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Side effects of Bronchodilator medicines Bronchodilator medicines
Bronchodilator medicinesBronchodilators can sometimes cause side effects, although these are usually mild or short-lived. Some of the main side effects of bronchodilators are described below, but this isn't an exhaustive list. They may not all apply to the specific medication you're taking. For information on the side effects of a particular bronchodilator, check the
Diagnosis and treatment Brucellosis
BrucellosisBrucellosis is usually diagnosed by taking a blood sample and sending this to a laboratory. The blood sample is tested for the antibodies against the brucellosis bacteria. The infection is treated with a combination oftwo or more different antibiotics , such asdoxycycline with gentamicinor doxycycline with rifampicin. These will usually need to
Preventing brucellosis Brucellosis
BrucellosisThere is no human vaccine to protect you against brucellosis, so it's important to take precautions to prevent infection if you're at risk. If you're travelling to an area where brucellosis is a problem, don't consumeunpasteurised milk or milk products, and only eat meat that has been thoroughly cooked. Cheese and other milk products imported
A lost tooth Broken or knocked out tooth
Broken or knocked out toothIf you can't find your tooth, the space can be filled with one of the following: denture a removable false tooth that you have to take out to clean bridge where afalse tooth is glued to the teeth either side using a special cement implant where atitanium screw is placed in the jaw bone, and after a few months a mould is taken so that a
How cardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography are performed Coronary angiography
Coronary angiographyCardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography iscarried out at a hospital orspecialist heart centre. Theteam responsible for your caremay include: a cardiologist (heart specialist) a nurse a cardiac technician a radiographer (a specialist in using imaging technology) The procedure is usually carried outin an X-ray room or a
Types of CVD Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular diseaseThere are many different types of CVD. Four of the main types are described below. Coronary heart disease Coronary heart disease occurs when the flow of oxygen-rich blood tothe heart muscle is blocked or reduced. This puts an increased strain on the heart, and can lead to: angina chest pain caused by restricted blood flow to the heart
Treating oral thrush in babies Oral thrush in babies
Oral thrush in babiesIf your GP or health visitor feels your baby needs treatment, they'll probably prescribe an antifungal medicine. The two main antifungal medicines used to treat oral thrush in babiesare: miconazole nystatin These medications usually need to be used up to four times a day and are most effective if used after your baby has had a feed or drink.
Advice for breastfeeding mothers Oral thrush in babies
Oral thrush in babiesIf your baby has oral thrush and you're breastfeeding, it's possible for your baby to pass a thrush infection to you. This can affect your nipples or breasts and cause nipple thrush. Symptoms of nipple thrush can include: pain while you're feeding your baby, which may continue after the feed is finished cracked, flaky or sensitive nipples and
Preventing oral thrush in babies Oral thrush in babies
Oral thrush in babiesIt's not clear whether it's possible to prevent oral thrush in babies. Some doctors suggest the following advice may help: sterilise dummies regularly, as well as any toys that your baby puts in their mouth sterilise bottles and other feeding equipment regularly, especially the teats Washing your hands thoroughly after changing your baby's
What causescarbon monoxide to leak? Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoningCarbon monoxideis produced whenfuels such asgas, oil, coal and wooddon't burn fully. Burning charcoal, running cars and the smoke fromcigarettes also produce carbon monoxide gas. Gas, oil, coal and wood aresources of fuel used in many household appliances, including: boilers gas fires central heating systems water heaters cookers open