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… a noise is harmful depends on how loud it is and how long you're around it. Noise can affect hearing in several … frequent exposure to loud or moderately loud sounds over a long period of time (often years) can cause permanent … may be affected more than the other if you've had repeated, long-term exposure to a loud sound that always comes from …
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… 7 What time did you go to bed last night? How long did it take to fall asleep? What time did … you wake up during your sleep time? How many times? For how long? Did you get out of bed? How much total … bed? Yesterday, did you: Take any naps? How long? When? Yesterday, did you: Drink alcohol? …
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… that you really want to do. Step 2: Set a specific long-term goal. What is a long-term goal that you can reach in about 6 to 12 months? … short-term goals that you take week by week to reach your long-term goal? Step 4: Prepare for slip-ups or setbacks. …
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… How will I know that this medicine is working? How long will it take before I notice anything? What is the next … example, by mouth [orally] or through a skin patch)? How long will I have to take it? What if I begin to feel better? … certain activities or other medicines while taking it? How long before or after eating do I take it? Does it matter? Is …
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… pills, or a ring). They are usually the best choice for long-term use until menopause. If they don't help your … pain for only a short time. For others, relief lasts a long time. FAQs What is endometriosis? The endometrium is … control hormones. They are usually the safest hormones for long-term use. If they don't help your symptoms, you could …
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… a seizure , stay calm. Although seizures seem to last a long time, they usually last less than 3 minutes. A seizure … to help. Time the seizure, if you can. If the seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes or the person seizing is pregnant (no matter how long the seizure lasts), call 9-1-1 or other emergency …
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… mix things, do home repairs, or sew. Try not to stand for a long period of time. And try not to kneel or squat. Sit or take regular breaks when doing tasks that take a long time. Use higher chairs or seat cushions. Avoid sitting … take two or three short walks in a day rather than one long walk. Or do a shorter workout, then rest and do a …
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… bent. Avoid activities that bend or twist the wrists for long periods of time. Take frequent breaks from typing or … sweeping, raking, playing racquet sports, rowing) for long periods of time without rest breaks. Avoid holding objects in one position for long periods of time (holding a book or playing cards). …
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… future infections. One option used a lot in the past is long-term oral antibiotic treatment. There is debate within the medical community about using antibiotics on a long-term basis to prevent ear infections. Many doctors don't want to prescribe long-term antibiotics, because they are not sure that they …
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… Movement problems Movement problems are common from long-term levodopa use. Most people who take levodopa … when the effects of a dose of levodopa don't last as long as they used to. Symptoms come back before the next … seconds or minutes, and the person may freeze. Sometimes, long muscle spasms cause movement that can't be controlled. …
