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Migraines Finding and Avoiding Triggers

… to trigger a migraine. Manage stress . Avoid smoking and second-hand smoke . How do you identify and avoid headache … water. This is especially important when you exercise. Not getting enough water can trigger a headache. Manage your … water. This is especially important when you exercise. Not getting enough water can trigger a headache. Manage your …

Using a Pulse Oximeter

… nail should be facing up. You'll see the results in a few seconds. The device gives two results: your blood oxygen … nurse advice line if: Your symptoms get worse. You are not getting better as expected. Current as of: November … nurse advice line if: Your symptoms get worse. You are not getting better as expected. Current as of: November …

Sickle Cell Disease Preventing Problems and Staying Healthy

… vegetables (such as spinach). Don't smoke. Smoking and second-hand smoke reduce the amount of oxygen in your … vegetables (such as spinach). Don't smoke. Smoking and second-hand smoke reduce the amount of oxygen in your …

Corneal Ring Implants for Nearsightedness

… then back to the surgeon's office the next day. During this second visit, the surgeon will examine your eye and … then back to the surgeon's office the next day. During this second visit, the surgeon will examine your eye and …

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo BPPV

… Your head should stay at the 45-degree turn. Hold for 30 seconds. If you have vertigo, stay in this position until it … chin should be raised and over your shoulder. Hold for 30 seconds or until your symptoms stop. Keeping your head in … should now be on your side and looking down. Hold for 30 seconds or until your symptoms stop. Slowly push yourself up …

Tourette Syndrome TS

… They can be bursts of movement or sounds that last for seconds or minutes. Tics can include: Eye blinking and eye … They can be bursts of movement or sounds that last for seconds or minutes. Tics can include: Eye blinking and eye …

Dental Care From Birth to 6 Months

… topic Teething. Keep your child away from cigarette smoke ( second-hand smoke ). Tobacco smoke may contribute to the … topic Teething. Keep your child away from cigarette smoke ( second-hand smoke ). Tobacco smoke may contribute to the …

How to Take Birth Control Pills

… pill as soon as you get the pack from your doctor. Take the second pill the next day. During the first 7 days of pills, … pill as soon as you get the pack from your doctor. Take the second pill the next day. During the first 7 days of pills, …

ICD Living Well With It

… worry that the ICD might shock them during sex. The risk of getting a shock during sex seems to be the same as during … Making an ICD shock plan The idea of living with an ICD and getting shocked worries some people. This is normal. After … have symptoms like chest pain. Ask what to do if you get a second shock within 24 hours. Here is an example: Call 9-1-1 …

Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy

… exposed to chemicals such as nicotine and carbon monoxide. Second-hand smoke also is a problem. Babies whose mothers … exposed to chemicals such as nicotine and carbon monoxide. Second-hand smoke also is a problem. Babies whose mothers …