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… Flu: Signs of Bacterial Infection On this page: Overview … infection may develop following infection with viral influenza . Signs of a bacterial infection include: Feeling … need treatment with antibiotics. Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Current as of: October 31, …
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… Using Cold and Heat Therapies On this page: Overview Overview Cold and heat therapies are treatments that use cold or heat to help with pain, soreness, muscle spasms, …
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… Using Ice and Cold Packs On this page: Overview Overview Ice and cold packs can relieve pain, swelling, and inflammation from … and other conditions, such as arthritis. Types of ice and cold packs Ice towel. Wet a towel with cold water and …
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… Osteoarthritis: Heat and Cold Therapy On this page: Overview … to severe pain from osteoarthritis , try applying heat and cold to the affected joints. Experiment with these heat and cold techniques until you find what helps you most. Apply …
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… Cold Hands: Home Treatment On this page: Overview Related … Overview Try the following home treatment if your hands get cold easily and become pale, cool, and painful: Wave your … to force blood out into your hands. Blow warm air onto cold hands. Tuck your hands inside clothing next to warm …
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… Hypothermia and Cold Temperature Exposure On this page: … What is hypothermia? Hypothermia occurs when the body gets cold and loses heat faster than the body can make it. A body … causes it? Hypothermia can occur when you are exposed to cold air, water, wind, or rain. Your body temperature can …
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… Cold Packs for Eye Injuries On this page: Overview Overview Ice and cold packs can reduce the pain, swelling, and bleeding of an injury. Cold therapy is usually used immediately after an injury. …
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… Cold Exposure: Emergency Equipment On this page: Overview … Overview You may be able to prevent cold exposure by having emergency equipment with you if you … kit. A thermometer. Chemical hot packs. Cold Temperature Exposure Current as of: November 9, …
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… Care for toddlers' colds and coughs Last updated August 8, 2013 Most children develop mild colds and coughs at least once a year. Symptoms usually … comfortable - not too hot Give your toddler plenty of fluids (breast milk, water, other fluids) Use a cool air …
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… Safety outdoors in the cold for toddlers Last updated August 9, 2013 Playing outside during colder weather can be lots of fun, as long as you ensure … -25°C (-13°F), or if the wind chill is -28°C (-18°F) or colder. Frostbite If your toddler is out in very cold …
