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Health features
… worse over time. The disease can cause persistent coughing, infections, fatigue and shortness of breath. The leading …
Medical tests
… skin on your forearm. This is a good test for finding a TB infection. It is often used when symptoms, screening, or … you have been infected with TB. It also cannot tell if the infection is latent (inactive) or if you have active TB that … skin test should not be done for people: With a known TB infection. Who have had a previous severe reaction to the TB …
Medical tests
… (such as bacteria, a virus, or a fungus ) that can cause an infection. A sample of skin, tissue, or fluid is added to a … grow, the culture is negative. If germs that can cause an infection grow, the culture is positive. The type of germ … tests are done to find the right medicine for treating the infection. This is called sensitivity testing. Some types of …
Health topics
… A kidney stone passing through a ureter . A urinary tract infection . Hip problems, especially in children and older adults. Infections, which may cause lump, bumps, and swelling in the … nodes ) in the groin may become enlarged when there is infection in the surrounding part of the body or in the legs …
Medications
… get the medication in those areas, flush the area with cool water for 15 minutes. Wash hands after use. Do not apply to … get the medication in those areas, flush the area with cool water for 15 minutes. Wash hands after use. Do not apply to …
Medications
… hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. Remember that this … problems (such as slow gut, blockage, megacolon, infection, ulcerative colitis) high blood pressure … hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. Remember that this …
Medications
… or relieve constipation include exercising, drinking enough water, and eating a proper diet with fiber-rich foods such … or relieve constipation include exercising, drinking enough water, and eating a proper diet with fiber-rich foods such …
Medications
… symptoms may include body aches, fever, sweating, watering eyes, runny nose, sneezing, goose bumps, yawning, … symptoms may include body aches, fever, sweating, watering eyes, runny nose, sneezing, goose bumps, yawning, …
Medications
… way, such as by heating in the microwave or placing in hot water. Do not shake this medication. Before using, check … way, such as by heating in the microwave or placing in hot water. Do not shake this medication. Before using, check …
Medical tests
… you drink a mix of barium (barium contrast material) and water. The barium is often combined with gas-making … you drink a mix of barium (barium contrast material) and water. The barium is often combined with gas-making …
