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… Breathing Problems: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer … easier to use. Using an MDI with a mask spacer: Helps get the right amount of medicine into your child's lungs. … & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine … Breathing Problems Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask …
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… Tongue Problems On this page: Overview Overview … of the irritation may clear up the tongue problem. Home treatment may be all that is needed. Other common causes of … fissures on the tongue are often normal, food particles can get stuck in the grooves, causing inflammation and …
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… kills cancer cells. And with new technology, people getting radiation therapy have fewer problems than in the past. There are two main ways that … can make this worse. So can smoking or drinking alcohol during the time you are getting radiation therapy. …
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Getting Enough Fibre On this page: Overview Related … is thought to help prevent constipation and its related problems. It may lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol … is thought to help prevent constipation and its related problems. It may lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol …
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… Eyelid Problems On this page: Overview Overview Eyelid problems may be caused by irritation or infection. Common … on the eyelids and, in most cases, is not painful. Skin problems, such as eczema and seborrheic dermatitis, can …
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… Radioactive Iodine Treatment On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … with radioactive iodine does not increase your chances of getting thyroid cancer. What To Expect Most people don't … especially children and pregnant women. Do not sit next to someone in a motor vehicle for more than 1 hour. Avoid close …
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Getting Enough Potassium On this page: Overview Related … than what is usually recommended for your age. How can you get more potassium? Here are some ways to get more of this important nutrient into your diet. Know …
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… Cancer Treatment and Infertility On this page: Overview Related … on many things, such as how many radiation treatments you get or the type of chemotherapy you have. Before you begin … you have very low sperm counts or if treatment has caused problems with ejaculation, you still may be able to father a …
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… Monitoring Asthma Treatment On this page: Overview … in your treatment to control it. To ensure that you are getting the proper treatment, you have to continuously … medicine if your or your child's asthma starts to get out of control. Your doctor should periodically assess …
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… Nebulizer for COPD Treatment On this page: Overview … to your airways and lungs. Depending on your needs, you can get a small, portable nebulizer or one that sits on a table … is it used for? A nebulizer may be used to treat breathing problems. These include asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive …