your surgery. He or she will explain how … Disease Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… October 1, 2023 Cardiovascular diseases can increase your chance of heart attack, stroke and even death. Up to … disease, regular exercise is safe and can improve: The health of your heart and blood vessels Physical fitness and … M and N), which are intended to be used with a health care provider. Physical activity after a heart attack (Heart …
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… satisfaction after a spinal cord injury. You may find that your old methods of finding satisfaction still work. Or … a number of sexual positions may help you find comfort during sex, especially if pain or spasms occur during … Cord Injury Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… surgery? You may want to consider cataract surgery if your vision is blurry or causing other problems that … are with the procedure. Ask if the surgeon will use a laser during part of the surgery. Also find out how many … of anesthesia is planned? Cataract surgery in otherwise healthy people can usually be done on an outpatient basis …
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… coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or bypass surgery. Your doctor will make the bypass with a healthy piece of blood vessel from another part of your … to the heart muscle after a heart attack. Risks The risks during or soon after bypass surgery include: Infection. …
Medical tests
… It takes pictures of the organs and other structures in your body. It can be used in different areas such as the belly, the pelvis, or the arms and legs. During the test, a small, hand-held device called a … be seen. Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads MD - …
