Fostair (beclometasone, formoterol)
Fostair inhaler contains two active ingredients, beclometasone dipropionate and formoterol fumarate (previously known as eformoterol fumarate in the UK). Beclometasone is a type of medicine known as a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are hormones ... [... more]
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Bi-polar disorder (manic depression)
Bi-Polar disorder (manic depression) information from the Mental Health Foundation Bi-polar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mood disorder, characterised by swings in a person's mood from high to low - euphoric to depressed. In the ... [... more]
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Mental capacity - what do you want to know?
Mental Capacity: resources from the Mental Health Foundation Making decisions is something we do all day, every day. If you are able to make a particular decision for yourself you have 'mental capacity'. However, there are many reasons why you ... [... more]
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Baker's cyst
A Baker's cyst is an accumulation of fluid behind the knee and is named after the British surgeon who first described the condition, William Morrant Baker. It's also known as a popliteal cyst. Like all joints, the knee needs lubrication to ... [... more]
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Burns
Burns and scalds are the damage caused predominantly to the skin and superficial tissues (or exposed mucosal surfaces such as the gullet or airways) by intense heat, boiling water or strong chemicals. Chemical - strong acids or alkalis, cleaning ... [... more]
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Body dysmorphia
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a preoccupation with the appearance of a certain part of the body. The cause of BDD is unclear, but it may be genetic or caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. People with BDD are excessively worried about ... [... more]
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Body odour
Body odour is a smell produced by a person's body that many other people find unpleasant. Body odour is caused by a natural process involving sweat that occurs on the skin's surface. Sweat is odourless, but if left on the skin the bacteria that ... [... more]
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Bed-wetting
The causes of bedwetting in children or adults and possible treatments Occasional bed-wetting can occur in any child, for example, if they're extremely tired. But sometimes it can be a more serious problem. Find out a few simple steps you can ... [... more]
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Back curves
A guide to the causes of back curves, kyphosis, lordosis and scoliosis. Anything that weakens or puts pressure on the spine affects its shape and, consequently, how effectively it works. The spine is the central pillar of the body. It supports ... [... more]
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Burns and scalds - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Burns;Skin and nail;Scalds;Blushing Information on burns and scalds from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources An external burn is damage to ... [... more]
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Nervous breakdown
Nervous breakdown, information from the Mental Health Foundation including latest news and events and relevant organisations In practical terms, it usually means you are no longer able to cope with the demands of life and you stop even ... [... more]
Mental Health Foundation |
Bottle feeding - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Baby;Breast;Breastfeeding;Female Choosing how to feed your baby is an important decision for you. In the past, many women breastfed their babies, and there has been a lot of research carried out which has shown ... [... more]
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