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Medical tests
… Sputum Culture On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It … some pain when you take a deep breath or when you cough, giving a sputum sample may be uncomfortable. If you need to … this test. Results Some types of bacteria or fungi grow quickly in a culture. Others grow slowly. Test results may …
Medical tests
… Cortisol in Urine Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A cortisol test measures the level of the hormone … High values High values of cortisol may be caused by: Some medicines. Pituitary and adrenal tumours, which are usually …
Health topics
… Choosing Child Care On this page: Overview Beginning Your Search Individual Care Providers … Paying for Child Care Other Concerns Overview What is child care? Child care is short-term care … child care. Considering what types of problems you might encounter and how you can manage them can help you prepare. …
Medical tests
… Coombs Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of …
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… Allergies: Rush Immunotherapy On this page: Overview Overview Accelerated, or rush, immunotherapy (allergy shots) is done very quickly to increase your tolerance to an allergen. There are … for the shots that try to achieve a maintenance dose more quickly than usual. For example, a rush immunotherapy …
Medications
… Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: … into the stomach (nasogastric or gastric tube). If you are giving this medication through a tube, ask your health care … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. A product that may …
Medications
… Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: … into the stomach (nasogastric or gastric tube). If you are giving this medication through a tube, ask your health care … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Overdose If …
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Medications
… Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: … medical condition and response to treatment. If you are giving this medication to yourself at home, learn all … the liquid. Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely. If you are using a pen device, do not share your pen …
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… Repeat an action that gets a reaction, such as knocking over blocks Put two ideas together, such as going to another …
