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… Document Spanish Document Tagalog Document Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by … it spread? TB spreads from person to person through the air when someone who is sick with TB in the lungs coughs, … between TB infection and TB disease? Infection occurs when you breathe TB bacteria into your lungs and your body's …
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… Screening for heart attack and stroke risk is a way for your doctor to check your chance of having a problem called … tools give you and your doctor a good idea about your risk. What happens after screening? Knowing your risk can help you … their risk. You and your doctor can work together to decide what is best for you. Coronary Artery …
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… On this page: Overview Overview What is a nebulizer? A nebulizer is a tool that delivers liquid medicine as a fine mist. You breathe in the medicine through a mouthpiece or face … A tabletop unit plugs into a wall outlet. All nebulizers have parts that need to be washed and air-dried each time …
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… Overview Overview By now your child has been seeing a dentist regularly for years. … for good dental habits belongs to your child now. What your child can do Your child should be brushing his or … the child brushes. You can buy these at most drugstores. What you and your dentist can do After your child's …
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… (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). What puts you at high risk for serious illness? COVID-19 causes a mild … if you're outside. Choose outdoor visits and activities when possible. If you have to spend time indoors with …
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… Document Spanish Document Tagalog Document Vietnamese If you have untreated TB disease that can spread from person to … immune systems are at the highest risk of getting sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs, …
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… is a mineral. It helps keep the right mix of fluids in your body. It also helps your nerves, muscles, and heart work properly. What is the recommended daily amount of potassium? The … of this important nutrient into your diet. Know which foods have potassium. Potassium is in many foods, including …
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… On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview … insomnia? Insomnia is a common sleep problem that affects your daily life. It can cause you to have trouble falling … and have trouble falling back to sleep. They may feel tired when they wake up. And they have trouble doing daily …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is cervicitis? Cervicitis is an inflammation of the … or vaginal creams can also cause cervicitis. To find out if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care … have any symptoms. What are the potential complications? When the infection that is causing cervicitis is not …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is urethritis? Urethritis is an inflammation of the … or herpes simplex virus. These cases are seen more in young, sexually active men. Other organisms that are not … or swelling at the tip of the penis Pain or burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the …
