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… occurs most often in people who are being treated for another serious illness or injury. Most of the time, people who get ARDS are already in the hospital for another reason. This is a very serious condition that causes … for fluid in the lungs. A chest CT scan, which can show problems with the lungs, such as pneumonia or a lung tumour. …
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… doesn't make enough red blood cells. You have a disease or other problem that destroys red blood cells. Losing too much … during their periods. It can also happen with ulcers or other problems that cause bleeding inside the body. Not making …
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… in one area, such as language, but a little behind in another. At routine checkups, your child's doctor will check … programs may help. Knowing what to expect can help you spot problems early. And it can help you feel better about how … their lives. Children this age also compare themselves to others. Children's self-esteem (their sense of worth and …
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… problem for people who take antidepressants. If you are bothered by side effects, reading this information can help … but usually there are ways you can learn to manage these problems. If the side effects bother you, your doctor may be able to lower your dose or …
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… Second-hand smoke also is a problem. Babies whose mothers breathe other people's tobacco smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have health problems. Smoking during pregnancy increases the chance of: …
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… person with the illness is treated but the family is not, another member of the family will become ill. This cycle will continue until the problems are examined and treated. Any change in one member … family members may need to change their behaviour more than others. Family therapy is a very active type of therapy, and …
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… asthma, serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems have occurred with the use of long-acting inhaled … may stop treatment with formoterol and continue only your other asthma medications (such as inhaled corticosteroids). … rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) severe dizziness trouble breathing This is not a …
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… Medical History On this page: Overview Overview Health problems sometimes run in the family. That's why it's … care. Start with what you know. Then ask your parents or other relatives for more information. It's a good idea to … living, cause of death. (Include the age at death.) My mother My father My sisters and brothers …
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… forces the big toe out of alignment, bending it toward the other toes. What are the symptoms? Your bunion may not cause … the base of the big toe. The big toe may point toward the other toes and cause problems in other toes. How is a bunion diagnosed? Your …
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… to being colour blind. What causes it? Most colour vision problems are inherited (genetic) and are present at birth. … problems vary. You may be able to see some colours but not others. For instance, you may not be able to tell the … so you may not know that you see colour differently from others. You may only be able to see a few shades of colour, …
