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… this medicine if: Your asthma is not well controlled after using inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting … are closely observed for an appropriate period of time after receiving their dose. They should also carry epinephrine in case they have an allergic reaction after treatment. Asthma in Children …
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… that your baby has an odd-shaped head at birth, shortly after birth, or later at a routine checkup. Just because … head. Your child may wear a special helmet or other device after surgery. If there is pressure on the brain, your child … about what to expect. It may help to see some before-and-after pictures of other children who have had the same type …
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… nearly unconscious during the procedure. What To Expect After cardioversion, you will be monitored to make sure that … a blood thinner) that prevents blood clots before and after the procedure. This medicine lowers your risk of a … problems (antiarrhythmics) also may be given before and after the procedure. Why It Is Done Cardioversion is used: …
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… anything in your ear. Avoid getting water in the ear until after the problem clears up. Use a hair dryer set on low to carefully dry the ear after you shower. Take an over-the-counter pain medicine … swimmer's eardrops, such as Swim-Ear. Use them before and after swimming or getting your ears wet. Read and follow all …
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… with time. You may worry about what your life will be like after a colostomy. Many people who have colostomies lead … to care for your colostomy. Most people go home 4 to 7 days after the surgery. You will probably need about 6 weeks to … stay of 3 days to 2 weeks. You may have a colostomy right after other surgery. You can expect some discomfort during …
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… a soft cloth to clean your baby's gums. Start a few days after birth, and do this until the first teeth come in. As … that children have a dental examination within 6 months after the first tooth appears or by their first birthday. … help you see if any plaque is left on your child's teeth after brushing. These tablets are chewable and will colour …
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… worse over time. The time it takes for symptoms to appear after a cut or injury ranges from days to months. In most … lab test for tetanus. A doctor can usually diagnose tetanus after asking questions about your symptoms and past health … treatment to help with breathing and other body functions. After you've had tetanus, you are not immune to the disease. …
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… for plantar fasciitis Warming up before and stretching after sports or exercise may make your plantar fascia more … them to do and enjoy the exercise. Other people take NSAIDs after they exercise. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. After you exercise, ice your heel to help relieve pain and …
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… for as long as you take it. This shrinks fibroids. After you stop taking it, your fibroids may grow back. … symptoms only, because fibroids grow back fairly quickly after treatment stops. It's possible—but not likely—for you … the hormones estrogen and progesterone can make them grow. After menopause, when hormone levels decrease, fibroids …
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… cancer Breast cancer: Should I have breast reconstruction after a mastectomy? Breast cancer: Should I have … What should I do if I'm at high risk? Choosing a prosthesis after breast cancer surgery Hormone treatment for breast … risk when you are BRCA-positive Cancer treatment Body image after cancer treatment Cancer: controlling nausea and …
