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Vasectomy is a low-risk procedure, and the complications, which occur in about 10% of patients, are usually easy to control. One study of no-scalpel vasectomy, for example, reported only 7 complications out of 4,255 procedures and they were mostly minor. Pain or soreness typically lingers for a few days after the procedure, but this is normal and usually does not require a return visit to the doctor. No deaths resulting from vasectomy have been reported in the United States.

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Allergic Rhinitis: Diagnosis
To determine the cause of allergic rhinitis, the doctor will ask a number of questions about:Time of day and year of rhinitis episodes. Rhinitis that appears seasonally is typically due to... Read more »
Asthma Asthma Diagnosis and Tests
...air has ever triggered an attack.Any family history of asthma or allergic disorders, such as eczema, hives, or hay fever.Any occupational or long-term exposure to chemicals. Early detection of... Read more »
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...air has ever triggered an attackAny family history of asthma or allergic disorders, such as eczema, hives, or hay feverRuling Out Other DiseasesA number of disorders may cause some or all of the... Read more »
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...migraine, Raynaud's disease (marked by cold extremities), and some skin disorders, such as chronic hives. Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
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...watery/itching eyes. It may also be used to treat hives. How To Use Take this medication by... Read more »

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...watery/itching eyes. It may also be used to treat hives. How To Use Remove the tablet from its... Read more »

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...watery/itching eyes. It may also be used to treat hives. How To Use Measure the prescribed dose... Read more »

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...itching, swelling (especially of the throat, tongue), hives, dizziness. If you have had an... Read more »

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