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… that enter your home. Use an air cleaner with a special high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. This can help … effective enough to be worth the trouble and expense of using them. Wash bedding, including pillowcases and mattress … in hot water every week. You can also dry bedding at high temperatures. Allergic Rhinitis …
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… and medical history with you. If your child's BMI has been high on the growth chart from birth, this may be his or her … BMI pattern has suddenly jumped from a lower range to a higher range on the growth chart, your child may be at risk … will also be important over time. Adults Experts recommend using BMI and waist size to find out which adults are at …
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… the nervous system. This type of pain happens because of pressure on nerves or damage to them from an injury or a … Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Opioids Physiotherapy Using Cold and Heat Therapies Knowing When Pain Is Worse … or upset stomach. A rash. Heartburn. Liver damage (with high doses). Stomach or kidney problems (with long-term …
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… what types of medicine might help you. You may start with a high dose of medicine and then take smaller amounts over … snacks such as fruit, cheese and crackers, and pretzels. High-carbohydrate foods may help reduce the craving for … what types of medicine might help you. You may start with a high dose of medicine and then take smaller amounts over …
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… is considered minor surgery. It can usually be done using local anesthesia. Your doctor will make a small … inside the catheter. The doctor puts the catheter into a blood vessel in your groin. You will get a shot to numb the … a pacemaker. I'll keep taking my medicine and following my diet. Serena, age 55 I get dizzy sometimes, and my doctor …
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… Rh sensitization during pregnancy? You may have Rh-negative blood, and your baby may have Rh-positive blood. If the two types of blood mix, your body will make antibodies. This is called Rh …
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… You can say, "Tell me what it was like when you went to high school (first got married, started your family, started your business)." Using the words "tell me" lets the person know that you want … has just told you. You might say something like, "So, after high school you and Amy got married, but you didn't live …
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… Helping your child transition into middle school or junior high Teens and alcohol and substance use Helping your teen …
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… may have a hard time being active or eating a balanced diet. They may also have unhealthy habits, like smoking. … a balanced diet. Get enough sleep. Avoid drinking alcohol, using drugs, or using medicines that have not been prescribed to you. Think …
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… be cancer. This is a special concern if you also have a higher-than-normal risk for breast cancer. So if you or a … as Advil). If this doesn't help, ask your doctor about using a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) skin … feel better when they give up caffeine; eat a very low-fat diet; or take certain natural health products. Be sure your …