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First Aid for Chemical Burns

… to flush the area and not leave the acid on the skin. Dry powders , such as dry lime, are brushed away first, because … adding water can make a liquid that burns. After the powder is brushed away, flush with water for 20 minutes. … to flush the area and not leave the acid on the skin. Dry powders , such as dry lime, are brushed away first, because …

Atrial Fibrillation Which Anticoagulant Should I Take to Prevent Stroke

… Your options Take warfarin to prevent stroke. Take a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) to prevent stroke. Is this … medicine is low-cost. Newer anticoagulants, called direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), also lower the risk of stroke. … of stroke in people who have atrial fibrillation. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are newer. These medicines …

Steroid Medicine for Asthma Myths and Facts

Storing Insulin and Prefilling Syringes

… After you open them, store them at room temperature. Powdered insulin cartridges are packaged in blocks of three … contains a cloudy insulin, make sure all of the white powder is dissolved before giving the shot. Another option … After you open them, store them at room temperature. Powdered insulin cartridges are packaged in blocks of three …

Quitting Smokeless Tobacco

… called leukoplakia . They can turn into mouth cancer (oral cancer) involving the lip, tongue, or cheek. Tooth loss … called leukoplakia . They can turn into mouth cancer (oral cancer) involving the lip, tongue, or cheek. Tooth loss …

Breathing Smoke or Fumes

… you are having breathing difficulties because of smoke inhalation. Smoke inhalation may occur in any fire. It is more likely to occur … in smoke from burning man-made materials. Symptoms of smoke inhalation include: Difficulty breathing. Noisy breathing. …

Heroin

… highly addictive type of opioid. It is a white or brown powder or a black, sticky substance (black tar heroin). It … mixed (cut) with other drugs or things such as sugar or powdered milk. It may also be cut with poisons, such as … MD - Family Medicine Christine R. Maldonado PhD - Behavioral Health Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Michael F. …

Salt Substitute Recipe

… (30 mL) dried minced onion 2 tablespoons (30 mL) garlic powder 1 tablespoon paprika (15 mL) 1½ teaspoon (7.5 mL) … (30 mL) dried minced onion 2 tablespoons (30 mL) garlic powder 1 tablespoon paprika (15 mL) 1½ teaspoon (7.5 mL) …

Cervical Disc Herniation

… cause tiny tears or cracks in the outer layer (annulus or capsule) of the disc. The jelly-like material (nucleus) … disc may be forced out through the tears or cracks in the capsule. This causes the disc to bulge, break open … cause tiny tears or cracks in the outer layer (annulus or capsule) of the disc. The jelly-like material (nucleus) …

Chickenpox Controlling the Itch

… are usually mild. Add a handful of oatmeal (ground to a powder) to your bath. Or you can try an oatmeal bath … to itchy areas. Take some oatmeal that's been ground to a powder, and mix it with a little bit of warm water to make a … are usually mild. Add a handful of oatmeal (ground to a powder) to your bath. Or you can try an oatmeal bath …