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… Sleep Apnea: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … disease, and stroke. Your doctor will probably have you try lifestyle changes and CPAP (continuous positive airway … and snoring may return over time. You may still need CPAP after surgery. The surgery called tracheostomy (which puts a …
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… Panic Disorder: Should I Take Medicine? Decision Point You may want to have … effects, but these are usually mild. They may get better after a few weeks. Benzodiazepines help relieve symptoms right away. You may have to try more than one medicine to find one that works. Your …
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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Use GnRH-A Therapy? Decision Point You may want to … If you also have problems with infertility, you may want to try another treatment. Key points to remember Taking … for you to get pregnant, or it can cause problems during a pregnancy. Over time, the size, shape, location, and …
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… Insomnia: Should I Take Sleeping Pills? Decision Point You may want to … and behaviour changes. There are several things you can try, including: Changes in how you sleep. There are simple … or drowsy during the day. Not work as well over time. After a while, they may not help you sleep the way they used …
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… Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? Decision Point You may want to have … for as long as they are helpful. Don't take medicines. Try other ways to improve thinking and memory and to reduce … problems. Most side effects go away within a few weeks after you start taking the medicines. The most common side …
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… Nearsightedness: Should I Have Laser Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … aging of the eye. So you may still need reading glasses after age 40. Laser surgery can cost a lot. It is rarely … younger than 18. You are pregnant or breastfeeding. During pregnancy, women can have temporary changes in the way their …
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… Quitting Smoking: Should I Use Medicine? Decision Point You may want to have a … your chances of quitting. You take it 2 times a day, after meals. You can also take varenicline for 12 more weeks … with my doctor about quitting, and he suggested that I try using a medicine. He also recommended that I have …
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… Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … to be born. It can also affect your baby both before and after birth. The best time to stop using alcohol and drugs is …
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… Physical activity when planning a pregnancy Last updated August 2, 2013 Overview Being active … beneficial for health, especially when you're planning a pregnancy. Research shows that just 30 minutes a day can … activities are best for strengthening the heart and lungs. Try: brisk walking, cycling, dancing, and continuous …
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… Basic Dental Care From Birth to 16 Years On this page: Overview … his or her own teeth at about 3 years of age. Children should be brushing their own teeth, morning and night, by … - Family Medicine Arden Christen DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
