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… to detect H. pylori : Blood antibody test. A blood test checks to see whether your body has made antibodies to H. … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Urea breath test This test usually … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Urea breath test This test usually …
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… are on a community water system, your water supplier should check your water system and the quality of your drinking … well or surface water source (e.g. lake), you should check to make sure your system still works properly. A … into drinking water sources is very small, and levels drop quickly over time. Foams typically get burned-off when used …
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… an exercise bicycle. Spirometry measures how much and how quickly you can breathe air in and out. An exercise … test An inhalation challenge test measures how much and how quickly you can breathe air in and out before and after … an exercise bicycle. Spirometry measures how much and how quickly you can breathe air in and out. An exercise …
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… the latest health alerts in your area, call 8-1-1 and find quick links to emergency contacts using the BC Health … for the deaf and hard of hearing. Is this an emergency? Quickly access local emergency numbers, including 9-1-1 and …
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… it can be used with daily controller medicines or with quick-relief medicine during an attack or flare-up. A … Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Inhaled Quick-Relief Medicines for Asthma Current as of: … it can be used with daily controller medicines or with quick-relief medicine during an attack or flare-up. A …
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… Limit alcohol. Alcohol provides a lot of calories and no nutritional benefit. Make mealtimes pleasant. A meal is more … Limit alcohol. Alcohol provides a lot of calories and no nutritional benefit. Make mealtimes pleasant. A meal is more …
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… small amounts of food. This will help you to get enough nutrition. How can you prevent it? To prevent salmonellosis: … small amounts of food. This will help you to get enough nutrition. How can you prevent it? To prevent salmonellosis: …
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… or keeping private health, life, or disability insurance. Check with your private insurance provider to find out how … or keeping private health, life, or disability insurance. Check with your private insurance provider to find out how …
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… much worse, it's called a COPD exacerbation, or a flare-up. Quick treatment at home may help you manage a flare-up. … with or without mucus Medicines not helping symptoms Using quick-relief medicines more often Have a fever Have less … than usual Other symptoms: Stay calm and don't panic. Take quick-relief medicines as directed by my doctor. Keep taking …
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… can cause the battery to release strong chemicals (alkali) quickly, often in less than 1 hour . This can cause serious … of any type. This can cause the battery to corrode more quickly. To remove a disc battery from the nose, have the … can cause the battery to release strong chemicals (alkali) quickly, often in less than 1 hour . This can cause serious …