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… such as COPD . Aren't eating enough healthy foods and are malnourished. Have a weak immune … such as COPD . Aren't eating enough healthy foods and are malnourished. Have a weak immune …
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… within the last 3 months. Have had your spleen removed or do not have a working spleen (such as with sickle cell disease). … within the last 3 months. Have had your spleen removed or do not have a working spleen …
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… liquids until you feel better. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to … liquids until you feel better. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to …
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… nerves after you've had a viral or bacterial infection. Often it is after an infection of … can cause a type of food poisoning. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) , which can cause fever, chills, … glands, body aches, and fatigue. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) , which can cause mononucleosis …
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Overview Dry coughs that continue after other cold symptoms clear or that occur without other symptoms may be caused by a variety of health problems. Some people start coughing when they breathe very …
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… to breathe. It is caused by damage to the lungs over many years, usually from smoking. … bronchitis, the airways that carry air to the lungs ( bronchial tubes ) get inflamed and … In a healthy person, the tiny air sacs in the lungs are like balloons. As you breathe in and …
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… feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most … Credits Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal …
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… Condition Overview What is respiratory syncytial virus infection? Respiratory syncytial virus …
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… Overview What is a spinal cord injury? A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord . … right away. Ask about getting vaccinated for COVID-19, pneumonia, and influenza (flu). …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life …