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… treatment instead. Key points to remember Sinusitis is an infection or inflammation of the lining of the sinuses. Most … symptoms. Here are some things you can do: Drink plenty of fluids to thin your mucus. Apply moist heat (using a hot, … sinusitis is caused by a virus, and antibiotics don't work against a virus. No Sorry, that's not right. Most of the …
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… or assault is any type of sexual activity that is done against your will. Examples include sexual exposure (like … Sexual abuse is any type of sexual activity that is done against your will. It can be: Non-violent sexual abuse, such … find out if you are pregnant or have sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis …
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… could be made worse by the stress of labour. You have an infection that you could pass to the baby during a vaginal … called an IV is put in one of the mother's veins to give fluids and medicine (if needed) during the surgery. She will … to your doctor as soon as possible about reasons for and against an elective primary C-section. Unplanned caesarean …
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… on donated blood to make sure it's safe. Drink plenty of fluids, especially the day before you donate. Get plenty of … hours after you give blood, make sure to: Drink plenty of fluids to help replace the lost fluid. If you have kidney, … from giving blood. Potential donors must be checked against this list. Blood testing. After donation, every unit …
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… used to wash cloth diapers. Impetigo . This bacterial skin infection is caused by strep or staph bacteria. Heat rash … No Abnormal bleeding now present Are there any symptoms of infection ? Yes Symptoms of infection No Symptoms of infection Are there red streaks …
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… and nutrition when you are no longer able to take food or fluids by mouth. Choose not to have artificial hydration and … nausea, or stomach bloating. Whether you decide for or against artificial hydration or nutrition, your doctor will … have some risks. IV lines and feeding tubes You can get an infection at the site where the IV is inserted. To lower …
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… pit. Loose hair and skin debris trapped there can cause an infection or an abscess. It's also called a pilonidal cyst. … and small cuts in the skin. For a pilonidal cyst in which infection has created an abscess : Your doctor will likely … pit. Loose hair and skin debris trapped there can cause an infection or an abscess. It's also called a pilonidal cyst. …
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… 1 It is not clear exactly how effective the protection against future stings is after the treatment has ended. In … 100 cases, people who were treated will still be protected against systemic reactions even if tests show some remaining … 1 It is not clear exactly how effective the protection against future stings is after the treatment has ended. In …
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… to kill you? Prevent you from using birth control or from protecting yourself from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) /HIV? If any of these things are … Sexual abuse is any type of sexual activity that is done against your will. It can be: Non-violent sexual abuse, such …
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… who have long-term (chronic) sinusitis. They may get one infection after another because something blocks the flow of … home care and medicines. Home treatment Drink plenty of fluids to help keep the mucus thin. Hold a warm, damp towel … home care and medicines. Home treatment Drink plenty of fluids to help keep the mucus thin. Hold a warm, damp towel …