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Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease

… (CKD) is usually caused by a long-term disease, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, that slowly damages the … (CKD) is usually caused by a long-term disease, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, that slowly damages the …

Exercise-Induced Asthma

… you can. Exercise indoors when air pollution levels are high. Wear a mask or scarf wrapped around your nose and … you can. Exercise indoors when air pollution levels are high. Wear a mask or scarf wrapped around your nose and …

Down Syndrome Helping Your Child Eat Independently

… sure your child is in a comfortable chair that is placed high enough so that he or she can see others eating. Young … sure your child is in a comfortable chair that is placed high enough so that he or she can see others eating. Young …

Smoking and Coronary Artery Disease

… heartbeats ( arrhythmias ). Lowers "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL). Cholesterol-carrying … heartbeats ( arrhythmias ). Lowers "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL). Cholesterol-carrying …

Sickle Cell Crisis

… your blood oxygen level. These include cigarette smoke, high altitudes, and plane flights. Get plenty of sleep. … your blood oxygen level. These include cigarette smoke, high altitudes, and plane flights. Get plenty of sleep. …

Proper Sitting for a Healthy Back

… slightly lower than your hips. If your chair or desk is too high, use a foot rest to raise your knees. When driving your … slightly lower than your hips. If your chair or desk is too high, use a foot rest to raise your knees. When driving your …

Supporting Someone Who Has an Eating Disorder

… the person. Trust that they have developed their own high values, ideals, and standards. Encourage … the person. Trust that they have developed their own high values, ideals, and standards. Encourage …

Allergies Avoiding Outdoor Triggers

… for that type of pollen. Stay inside when pollen levels are high. Watch local weather reports for pollen counts in your … after sunrise. They then begin to increase and are usually highest at midday and throughout the afternoon. They begin … for that type of pollen. Stay inside when pollen levels are high. Watch local weather reports for pollen counts in your …

Controlling Pet Allergens

… Use a static cloth for dusting, and use a vacuum with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, which helps … Use a static cloth for dusting, and use a vacuum with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, which helps …

Acetaminophen

… of acetaminophen are rare if it is taken in correct doses. High doses of acetaminophen can cause liver and kidney … of acetaminophen are rare if it is taken in correct doses. High doses of acetaminophen can cause liver and kidney …