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H1N1 (swine) influenza 07/31/2009
Swine flu; Influenza A Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Earlier forms of the H1N1 virus were found in pigs. Over time, the virus changed (mutated) and can now infect humans. Because H1N1 is a new virus in humans, your immune system cannot fight the virus very well.

H2 receptor antagonists overdose 02/03/2009
Cimetidine overdose; Tagamet overdose; Ranitidine overdose; Zantac overdose; Famotidine overdose; Pepcid overdose; Nizatidine overdose; Axid overdose Poisonous Ingredient: Cimetidine Ranitidine Famotidine Nizatidine Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Hair bleach poisoning 02/09/2009
Hair lightener poisoning Poisonous Ingredient: Ammonium persulfate Ethyl alcohol Hydrogen peroxide Where Found: Hydrogen peroxide Some hair bleaches Note: This list may not include all sources of hair bleach.

Hair dye poisoning 02/09/2009
Hair tint poisoning Poisonous Ingredient: Permanent dyes Naphthylamine Other aromatic amino compounds Phenylene diamines Toluene diamines Temporary dyes Arsenic Bismuth Denatured alcohol Lead (see lead poisoning ) Mercury Pyrogallol Silver Note: This list may not include all poisonous ingredients.

Hair loss 05/07/2009
Loss of hair; Alopecia; Baldness; Telogen effluvium Considerations: Hair loss usually develops gradually and may be patchy or all over (diffuse). You lose roughly 100 hairs from your head every day. The average scalp contains about 100,000 hairs. Each individual hair survives for an average of 4 1/2 years, during which time it grows about 1/2 inch a month. Usually in its 5th year, the hair falls out and is replaced within 6 months by a new one.

Hair spray poisoning 02/09/2009
Hair spray poisoning occurs when someone breathes in (inhales) hair spray. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Poisonous Ingredient: Carboxylmethylcellulose Denatured alcohol Hydroflurocarbon Polyvinyl alcohol Propylene glycol Polyvinylpyrrolidone Where Found: Various hair sprays Symptoms: Blurred vision Breathing difficulty Burning pain in the throat Burns to the eye Coma Low blood pressure Rash Stupor Home Treatment: Seek immediate medical help.

Hair straightener poisoning 02/09/2009
Hair straightener poisoning occurs when someone swallows chemicals used to straighten hair. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Poisonous Ingredient: Ammonium thioglycolate (found in relaxer/straightener products that do not use lye) Guanidine hydroxide (found in relaxer/straightener products that do not use lye) Mineral oil Polyethylene glycol Sodium hydroxide (found in relaxer/straightener products that use lye) Where Found: Various hair straighteners Symptoms: Eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat Loss of vision Severe pain in the throat Severe pain or burning in the nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue Gastrointestinal Blood in the stool Burns of the food pipe (esophagus) Severe abdominal pain Vomiting Vomiting blood Heart and blood Collapse Low blood pressure that develops rapidly Severe change in blood acid levels -- leads to organ damage Lungs Breathing difficulty Throat swelling (may cause breathing difficulty) Skin Burn Holes (necrosis) in the skin or tissues underneath Irritation Home Treatment: Seek immediate medical help.

Hair tonic 02/09/2009
Hair tonic is a product used to style the hair. Hair tonic poisoning occurs when someone swallows this substance. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Poisonous Ingredient: Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) Symptoms: Coma Diarrhea Inability to walk in a normal manner Increased urination Lack of alertness ( stupor ) Painful urination Slowed respirations Slurred speech Unsteady walk Vomiting Home Treatment: Seek immediate medical help.

Hair transplant 01/14/2009
A hair transplant is a surgical procedure to improve baldness. Description: During a hair transplant, a physician moves hairs from an area of thick growth to bald areas. Most hair transplants are performed in an office setting under local anesthesia . You should only experience minimal pain. After thoroughly cleaning the scalp, the surgeon uses small needles to numb an area where there is normal hair growth on the back of the scalp. A portion of the hairy scalp is then removed with a scalpel and set aside.

Hairy cell leukemia 07/11/2008
Leukemic reticuloendotheliosis; HCL; Leukemia - hairy cell Causes, incidence, and risk factors: HCL is caused by the abnormal growth of B cells. The cells can look "hairy" under the microscope because they have fine projections coming from their surface. HCL can lead to low numbers of normal blood cells. The cause of this disease is unknown.

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