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| A specialist who diagnosis and treats diseases of the blood. |
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| A doctor who has knowledge in diagnosing lung conditions, as well as diseases. |
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| A doctor who studies treatments of diseases and defects of the heart. |
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| Swelling caused by fluid trapped inside the tissues of the body. It is most commonly noticed in feet, ankles, legs, hands, and arms. |
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| Extra fluid that forms in the space around the lungs. It can cause limited expansion of the lungs. |
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| A balanced diet of meats, dairy, grains, etc.with No Added Salt. |
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| Congestive heart failure meaning the heart is unable to properly circulate blood into the tissues of the body. |
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| Activities of Daily Living that usually require no assistance such as eating, bathing, toileting, walking, etc. |
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| A bowel movement which is waste matter from the large intestine known as feces. |
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| Shortness of breath. Difficulty breathing with symptoms such as chest tightness or feeling suffocated. |
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| The heart muscle has become weakened by a heart attack or coronary artery disease. |
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| A decline in a person's mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. It can cause memory loss and lead to Alzheimer's disease. |
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| The initials mean pro re nata which means as needed. |
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| Relating back to shortness of breath. It can be brought on by an insufficient amount of oxygen in the blood. |
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| Gastrointestinal. Relating to the stomach and both intestines. |
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| Urinary Tract Infection. An infection that can effect your kidneys, bladder, and urethra. Women are at a greater risk to develop a UTI. |
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| Physical Therapy. Instead of surgery or medications, physical therapists use messages, heat, and even exercise to treat injuries, disease, and deformities to help restore mobility. |
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| It is known as a gastrostomy tube which is inserted directly into the abdomen to deliver nutrition to the person's stomach so that he/she receives enough calories. |
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| Occupational Therapy. This is therapy to help a person who has physical or mental impairments or limitations to be able to independently perform their own activities of daily life. This can include working, being social, and selfcare. |
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| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. This is an emergency procedure where the heart and lungs are made to work by pressing down on the chest overlying the heart, and breathing air into the lungs. |
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