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… Preparing for Your Hospital Stay On this page: Overview Related … time to prepare for a scheduled hospital stay. But even when you don't have an emergency medical problem, getting … you choose who will make medical decisions on your behalf when you're not able to do so. It's smart to have your …
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… COPD: Avoiding Your Triggers Actionset Overview You can help reduce … colds, and influenza (flu). Wash your hands often. When people with COPD get the flu, it may turn into … air pollution. Try to stay inside with your windows closed when air pollution is bad. Use air-conditioning in hot …
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… Managing Your Emotional Reactions On this page: Getting Started … ideas to try. Consider your emotions without judging them. When a situation upsets you, take a moment to process your … feeling. Look at things from a different point of view. When you do this, you may see that the event had nothing to …
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… Feeding Your Premature Infant On this page: Overview Related … through a tube into the umbilical site or into a vein. When your baby is mature enough to feed from a nipple, you … you know about breastfeeding? Oral feedings can begin when your premature baby is mature enough to feed from a …
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… What to Expect When You Have an Extremely Premature Infant On this page: … 28 weeks of pregnancy are called "extremely premature." If your infant is born this early, you likely will face some … a counsellor, or a social worker. You may be able to find a support group of other parents who are going through the …
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… Find Your Ovulation Day On this page: Overview Related … you may be able to identify a pattern that helps estimate when you are ovulating. If you have unusually long or short … you may be able to identify a pattern that helps estimate when you are ovulating. If you have unusually long or short …
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… Interactive Tool: Should I Consider Surgery for My Low Back Problem? On this page: What does this tool help you … surgery might help reduce or get rid of symptoms related to your low back problem. Although research shows that surgery … weakness, or other symptoms that are very bad or getting worse. Carragee EJ, Hannibal M (2004). "Diagnostic …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … or leads might not work. FAQs How does the pacemaker work? When you have heart failure, the lower chambers of your … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …
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… Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby On this page: Overview Overview When to start giving your baby solid foods Breast milk or … for what you're eating and drinking. Can sit alone or with support. Has good head and neck control. Is able to hold …
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… Purifying Your Drinking Water On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Few things are more important to your health and survival during a long emergency than having … to purify water can help you if your regular water supply becomes contaminated or if you are in a place where clean …