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… Broken Rib On this page: What is a broken rib? A broken rib (also called a fracture) is a crack or …
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… Broken Collarbone On this page: Related … blood vessels from the neck to the shoulder. What causes a broken collarbone? A broken collarbone is usually caused by … In rare cases, a broken collarbone can injure a lung or rib or pinch nerves or blood vessels. This may cause the arm …
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… Broken Toe On this page: What is a broken toe? A broken toe is a break, or fracture, in a bone … gave you a prescription medicine for pain, take it as prescribed. Store your prescription pain medicines where no one …
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… Broken Nose (Nasal Fracture) On this page: … and falls. But it may be hard to tell if your nose is broken. Swelling can make your nose look crooked even if it … it in place until a doctor removes it. If your doctor prescribed antibiotics, take them as directed. Do not stop taking …
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… Chipped or Broken Tooth or Dental Appliance On this page: Overview … it occurs inside a permanent tooth after the tooth has been broken. Prompt dental treatment can often prevent the tooth … can delay healing and lead to infection or scarring. A broken dental appliance can interfere with your ability to …
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… Broken Tooth or Dental Appliance: First Aid On this page: … the following steps: Remove loose dentures and the parts of broken dentures. Find the pieces. Find any pieces of tooth or the broken dental appliance and take them with you when you go …
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… pain can occur with movement of a shoulder, an arm, the rib cage, or the trunk of the body. Even a minor injury can … the cartilage of the rib cage. Symptoms of a bruised rib or broken rib include: Sharp, severe pain in the area of the … the cartilage of the rib cage. Symptoms of a bruised rib or broken rib include: Sharp, severe pain in the area of the …
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… In a costophrenic assist, another person pushes on your rib cage to help you cough. This is done while you are … or back injury, such as an unstable spinal injury or a broken rib. Had recent surgery. Have osteoporosis. Are … or back injury, such as an unstable spinal injury or a broken rib. Had recent surgery. Have osteoporosis. Are …
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… cough. Wrap both arms around your belly, just below the rib cage. Lean back if you can. Take a deep breath and hold … or back injury, such as an unstable spinal injury or a broken rib. Had recent surgery. Have osteoporosis. Are … or back injury, such as an unstable spinal injury or a broken rib. Had recent surgery. Have osteoporosis. Are …
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… caregiver gives one quick, firm push up and in, under your rib cage. It may take practice to coordinate your cough with … or back injury, such as an unstable spinal injury or a broken rib. Had recent surgery. Have osteoporosis. Are … or back injury, such as an unstable spinal injury or a broken rib. Had recent surgery. Have osteoporosis. Are …
