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… Caregiving: Using a Bedside Commode (Toilet) On this page: … it difficult to get to the toilet. Encourage the person you're caring for to use the commode on a regular schedule … has wheels, make sure they are locked. As the person gets ready to move to the commode, make sure their feet are not …
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… Getting Started Getting Started If your plate includes lots of colourful vegetables, your … wheat tortillas. For protein, think lean. Good choices are grilled chicken, fish, or pork, or beans or tofu. For … store do some of the work for you. Look for precut, washed, ready-to-eat foods such as: Packaged fresh vegetables, such …
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… Overview Camps for children who have diabetes give your child a chance to meet and share experiences with other children who have the disease. … about your child. Here are some other ideas for how to get ready. Review the camp policies. Camp policies include …
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… Plan On this page: Overview Overview Knowing how to treat your COPD can help you feel better and give you peace of mind. This is true for everyday care and for when your symptoms get worse. When your symptoms … get much worse, it's called a COPD exacerbation, or a flare-up. Quick treatment at home may help you manage a …
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… Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home On this page: Overview … or replace them regularly. And choose window coverings that are easy to clean, such as wood shades or blinds. Don't … year. Make sure that the air intake and exhaust systems are adequate. And clean and seal duct systems. Don't use …
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… Bowel Disease: Caring for Your Ostomy Actionset Overview Caring for your ostomy is an … section of intestine) and cutting the barrier to size. Care for your skin and stoma and watch for skin irritation. … need to have all of the following equipment and supplies ready, including: Lubricant. An irrigation set, which …
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… or injected into a muscle or vein. Other names for heroin are smack, junk, H, and ska. Heroin is often used along with … Hepatitis B and C, HIV, and other diseases, if using shared injection equipment or fluids. Heroin can be detected … and in blood for as long as 48 to 72 hours after use. If you or someone you know uses heroin, talk to your doctor or …
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… Feeding Your Infant On this page: Overview … footnote 1 Breast milk is the ideal food for babies. If you are not able to breastfeed your baby, feed your baby … sources of vitamin D are right for your baby. Your baby is ready to start eating solid foods at 6 months of age, which …
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… destroys some normal tissue along with the abnormal tissue. Your doctor will put a tool called a speculum into your vagina. It opens the vagina … Cryotherapy is not the best treatment if abnormal cells are high in the cervical canal. In that case, another …
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… septum. Before surgery, the doctor may use a thin, lighted tool ( endoscope ) to look at your nasal passages and to see the shape of your septum. In … an outpatient surgery centre. The septum and nasal passages are lined with a layer of soft tissue called the nasal …
