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Cystic Fibrosis - When To Call a Doctor
Article
06/26/07, Healthwise
It is important to diagnose and treat cystic fibrosis early. Call your doctor if your child:
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Cystic Fibrosis - Home Treatment
Article
06/26/07, Healthwise
Handling the challenges of caring for a child who has cystic fibrosis can be difficult. It is normal to feel guilty and overwhelmed by how hard it is and how much time it takes to care for a child who has a long-term, life-shortening i
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Pneumonia - What Happens
Article
04/02/07, Healthwise
After you've been infected with a pneumonia-causing organism, it takes as little as 1 to 3 days or as long as 7 to 10 days for symptoms to appear. How severe pneumonia is and how long it lasts depend on:
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Pulmonary Embolism - When To Call a Doctor
Article
02/13/07, Healthwise
Callor other emergency services immediately if you think you have symptoms of pulmonary embolism. Symptoms include:
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Acute Bronchitis - When To Call a Doctor
Article
08/31/06, Healthwise
Callor other emergency services immediately if:
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Acute Bronchitis - Home Treatment
Article
08/31/06, Healthwise
Most cases of acute bronchitis go away in 2 to 3 weeks. Home treatment may help you feel better.
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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - When To Call a Doctor
Article
03/28/06, Healthwise
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a life-threatening condition. Call or seek immediate medical treatment if you have the following symptoms:
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Tuberculosis (TB) - Home Treatment
Article
05/16/07, Healthwise
Home treatment for tuberculosis (TB) focuses on taking the medications correctly to reduce the risk of developing multidrug-resistant TB. Keep all your medical appointments, take your medications as prescribed, and report any side
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Pneumonia - Home Treatment
Article
04/02/07, Healthwise
Home treatment is important for recovery from pneumonia. The following measures can help you recover and avoid complications, such as further infection or a buildup of fluid in the space between the lung and chest wall (pleural ef
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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - Home Treatment
Article
03/28/06, Healthwise
Home treatment for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) focuses on avoiding exposure to rodents and getting immediate medical attention if you become ill after exposure. If you have symptoms such as a fever and muscle pain and
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