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If you have a long-term (chronic) health condition that makes your blood oxygen levels too low, your doctor may prescribe oxygen. This is also called oxygen therapy or supplemental oxygen.

Pregnancy changes your body in many ways. If you have diabetes, pregnancy can also change how your body uses insulin. You’ll need to adapt your diabetes management plan before, during, and after giving birth. Your doctor will work with you to help you keep diabetes under control.

Exercise is great after pregnancy. Here are some tips for how you can exercise safely.

An ultrasound is a type of imaging test. It uses high-frequency sound waves to make images of organs and other structures inside the body.

An ASD is a common heart defect that's present at birth. If it's not found until you are an adult, your heart may not be able to pump as much blood.

Phlebotomy is when blood is drawn from the body. Therapeutic phlebotomy is when blood is drawn to treat a disease.

Thymoma and thymic carcinoma are two types of cancer that start in the cells of the thymus. These types of cancer are rare.

To reduce the chances of fire and other hazards, you need to follow guidelines when using your oxygen unit.

After surgery, there are steps you can take to help with your recovery. You may have been an inpatient (staying in the hospital overnight) or an outpatient (going home the day of surgery). While in the hospital, it is important to follow directions from your surgeon, nurse, and other health care providers.