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… test or treatment may work. You need more information about your options. You are unsure about a diagnosis. How do you get a second opinion? To get a second opinion, ask your doctor for the name of another expert. This should be someone your doctor is not closely connected with. Explain that this …
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… Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child Actionset Overview If your child has had a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis … one hand, and hold the injector tip close to your child's thigh. Jab the tip firmly into your child's thigh. Jab through clothing if you must, but bare skin is …
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… often have you had the feeling of not completely emptying your bladder after you finished urinating? Over the past … the past month, how often have you found it hard to hold your urine? Over the past month, how often have you had a … get 1 point for that question. Symptom score total Total your score. Your score shows how severe your symptoms are. …
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… nearsighted. The eye examination includes questions about your eyesight and a physical examination of your eyes. Ophthalmoscopy, slit lamp examinations, and other … result. If glasses or contact lenses are inconvenient for your work or lifestyle, surgery may be a good choice. But …
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… buy the medicine. If you use more than one pharmacy to get your medicines, make sure the pharmacist at each store knows … such as 3 times a day. Side effects to look for. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for side effects you need to watch … this master list of medicines up to date. Review it with your doctor at each visit. At the bottom, list medicines …
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… How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Depending on your lung condition, pulmonary rehabilitation combines … you: Lead a more active life. Have fewer symptoms. Improve your quality of life. Encourage your active participation in … programs. Some are done in the hospital. Some are done at home. Health professionals who may be involved with these …
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… positional plagiocephaly. Flat head syndrome doesn't hurt your baby. And in most children it goes away on its own when … usually minor. Most of the time it's covered by hair as your child grows. What causes it? The shape of a newborn's … can also lead to a flattened head. It's a problem with your baby's neck muscles. It causes the head to turn to one …
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… digging into the back. Wheels. These are nice if you or your child needs to carry a lot. But check with your child's … bent and one leg forward, slide the pack up to your thigh. Put one arm through its shoulder strap and swing the … bent and one leg forward, slide the pack up to your thigh. Put one arm through its shoulder strap and swing the …
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… the symptoms? Symptoms of vaginitis may include a change in your normal vaginal discharge (including grey, green, or … pain or bleeding when you have sex. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will check your vagina for redness and swelling and will take a sample …
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… To use the cap, apply spermicide to it and place it inside your vagina so that it covers the cervix. (The cervix is the … one time when the cap is in place, apply more spermicide to your vagina each time. After sex, you must leave it in your vagina for at least 6 hours. After it has been in your