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… Have a history of smoking or have long-term respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) , which can … of smoking or have long-term respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) , which can …
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… regions. The life cycle of the spongy moth has 4 distinct stages: egg, larva or caterpillar, pupa and adult. …
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… the Liver has made recommendations for treating long-term (chronic) hepatitis B . These recommendations are based on … level of the liver enzyme alanine aminotransferase (ALT). Chronic hepatitis B can be HBeAg-positive or -negative. This … and liver enzymes may be present in both of these types of chronic hepatitis. This points to an active viral infection …
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… is made by the adrenal glands . Aldosterone levels tell the kidneys when to hold sodium in the body instead of passing … from low or high levels of sodium. Check on the progress of diseases of the kidneys or adrenal glands. How To Prepare In general, …
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… sweating, fast/irregular heartbeat, dark urine, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine). … (such as asthma, bronchitis) slowed gut movement (such as chronic constipation, ileus, blockage) heart problems (such as angina, irregular heartbeat) kidney disease liver disease certain muscle problem (myasthenia …
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… B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV) virus may develop a chronic infection that can lead to cirrhosis . The damage … of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). If you have chronic HBV infection: You may develop liver cancer even if … also have cirrhosis. Receiving antiviral therapy to treat chronic HBV infection may lower your risk for developing …
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… Heart health Last updated December 12, 2024 Overview Heart disease happens when the heart or blood vessels don’t work … healthy. Learn how to improve heart function, prevent heart disease and stroke, or manage an existing heart condition. … health programs for adults who are living with one or more chronic conditions such as heart disease. … Heart health …
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… about managing pain in topics such as: Pain Management . Chronic Pain . Chronic Pain: Using Healthy Thinking . Low Back Pain . … for Low Back Pain Capsaicin Childbirth Pain Relief Options Chronic Pain Chronic Pain Syndrome Cognitive Behavioral …
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… their risk for sudden infant death syndrome ( SIDS) or chronic diseases. Here’s some more information on why to avoid these … than infants of non smoking parents. Ear infections and chronic illnesses, such as asthma and bronchitis. A reduced …
