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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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… the first 6 months of breastfeeding. You can keep nursing your baby. In fact, breastfeeding usually helps to clear up infection, and nursing won't harm your baby. If you have mastitis, you may first notice a … Adaptation Date: 3/18/2024 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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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, …
