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… concentrate. The concentrate is processed to kill any viruses that might have been in the plasma. Recombinant … clotting factors. Children may also be taught to infuse themselves with clotting factors at about age 10. … developed antibodies (inhibitors) may not be able to infuse themselves. Deciding about regularly scheduled treatment …
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… for this surgery. Tubes can help with ear infections because they: Allow air to enter the middle ear . Allow fluid to … ear, A cold or some other upper respiratory infection can cause the eustachian tubes to swell, blocking the normal … warm, moist environment makes it easy for bacteria and viruses to grow, causing an ear infection. Incision made in the …
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… bloodstream. It helps protect the lungs from the damage caused by inflammation that can lead to emphysema and chronic … panniculitis). Have bronchiectasis without an evident cause. Who should be tested? An AAT deficiency test measures … or have stopped smoking. You have difficulty breathing because of COPD or emphysema. Injections of replacement alpha-1 …
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… stop breathing for up to 1 minute. These spells often cause a child to pass out (lose consciousness). Breath-holding … two types of breath-holding spells: A cyanotic spell is caused by a change in the child's usual breathing pattern, … frustrated. It's the most common type. A pallid spell is caused by a slowing of the child's heart rate, usually in …
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… Blocked nasal passages. What problems can a broken nose cause? Possible complications of a broken nose include: Change … drainage from one or both nostrils. This may be caused by cerebrospinal fluid draining from the brain into the … surgery on the nose or ears. Infection of the nose, sinuses, or facial bones. A change in or loss of sense of …
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… Control and Prevention study, the rate of outbreaks caused by raw milk and products made from it was 150 times … to be more affected by the illnesses. Some argue that because they grew up consuming raw milk without falling ill, … concerns due to its association with numerous outbreaks caused by enteric organisms. Mandatory pasteurization of milk …
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… defect or neural tube defects . Being too large. This can cause problems during labour and delivery. Mothers who are … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …
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… to stop smoking for 2 hours before testing. This is because smoking affects the baby's heart rate and movements. You … contractions. If there isn't much movement, it may be because the baby is asleep. If this happens during your test, … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… make sure that you don't have a serious condition. What causes them? A number of things can cause heavy periods. These include: Irregular ovulation. … this can affect the lining in your uterus and may cause heavy bleeding. A growth in the uterus, such as a polyp …
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… What is tetanus? Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterial infection. The bacteria make a toxin, or poison, that causes severe muscle spasms. Tetanus can be very dangerous, … a shot to prevent it. Tetanus is also called "lockjaw" because muscle spasms in your jaw make it hard to open your …
