Intermountain Healthcare

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Intermountain Healthcare is a nonprofit health system based in Salt Lake City, Utah that serves the healthcare needs of the residents of Utah and southeastern Idaho. Its mission is to provide clinically excellent medical care at affordable rates in a healing environment. Some of Intermountain’s 23 hospitals include Intermountain Medical Center, Primary Children’s Medical Center, LDS Hospital, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Dixie Regional Medical Center, McKay-Dee Hospital Center.

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On Nov 07

What are the treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea?

Treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) include the following:Lifestyle changes to reduce symptoms.Positive airway pressure (PAP), the most common and effective treatment.Oral appli...
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On Nov 07

What is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?

In obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), your breathing repeatedly stops (apnea) or gets very shallow (hypopnea) off and on during sleep. These interruptions can happen frequently—as many as 30 time...
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On Nov 07

What medications help treat angina pain?

Nitrates and other antianginals are commonly used to prevent, reduce, or relieve angina pain. They work by relaxing blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while re...
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Intermountain Healthcare has answered a question
On Nov 07

How long should I breastfeed my baby?

The decision to breastfeed is a positive one for both you and your baby. By choosing to breastfeed, you are giving your baby the healthiest start possible. Mother’s milk (breast milk) is the ...
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Intermountain Healthcare has answered a question
On Nov 07

What are the symptoms of migraine headaches?

With a severe headache or a type of headache called a migraine, you may: Feel sick to your stomach, and you may even throw up Have throbbing pain that may be worse on one side of your head Be ...
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Intermountain Healthcare has answered a question
On Nov 07

How can a cold be treated?

Colds are caused by germs called viruses and do not need to be treated with antibiotics. Try these things: Stay home and rest. Drink plenty of water. Use medicines for fever or aches and pains...
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Intermountain Healthcare has answered a question
On Nov 07

How long should I breastfeed my baby?

If you plan on breast-feeding your baby, the recommended length of breast-feeding is 1 year. A young mother needs to set her own goals with breast-feeding. Breast-feeding is very individual for eve...
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On Nov 07

How can I reduce my risk of an aneurysm?

You can help lower your risk of an aneurysm by taking these important actions: If you use tobacco, stop now. Smoking or chewing tobacco is one of the strongest factors in developing an aneury...
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Intermountain Healthcare has answered a question
On Nov 07

How can I prevent knee and hip pain from a sedentary lifestyle?

Set a timer to remind you to get up and move every 30 to 60 minutes. Stretches for hamstrings, quads and calves are helpful. Walking for 10 to 15 minutes (outdoors, up/down the stairs, around the o...
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Intermountain Healthcare has answered a question
On Nov 07

What is a healthy diet before knee replacement surgery?

Good nutrition gives your body the building blocks it needs to heal and prevent complications before knee replacement surgery. Poor nutrition slows healing and may lead to infections. So eat as wel...
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On Sep 26

What are the symptoms of Asperger's syndrome?

A classic symptom of Asperger's syndrome is an intense focus on a single subject -- being obsessed with details and becoming an expert on that subject. Other symptoms of Asperger's syndrom...
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On Sep 26

What are other strategies besides medication for managing chronic pain?

Taking your medication as directed is an important part of your chronic pain management. But it's not a good idea to rely on medication alone to manage your pain. Your doctor will work with y...
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On Sep 10

What are sulfonylurea drugs?

Sulfonylureas are medications used to treat type 2 diabetes. They’re taken by mouth (orally) as a pill. Sulfonylureas work best when you’re following the rest of your diabetes treatment...
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On Jul 29

What causes high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) in people with diabetes?

High blood glucose (hyperglycemia) is when your blood glucose level goes above your target range. There are several reasons why your blood glucose might go too high: skipped insulin dose too li...
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On Jul 08

How can I prevent colds and flu?

Colds, flu, and other viral infections are common. Almost everyone has at least one cold a year -- and kids often have as many as 12! To help limit the number of colds your family gets, follo...
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