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… specifically to the use of nicotine products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several … day Note the concentration of nicotine you use. Gradually reducing the concentration of nicotine over time may help … may be improved physical or mental health, saving money, or reducing stress and anxiety. Make a plan Whether you want to …
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… Babies and Older Adults Have an Increased Risk of Cold Injury On this page: Overview Overview Babies … change. They have medical conditions that increase their risk for hypothermia. Some of these conditions include: … change. They have medical conditions that increase their risk for hypothermia. Some of these conditions include: …
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… Health Risks On this page: Overview Overview Many things can affect … MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine … Health Risks …
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… Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Get allergy shots to make you less sensitive to insect stings and reduce the risk of a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ). Do not get allergy shots. Instead, try other things such as avoiding …
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… Allergy Shots for Asthma On this page: Treatment Overview … To Expect After Treatment Why It Is Used How Well It Works Risks What To Think About Treatment Overview Allergy shots are a type of immunotherapy treatment in which …
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… and past health. He or she also may want you to have allergy tests after you get better from the allergic reaction. Allergy tests, such as skin prick tests or blood tests, can … these can save your life. You may also want to try allergy shots, called immunotherapy, to help prevent worse …
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… Information Overview Accelerated, or rush, immunotherapy (allergy shots) is done very quickly to increase your … to this treatment is more likely than with standard allergy shots. All shots should be given in a doctor's … immunotherapy may be done if: You have a life-threatening allergy to insect venom, and the insect season is about to …
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… Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex) On this page: Condition … and diaphragms. Diapers and sanitary pads. Pacifiers and baby bottle nipples. Balloons and rubber toys. Rubber bands. … What puts you at risk? People who have allergies to certain foods are more likely to have latex allergy. These foods …
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… High-Risk Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Your pregnancy is called high-risk if you or your baby has an increased chance of a health problem. Many … early. The conditions listed below put you and your baby at a higher risk for problems, such as slowed growth …
