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Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. Why is it important to stop smoking during pregnancy? Smoking during pregnancy exposes the baby to harmful chemicals such as nicotine and carbon monoxide, which can reduce oxygen supply. This increases the risk of…
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Tretinoin 0.05% (Retrieve) – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is tretinoin 0.05% (Retrieve)? Tretinoin 0.05% is a topical retinoid cream derived from vitamin A. It is commonly used to treat acne and sun-damaged skin by promoting skin cell turnover and improving skin…
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)? Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects children under the age of 16. It causes persistent joint inflammation, leading to pain, swelling, stiffness, and sometimes…
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Vaccines in Pregnancy – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. Why are vaccines important during pregnancy? Vaccination during pregnancy helps protect both the mother and the baby from serious infections. Some vaccines also provide passive immunity to the baby, offering protection in the first…
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Vestibular Migraine – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is vestibular migraine? Vestibular migraine is a neurological condition in which migraine activity affects the balance system of the brain and inner ear. Instead of severe headache alone, patients experience episodes of dizziness…
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Long COVID – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is long COVID? Long COVID, also known as post-COVID condition, refers to a range of symptoms that persist or develop after the initial COVID-19 infection. These symptoms can last for weeks to months…
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RSV Vaccination in Pregnancy – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is RSV and why is it important in pregnancy? Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that can cause serious lung infections in infants, particularly in the first few months of life.…
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Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL) – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL)? Sensorineural hearing loss is a type of permanent hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or the auditory nerve pathways that transmit sound signals to…