Amplify Unit: Patient Stories

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What is anemia?

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Anemia is a condition where the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells, which can make you feel tired and weak.

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What is a common treatment for anemia?

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Ingesting more iron can help treat anemia.

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What happens when the air tubes in the lungs swell up?

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The body does not get enough oxygen.

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What is asthma?

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Asthma is a disease that makes it hard to breathe because the air tubes in the lungs can swell up.

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What can cause asthma symptoms to worsen?

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Dust and exercise can both cause the tubes inside the lungs to swell up.

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What is pancreatitis?

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Pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed, causing pain and digestive issues.

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What is a common treatment for pancreatitis?

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Medicines with enzymes can help treat pancreatitis.

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What is diabetes?

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Diabetes is a disease that affects how your body uses sugar, which is an important energy source.

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What are red blood cells?

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Red blood cells are cells in the blood that carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

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What is the role of iron in the body?

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Iron helps make red blood cells and is important for carrying oxygen.