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… and how severe it is. Allergic rhinitis is: Intermittent if you have symptoms fewer than 4 days a week or fewer than 4 … according to the kind of allergens a person reacted to and when the reactions occurred. Seasonal allergic rhinitis … weeds, so the symptoms of a seasonal allergy usually occur when certain plants are in bloom. (Some types of mould also …
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… be caused by a lack of sunlight. Lack of light may upset your "biological clock," which controls your sleep-wake … depressed during the same season and have gotten better when the seasons changed for at least 2 years in a row. You … So try to exercise outdoors when the sun is shining. Being active during the daytime, especially early in the day, may …
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… Should I Try Inserted or Injected Medicines? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … at any age. But they are more common as you get older, when you are more likely to have other health problems. … insert the tube into the opening in the end of your penis. When you press a button on the applicator, the pellet is …
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… Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … to get an ICD (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator) when you do NOT have heart failure. The ICD decision for … happen. It's possible that the ICD could shock your heart when it shouldn't. If that were to happen, you would have …
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… The wing-shaped parts help keep the vertebrae in place. When they are missing or damaged, a vertebra can slide … led to vertebrae damage or that increases pain. For pain, your doctor may suggest using non-steroidal … Losing weight, if you need to, may also help. When pain is extreme or bones continue to move, surgery can …
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… Constipation: Keeping Your Bowels Healthy On this page: Overview Related … that adds up to at least 2½ hours a week. It's fine to be active in blocks of 10 minutes or more throughout your day … a daily routine may help. Take your time and do not strain when you are having a bowel movement. …
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… are present in plaque, a clear, sticky substance that your mouth produces. What are the symptoms? Healthy gums are … firm, fit snugly around the teeth, and do not bleed easily. When you have gum disease, you may see changes to your gums. … from the gums. A change in how your teeth fit together when you bite. Loose teeth. If you think you have gum …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Use more vegetables and smaller amounts of meat and cheese when making mixed dishes such as pizza, lasagna, tacos or … bison, moose and caribou Remove some of the fat from meat when possible Trim off visible fat Drain fat after cooking …
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… A stem cell transplant can use stem cells that come from your own blood or bone marrow. Or the stem cells can come from another person. When they come from you, it's called an autologous stem cell … marrow. Or the stem cells can come from another person. When they come from you, it's called an autologous stem cell …
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… they aren't a type of cancer. The way they look may bother you, but they aren't harmful. These skin growths often … can itch, bleed easily, or become red and irritated when clothing rubs them. How the growths look can vary … you can easily pick off, or have a surface that crumbles when picked. Can be dome-shaped with tiny white or black …