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… Most people go home that same day. These surgeries are: Used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. Rarely used to treat snoring in adults. Not used to treat snoring in children. What To Expect You may …
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… A numbing local anesthetic is usually not needed but may be used in some cases. Your doctor applies the liquid nitrogen … get rid of the wart. Why It Is Done Cryotherapy is usually used if salicylic acid treatment has not eliminated a wart … the skin may take a long time to recover. Cryotherapy can cause redness, blisters, pain, or tenderness. Healing may take …
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… If gloves are not available, to apply pressure you can: Use many layers of fabric, plastic bags, or whatever you … possible, and apply pressure and elevate the injured area. Use your bare hands to apply pressure only as a last resort. … wound with a clean cloth. If you don't have a clean cloth, use the cleanest material available. Do not press on an …
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… resources out there if you need ideas. Rest your eyes. Use the 20-20-20 rule. Look away from your screen for at … desk. Try having lunch outside or maybe in another room. Use your weekends wisely. When you can, use the weekend as a mini-holiday. Taking just a day or two …
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… responsibility as you learn the sport or activity. Always use the safety gear recommended for your chosen activity, such as a helmet and knee pads. Learn about the use and proper fit of such safety equipment. If you are just … your skin). If you are outside, don't forget about the sun. Use sunscreens, and consider using: Hats with wide 10 cm (4 …
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… Like conventional medicines, natural health products may cause side effects, trigger allergic reactions, or interact … means that how well they work or any side effects they cause may differ among brands or even within different lots of … food or grocery stores may not be the same as the form used in research. The long-term effects of most natural …
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… must go through three phases before it is approved for use by the Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) of Health … of the medicine or treatment, the best dose or schedule to use, and what types of side effects occur. During this … doctors, and researchers) know what medicine is being used. These are called non-randomized, non-blinded studies. …
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… Overview After a stroke, the injury to the brain can cause muscles to contract or flex on their own when you try to use an arm or leg. This is called spasticity. It can be … It has been described as a "wicked charley horse." Because the muscle can't move in its full range of motion, the …
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… you go to sleep. Keep your bedroom quiet, dark, and cool. Use curtains, blinds, or a sleep mask to block out light. … soothing music, or a "white noise" machine. Try to not use technology such as TVs, smartphones, computers, or … you work at a desk, do stretches in front of your computer. Use your commute to do some extra walking. Park several …
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… it can be. Symptoms of breathing problems, itching, nausea or vomiting, and swelling can come on quickly and … with you at all times and to know the right way to use it. It could save your child's life someday. How do you … 4 of 4 < Prev      Next > slide 4 of 4, Step 4, Put the used injector, needle-end first, into the storage tube that …