The New York Heart Association has classified heart failure by how bad symptoms are when you are active. The four classes range from having few or no symptoms when active to having symptoms even when at rest. Class I. People whose physical activity is not limited. Ordinary physical activity does not cause tiredness...
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can be classified based on function (how much feeling and movement you have) or on where the damage occurred. When a nerve in the spinal cord is injured, the nerve location and number are often used to describe how much damage there is. For example, a C7 injury is associated with the seventh...
To clean a wound well: Wash your hands first. Remove large pieces of dirt or debris from the wound with cleaned tweezers. Do not push the tweezers deeply into the wound. Hold the wound under cool running water. If you have a sprayer in your sink, you can use it to help remove dirt and other debris from the wound. Scrub...
When cleaning up diarrhea, it is important to remember that germs can spread very easily. This can happen when people or items in the home come into contact with diarrhea. Careful cleaning can help reduce the chance of spreading germs. If you have them, wear disposable gloves when cleaning up diarrhea or other body...
Until the foreskin can be pulled back, wash only the outside of the penis. Don't try to force the foreskin back. When the foreskin can be pulled back, the area needs to be cleaned every day. Infants and young children A baby's foreskin does not pull back easily for about 6 months. Don't force it. Until you can pull the...
Clear liquids are liquids that are fat-free and transparent. Clear liquids include water, strained fruit juices, plain coffee or tea, rehydration drinks, and broth.
Botanical names: Galium aparine How It Works Galiosin, an anthraquinone glycoside, other glycosides, tannins, and flavonoids may be the major constituents of cleavers. Little research has been conducted on this plant, but preliminary lab experiments suggest it may have antispasmodic activity. 2. How to Use It Cleavers...
What is cleft lip? Cleft lip is a treatable birth defect. It happens when the tissues of the upper jaw and nose don't join as expected during fetal development. This causes a split (cleft) in the lip. A cleft lip may be complete or incomplete. With either type, it may involve one or both sides of the upper lip and...
Cleft lip is a birth defect that occurs when the tissues of the upper jaw and nose do not join as expected during fetal development, resulting in a split (cleft) in the lip. An incomplete cleft lip can range from a slight indentation to a notch in the upper lip on one or both sides. A complete cleft lip is a deep split...
Cleft lip is a treatable birth defect that appears as one or more splits (clefts) in the upper lip. Cleft lip can range from a small indentation in the lip (incomplete cleft) to a split in the lip that may extend up into one or both nostrils (complete cleft), and sometimes into the palate. Cleft lip often occurs with...
Cleft palate is a birth defect in which the roof of the mouth (palate) does not develop normally during pregnancy, leaving an opening (cleft). The palate has two parts that can be affected by a cleft. The hard palate is in the front, closer to where the front teeth will come in. The soft palate is in the back, toward...
What is cleft palate? Cleft palate is a treatable birth defect. It happens when the roof of the baby's mouth (palate) doesn't develop normally during pregnancy, leaving an opening (cleft) in the palate that may go through to the nasal cavity. A cleft can form on any part of the palate, including the front part of the...
Cleft palate is a birth defect in which the roof of the mouth (palate) has an opening (cleft) that may go through to the nasal cavity. A cleft can form on any part of the palate. It can form on the front part of the roof of the mouth (hard palate) or the small flap of tissue that hangs down from the soft palate (uvula)...
Feeding a baby who has a cleft palate can be a challenge. Your baby may have a problem making a tight seal between the mouth and the nipple. But with a little preparation, you can successfully feed your baby with formula or breast milk. For example, use a soft, compressible nipple or a bottle you can squeeze to help the...
Clemastine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Clemastine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms. Clemastine is may also be used...
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Swallow the medicine without crushing or chewing it. You may take with food to prevent stomach upset. To relieve dry mouth, chew gum, suck on hard candy/ice chips, drink extra water, or use a saliva substitute. Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom. Drink plenty of...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: allergic reaction, allergy symptoms, coughing, inflammation, skin inflammation. Generic Name: Clemastine.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: allergic reaction, allergy symptoms, coughing, inflammation, skin inflammation. Brand Name(s): Dayhist-1, Tavist. Generic Name: Clemastine.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: allergic reaction, allergy symptoms, coughing, inflammation, skin inflammation. Generic Name: Clemastine.
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For treating bacterial infection.
For treating bacterial infection.
For treating bacterial infection.
Clevidipine is a calcium channel blocker that is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in people who cannot take medicine by mouth. Clevidipine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For high blood pressure. Brand Name(s): Cleviprex. Generic Name: Clevidipine.
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This medicine is used for the following purposes: bone strength, endocrine disorder, menopausal symptoms.
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Clindamycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat serious infections caused by bacteria. Clindamycin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
