Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disorder. COPD can be chronic (ongoing) bronchitis, emphysema, or a combination of both. This pamphlet identifies persons at risk for COPD, the signs and symptoms to watch for, and how it is diagnosed and managed.
Cinacalcet is a medication that lowers the amount of parathyroid hormone in your blood, a result of your kidneys not filtering out waste products the right way. This pamphlet explains how to take cinacalcet, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.
Your Circle of Support is the loved ones who you have chosen to support you. Your Circle of Care is the members of your health care team who are involved in your care. This pamphlet explains how your personal information is shared with people in your Circle of Care and Circle of Support. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Cleft lip and palate surgery is done to correct differences in the lip, nose, jaws, and roof of the mouth. This pamphlet explains what will happen on the day of your surgery and after your surgery.
This pamphlet explains what clopidogrel is used for and how to take it. Symptoms to watch for are also included.
Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a type of bacteria that is found in the intestine. This pamphlet explains how you get C. diff, symptoms, treatment, and how you can prevent spreading it to others.This pamphlet is also available in French.
La présente brochure explique comment l’on contracte une infection à C. difficile, les symptômes, le traitement et la façon de prévenir la propagation aux autres.
A colonoscopy is an exam of the large bowel. This pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, what polyps are, care after the test, and possible complications. This pamphlet is also available in French and Arabic.
منظار القولون A colonoscopy is an exam of the large bowel. This pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, what polyps are, care after the test, and possible complications. This pamphlet is also available in English and French.