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… Cold Sores On this page: Related … appear, the cold sores usually break open, leak a clear fluid, and then crust over. They usually heal in 7 to 10 … that trigger your cold sores, such as stress and colds or influenza (flu). Always use lip balm and sunscreen on your …
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… Cold Temperature Exposure On this page: Overview Check Your … flow. But avoid sweating. It cools the body. Drink warm fluids. Try to avoid fluids that contain alcohol or caffeine. Rewarm small areas …
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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 … see what works best for you. You might also try switching between cold and heat. If you had a procedure or surgery, … flow or numbness. Directly on your skin. Place a thin cloth between your skin and the cold or heat pack. One way to …
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… Osteoarthritis: Heat and Cold Therapy On this page: Overview … pack directly to bare skin. Put a thin towel or pillowcase between the ice and your skin. Try ice massage . Try alternating between heat and cold. After a heat or cold treatment, try …
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… Using Ice and Cold Packs On this page: Overview … activity or vigorous exercise. Always keep a cloth between your skin and the ice pack, and press firmly against … activity or vigorous exercise. Always keep a cloth between your skin and the ice pack, and press firmly against …
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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, …
