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… occur after several days of increasing symptoms. What causes it? Asthma attacks are caused by: Long-term (chronic) inflammation in the tubes that … Anything that makes your asthma or breathing worse can cause an asthma attack. It may be things that you are allergic …
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… may be hard to get your teenager to take a medicine that causes weight gain, hair loss or growth, or acne. Some medicines can cause mood swings, memory loss, or depression. But others may … close, steady work, you may want to avoid a medicine that causes your hands to shake or affects muscle control. What …
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… so that you give the right dose. When you give medicine, use the tool that comes with the medicine, such as a dropper or a dosing cup. Don't use a spoon instead of the tool. Spoons can be different … side effects of NSAIDs are stomach upset, heartburn, and nausea. If the medicine upsets your stomach, you can try …
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… infection does not spread into the fallopian tubes and cause Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a more serious … pills taken by mouth. Only medications taken by mouth are used to treat pregnant women. It is not necessary for male … with antibiotics, keep taking your birth control pills and use a second form of birth control, such as a condom, until …
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… things or produced by living things. They include mould, house dust, bacteria, viruses, animal dander, cat saliva, pollen, cockroaches and … tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological contaminants? Many …
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… level of pain. Medicines taken by mouth (oral) are usually used first, because they are easier to take and are usually less expensive … schedule. Not routinely taking pain medicines is a common cause of ineffective pain management. Pain that is not …
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… What is a virtual colonoscopy? A virtual colonoscopy uses computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging … intestine (colon) and rectum. A virtual colonoscopy can be used to screen for precancerous and cancerous growths in the … Virtual colonoscopy is one of many tests that may be used to screen for colon cancer. Which screening test you …
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… or if you have side effects that are not as serious. What causes it? Any medicine can cause an allergic reaction. A few of the most common ones are: … include hives all over your body, trouble breathing, nausea or vomiting, swelling of the throat or mouth, and/or …
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… Your options Take isotretinoin to clear up severe acne. Use other treatments for your acne. This may include … or sibling had severe acne with scarring. Your acne causes anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression. You may not … are the risks of taking this medicine? Isotretinoin can cause side effects. The most serious side effects occur in …
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… when excess gas builds up in the digestive tract. Common causes of gas include: Swallowed air. If swallowed air is not … the anus as gas (flatus). Excessive air swallowing may cause hiccups. Gas-producing foods and drinks, such as beans, … drinks, and beer. The amount of gas that different foods cause varies from person to person. Constipation. This can …
