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… Overview An asthma action plan is based on zones defined by your symptoms, your peak flow , or both. It tells you what to do if you … Plan Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… , you will need regular examinations to assess whether your condition is becoming more severe. Your examinations may include: Measurement of your blood … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… Information Overview Most of the time it is best to do your saltwater (saline) nasal wash before you use your other nasal medicines. The wash will help your sinuses … hairs that line the sinuses work better to keep the sinuses healthy. This can help prevent the spread of infection to …
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… syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve in your wrist. This nerve runs through a small space in your wrist called the carpal tunnel. This nerve controls … Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… the surgery. The doctor will make several small cuts in your belly. Then the doctor puts special tools and a camera … the doctor wraps a silicone band around the upper part of your stomach to make a small pouch. Then the incisions are … vitamins, and minerals while you lose weight. Even with a healthy diet, you probably will need to take vitamin and …
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… Baby On this page: Overview Overview Your baby may have signs of a minor illness , such as cold … mild diarrhea. If so, it's best to keep breastfeeding. If your baby is too sick to breastfeed, try cup-feeding. With … Dehydration Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… at a water table, stay close enough to watch - and reach - your child at all times. Always hold onto your toddler’s hand when on a dock or near a pool - your toddler might suddenly run toward the water. Even if …
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… lengths at birth and grow at different rates. As you bathe your baby, check the length of his or her nails. Trim the … scratching. A baby's nails can be clipped or cut. Clip your baby's nails after his or her bath when they are … and Injuries Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Overview The purpose of physiotherapy is to decrease your pain and help you slowly return to your normal activities. It may reduce pain in the soft … Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… injury ( tendinopathy ) can cause pain at the side of your hip when you rise from a chair and take your first few steps, climb stairs, drive, or lie down with … during work, play, or daily activities: Reach and stay at a healthy weight. Wear well-cushioned shoes, and avoid high …
