Dr Doug McKechnie

Dr Doug McKechnie

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Brittle Asthma Health Information

"Brittle asthma" is an older term for a particularly severe form of asthma. Asthma is a very common long-term condition, but brittle asthma is rare. What is brittle …

What is the treatment for sepsis?
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What is the treatment for sepsis? Feature

Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection. Sepsis is a medical emergency. It can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. Early diagnosis and …

What are the symptoms of eczema?
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What are the symptoms of eczema? Feature

Eczema is a very common skin condition. Although the term eczema is used to describe a few different conditions, when people say eczema they usually mean the condition …

What causes sepsis?
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What causes sepsis? Feature

Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection. Sepsis is a medical emergency. Summary Sepsis is a life-threatening condition. Sepsis is caused by: …

What is the treatment for bowel cancer?
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What is the treatment for bowel cancer? Feature

Bowel cancer is a type of cancer that affects the large bowel. Colon cancer (affecting the large bowel itself) and rectal cancer (affecting the last part of the bowel …

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