Chocolate and Asthma Aggravation
Does chocolate aggravate asthma?
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Treating “first-episode” schizophrenia
In the treatment of first-episode schizophrenia, starting treatment as quickly as possible offers the best chance of relief from symptoms, but this is frequently complicated by difficulty in confirming the diagnosis.
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Exercises to Maintain Balance
What exercises can you do to help you keep your balance when you walk?
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Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Metabolic Syndrome
I take lisinopril for high blood pressure. I am a male, age 57, in fair condition. I was diagnosed in September 2008 with type 2 diabetes. Can blood pressure medication cause a rise in blood glucose levels?
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The treatment of schizophrenia: Making it work
Treatment of patients with schizophrenia often falters because patients are unwilling or unable to maintain doctor’s appointments and medication schedules. Transitional services such as assertive community treatment can improve the chances of success.
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Shingles and Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
I am a 64-year-old female with shingles. I have severe pain in the breastbone and back and a small rash under my breast. I cannot tolerate Valtrex, which fights the varicella-zoster virus that causes shingles. Will I definitely get post-herpetic neuralgia if I don’t take this medication? Will Tylenol help prevent complications? Can I heal without taking these drugs?
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Best Time of Day to Take Blood Pressure Medication
What is the best time to take a blood pressure medication – in the morning or before bed?
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Possible Causes of Lump on Neck
I have a lump under my chin on my neck. It was small a month ago but appears larger now. It is not painful. It is round and a little smaller than golf ball. What could this be?
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Causes of Frequently Recurring Cold and Flu Symptoms
I get a lot of colds and flues, more than anyone I know. What are some possible reasons for this?
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When to Contact a Doctor about Flu Symptoms
When you have the flu, at what point should you consider seeing a doctor?
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