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… for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …
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… C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), you should go to your nearest emergency department immediately. It is … more information, read Contact with blood and body fluids: Protecting against infection ( HealthLinkBC File #97 ). To … bodily fluid precautions Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection (HealthLinkBC File #97) …
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… is the only known genetic (inherited) factor that increases your chances for developing emphysema. Alpha-1 antitrypsin … are a carrier . The good copy of the gene you received from your other parent is enough to tell your body how to properly make alpha-1 antitrypsin. Some …
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… delivery? At the end of the third trimester of pregnancy, your body will begin to show signs that it is time for your … is the injection of numbing pain medicine into the skin. This is done before inserting an epidural or before … is the injection of numbing pain medicine into the skin. This is done before inserting an epidural or before …
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Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … bloody vomit). Uses Etoposide is used to treat testicular cancer and certain forms of lung cancer (such as small cell … changes eye pain stomach/abdominal pain yellowing eyes/skin dark urine painful/difficult swallowing …
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… most important things are how often you breastfeed or pump your breasts and how well your breasts are emptied. So the … at a time every hour as needed. To prevent damage to your skin, place a thin cloth between your breast and the cold … at a time every hour as needed. To prevent damage to your skin, place a thin cloth between your breast and the cold …
Medical tests
… fainted or who often feel light-headed. The results help your doctor know the cause of your fainting or feeling … You will have small patches or pads attached to your skin. These are sensors that monitor your heart. You will … You will have small patches or pads attached to your skin. These are sensors that monitor your heart. You will …
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… every night while you sleep. It increases air pressure in your throat to keep your airway open. When you have sleep … have: A dry or stuffy nose and a sore throat. Irritated skin on the face. Bloating. Steps you can take If using CPAP … have: A dry or stuffy nose and a sore throat. Irritated skin on the face. Bloating. Steps you can take If using CPAP …
