Colds and allergies have different causes, but both involve the body's immune system. Since the symptoms of allergies and the symptoms of a cold overlap, it can be hard to tell which one your child has. When your child feels miserable, you probably feel bad, too. It's a natural parenting instinct to fix what's wrong. …
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Even as an experienced parent, you may not know what to expect when you bring home newborn twins. Although the journey is challenging, you will learn tactics to help you overcome any difficulties you face. Even as an experienced parent, you may not know what to expect when you bring home newborn twins. Although the journey is challenging, you will …
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What are ganglion cysts, and how can you get rid of them? Learn about treatments, home remedies, and when surgery may be needed Ganglion cysts are often painless and do not require treatment. Your doctor may simply recommend periodic monitoring, wearing shoes that do not rub or irritate the cyst, or placing a pad inside the shoe to reduce pressure …
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It’s never too early to create a bedtime routine for your baby. Some of the things to include in your sleep routine include soothing activities, calming, shushing, and swaddling if your baby enjoys it. It's not uncommon for babies to wake up many times at night. You may wish your baby could sleep longer and allow you to rest after …
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What is Doptelet (avatrombopag), and what is it used for? Doptelet is a prescription medicine used to treat low blood platelet counts in adults with: long-lasting (chronic) liver disease (CLD) who are scheduled to have a medical or dental procedure. chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) when other treatments have not worked well enough. Doptelet is not used to make platelet counts …
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What is Edluar (zolpidem tartrate), and what is it used for? Edluar is a sedative-hypnotic (sleep) medicine. Edluar is used in adults for the short-term treatment of a sleep problem called insomnia (trouble falling asleep). It is not known if Edluar is safe and effective in children under the age of 18 years. Edluar is a class four (C-IV) federally …
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What is Carospir (spironolactone), and how is it used? Carospir (spironolactone) oral suspension is an antagonist of aldosterone used to treat heart failure and reduced ejection fraction to increase survival, manage edema, and reduce the need for hospitalization for heart failure. It is also used as an add-on therapy for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk …
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What is Bijuva (estradiol and progesterone), and what is it used for? Bijuva is a prescription medicine that contains two kinds of hormones, an estrogen and progesterone. Bijuva is used after menopause to reduce moderate to severe hot flashes. What are the side effects of Bijuva? Side effects are grouped by how serious they are and how often they happen when …
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What is Azopt, and what is it used for? Azopt is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of ocular hypertension of open-angle glaucoma. Azopt may be used alone or with other medications. It is not known if Azopt is safe and effective in children. What are the side effects of Azopt? Azopt may cause serious side effects including: …
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Heavy periods may result from a hormonal imbalance, IUD use or as a side effect of medication. In other cases, heavy menstrual bleeding could indicate a serious medical concern. Heavy periods, medically known as menorrhagia, mean having to change your pad or tampon every one hour for at least two successive hours. You may also experience pain that makes it …
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