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… Exercise for Rheumatoid Arthritis On this page: Overview Overview Exercise can reduce pain and improve function in people who … of scar tissue. This can lead to weakness and stiffness. Exercise for arthritis takes three forms: Stretching. …
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… Parkinson's Disease and Exercise On this page: Overview Overview Exercise is an important part of home treatment for people … in both early and advanced stages of the disease. Regular exercise can help you: Keep and improve muscle strength and …
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… Using a Pulse Oximeter On this page: Overview Overview A … checking your oxygen level at different times, during exercise, or anytime your symptoms get worse. Keep a record … you're active. If you have certain health problems, like COPD, your oxygen level may always be lower than 95%. Ask …
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… Exercises After Mastectomy On this page: Overview Related … Overview After breast surgery ( mastectomy ), you may feel some pain going down your arm. Your shoulder and arm … You may also have some loss of feeling there. The basic exercises described here will help you start moving your …
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… Sarah's Story: Dealing With the Emotions From COPD On this page: Sarah's Story Sarah's … Story More good days. It's possible to have them, even with COPD, says Sarah, who found out 3 years ago that she had the … this oxygen tank with me every time I leave the house." Feeling depressed and angry makes it hard to make it through …
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… Exercises for Arm and Wrist On this page: Overview Related … Overview Your doctor can give you information about exercises for building flexibility and strength in your hand, wrist, and arm. Exercises for flexibility may include: Rotating your wrist …
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… Using Antibiotics Wisely On this page: Overview Related … as directed. Do not stop taking them just because you feel better. You need to take the full course of medicine. This …
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… Using Vaporizers and Humidifiers On this page: Overview … a vaporizer puts out hot steam. A cool-mist humidifier is better for children. The mist from a humidifier may be more … the machine. A vaporizer's hot steam is germ-free and may feel good when you have a cold. But the hot water can burn …
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… Using Nitroglycerin for Angina On this page: Overview … angina, take one dose of nitroglycerin as soon as you feel symptoms. If your symptoms get worse or are not getting better within 5 minutes, call 9-1-1 right away. Stay on the …
