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Questions about Allergy Shots
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Lots of kids have allergies. In fact, allergies are the most common cause of chronic nasal congestion in children. If your child has allergies, allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) may be a form of treatment to consider. Read on to find out about allergy shots and how to help your child deal with them. Updated and reviewed by: Stephen McGeady, MD
Originally reviewed by: Stephen McGeady, MD, and Jacob Dale Schrum, MD
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Health Emergency Preparedness
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To learn more about bioterrorism, emergency response, or biological agents and chemicals, select frequently asked questions
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Questions about Asthma
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Asthma is a long-lasting (chronic) disease of the lungs and airways (bronchi) that affects 5 people in every 100. In children, this figure is higher and rising.
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Questions to Ask Before Surgery
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Qualified medical professionals welcome and encourage questions about surgical procedures. In fact, studies have shown that well-informed patients heal faster and report a better overall surgical experience. The following are some questions you may want to ask your anesthesiologist about what you can expect before, during and after your surgery. Be sure that all of your questions are answered clearly and completely.
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Questions About Spider Bites
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Facts about spider bites: Most of the 20,000 species of spiders found in the United States are poisonous, but their fangs are too short or too fragile to break through human skin. The bites of most spiders cause only minor, local reactions, although a deadly reaction can occur.
In the United States, the two spiders that can cause serious problems are the black widow and the brown recluse spiders (sometimes called the violin spider). Both of these spiders are found in warm climates. If it is possible to kill or capture the spider without further harm to yourself or your child, it is important to do so. Place the spider in a glass jar or plastic container so it can be positively identified.
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Questions about Medical Evaluation for Underwriter
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Underwriting Requires an Exam.Your Client Expects a Professional. Are you sure you've sent one?
If you've called ExamOne® 3072 you can be sure. Since our inception in 2000, we have become a leader in the mobile insurance examining industry because of our commitment to provide the highest quality services available.
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Questions About Laboratory Tests Ordered
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Quest Diagnostics offers a variety of diagnostic laboratory testing services to healthcare professionals, consumers, employers, and government agencies. Each service meets a unique need and each is accessed in a different way:
Laboratory Tests ordered by Healthcare Professionals — Most of the lab tests we perform are tests ordered for a patient by that patient's healthcare professional. Lab tests are offered nationally, and these lab testing services may be covered by the patient's insurance. You can view our online insurance lists, to see the payors for which Quest Diagnostics will file all claims. If you are interested in having a specific laboratory test performed, please ask your healthcare provider if the lab test is appropriate for you, and if he/she can order the lab test(s) for you.
Blueprint for Wellness™ — We provide employers with various testing and health management solutions that aid in employee hiring and employee management.
Testing for the Federal Government — Includes testing for Department of Defense, Veterans Administration hospitals, the Federal Bureau of Prisons and Indian Health Services, occupational/OSHA and wellness testing, and testing services to support federally funded research programs.
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