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… germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the … organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, you can get medicines to prevent or cure TB. … inside the sputum bottle or inside the cap Take a deep breath. Hold the air for a few …
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… TB bacteria in it. Doctors sometimes do other tests on sputum and blood or take a chest … to treat pulmonary TB. You may need other treatments depending on where in your body the … (TB) in the lungs (pulmonary TB) by using a medical history and physical examination, and …
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… Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Allergy Shots for Asthma Alpha-1 Antitrypsin … Goals Asthma Triggers Asthma Zones Asthma: Controlling Cockroaches Asthma: Educating … Goals Asthma Triggers Asthma Zones Asthma: Controlling Cockroaches Asthma: Educating …
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… others after a day of treatment. Learn more Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) … others after a day of treatment. Learn more Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) …
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… when, why and how people eat. Learn about healthy eating habits and how to make lifelong … positive changes to improve your health. Healthy eating habits Read about healthy eating habits and how to find trusted …
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… other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral Moderate: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C (103.9°F), oral Moderate fever: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Coughing is the body's … airway. Coughs have certain traits you can learn to recognize. A cough is only a … symptom, not a disease. Often, you can't tell how serious the problem is until you also look …
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… you need to call your health care provider. During your treatment for TB disease, you will … you need to call your health care provider. During your treatment for TB disease, you will …
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… or a strange feeling in the chest. Sweating. Shortness of breath. Nausea or … symptoms will happen. You probably know what things cause your angina. A sudden and … [10 mL (2 tsp)] of bright red blood in sputum Streaks of bright red blood Streaks of …
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… back of the throat ( post-nasal drainage ). Home treatment may be all that is needed to … back of the throat ( post-nasal drainage ). Home treatment may be all that is needed to …
