- 21. Stimulants
- (Substance Abuse)
- ... it also dries you out by preventing sweating and salivation. That combination can cause heat stroke and a number of other problems.” Ephedrine-laced dietary supplements have been implicated in seventeen ...
- 22. Oral thrush
- (Oral thrush)
- ... medicine you're prescribing? How can I prevent this from happening again? Do I need to be tested for other diseases associated with thrush? Don't hesitate to ask any other questions that occur ...
- 23. Mumps
- (Mumps)
- ... to prevent mumps is important. Up to 1 in 5 people infected with the mumps virus has no signs or symptoms. When signs and symptoms do develop, they usually appear about two to three weeks after exposure ...
- 24. Mouth cancer
- (Mouth cancer)
- ... week or asking a family member to be there when you need someone to talk with. There's no proven way to prevent mouth cancer. However, you can reduce your risk of mouth cancer if you: Stop using ...
- 25. Mosquito bites
- (Mosquito bites )
- ... insect bites. However, this hasn't been definitively proved. To prevent mosquito bites, take steps to reduce the mosquito population around your home. Using insect repellents and protective clothing ...
- 26. Mononucleosis
- (Mononucleosis )
- ... getting plenty of bed rest, these steps can help relieve symptoms of mononucleosis: Drink plenty of water and fruit juices. Fluids help relieve fever and sore throat and prevent dehydration. ...
- 27. Bird flu (avian influenza)
- (Bird flu (avian influenza))
- ... so few people have had bird flu. According to the World Health Organization, a few hundred people have died of bird flu since 2003. In contrast, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates ...
- 28. Occupational asthma
- (Occupational asthma)
- ... to eliminate your symptoms and prevent lung damage due to occupational asthma is to avoid whatever's triggering it. Occupational asthma symptoms are similar to those caused by other types of asthma. ...
- 29. Asthma
- (Asthma)
- ... may prevent long-term lung damage and help keep the condition from worsening over time. To monitor your asthma after diagnosis. If you know you have asthma, work with your doctor to keep it under control. ...
- 30. Aspergillosis
- (Aspergillosis)
- ... may simply be closely monitored by chest X-ray. Oral corticosteroids. The goal in treating allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is to prevent existing asthma or cystic fibrosis from becoming worse. ...
- 31. Ebola virus and Marburg virus
- (Ebola virus and Marburg virus)
- ... your doctor or hospital about your symptoms before your visit so that precautions can be taken to prevent transmission of the virus to others. What you can do Before your appointment, to help your ...
- 32. Male infertility
- (Male infertility)
- ... prevent the delivery of sperm. Illnesses, injuries, chronic health problems, lifestyle choices and other factors can play a role in causing male infertility. Not being able to conceive a child can be ...
- 33. Male hypogonadism
- (Male hypogonadism)
- ... signs or symptoms of hypogonadism. Early detection in boys can help prevent problems from delayed puberty. Early diagnosis and treatment in men offer better protection against osteoporosis and other related ...
- 34. Ehrlichiosis
- (Ehrlichiosis)
- ... prevent these infections is to avoid tick bites. Tick repellents, thorough body checks after being outside and proper removal of ticks give you the best chance of avoiding ehrlichiosis. If a tick ...
- 35. Pet allergy
- (Pet allergy)
- ... decongestants taken as a nasal spray may briefly reduce allergy symptoms. If you use a decongestant spray for more than three days in a row, it can contribute to congestion. Cromolyn sodium prevents ...
- 36. Hay fever
- (Hay fever)
- ... irritating symptoms. In some cases, treatment may help prevent more-serious allergic conditions, such as asthma or eczema. You may want to see an allergy specialist (allergist) if: Your symptoms ...
- 37. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
- (Nasopharyngeal carcinoma )
- ... side effects of treatment. No sure way exists to prevent nasopharyngeal carcinoma. However, if you're concerned about your risk of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, you may consider avoiding habits that ...
- 38. Nasal polyps
- (Nasal polyps )
- ... to help prevent the recurrence of nasal polyps. Your doctor may also recommend the use of a saltwater (saline) rinse to promote healing after surgery You may help reduce your chances of developing ...
- 39. HIV/AIDS
- (HIV/AIDS)
- ... to prevent transmission of the virus to others. Tests to tailor treatment If you receive a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, several types of tests can help your doctor determine what stage of the disease you have. ...
- 40. Ureaplasma Urealyticum
- (STD Combo Pack)
- ... infections such as ureaplasma, and prevents infections from spreading by affecting the bacteria’s ability to regenerate itself within the body. Doxycycline is another treatment option for this infection, ...