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Chronic Cough
…Your healthcare provider also may check your oxygen level by placing a small clip on your index finger. This device measures how much oxygen you are getting. A reading of…
Endometriosis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is endometriosis? Endometriosis…
Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)
…lean back, you may swallow the blood. This can irritate your stomach. Use your thumb and index finger to squeeze together the soft portion of your nose. This area is…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you…
Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you…
Peripheral Arterial Disease and Claudication
…to blood pressure in your arms. This test is called an ankle-brachial index, or ABI. Your health care provider may do some other tests to look into possible PAD. They…
Childhood Overweight and Obesity
…whether your child is overweight by calculating their body mass index (BMI). BMI is an approximate measure of body fat. It is based on your child’s height and weight. Many…
Healthy Ways to Gain Weight If You’re Underweight
…Using a tool to calculate your body mass index (BMI) can help determine if you’re underweight. Your healthcare provider can also help determine if you’re underweight based on your height,…
Metabolic Syndrome
…your body mass index (BMI) to determine a healthy weight for your height. They can help you make a plan to lose weight if you’re overweight, and to maintain your…
Obesity – Surgical Treatment for Obesity
…measurement based on your height and weight, called your body mass index or BMI, is considered to be a better measure of health risk than just your weight in pounds….
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