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… years. As you get older, changes in the inner ear cause slow but steady hearing loss. Many other things can cause … what people are saying, especially when there is background noise, such as a radio. You may listen to the TV … hearing loss. It usually develops slowly and without pain or other symptoms. You may not notice that you have …
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… On this page: Overview Overview A low-vision evaluation will help you and your doctor find … about your needs and goals. Questions may include the following: What are the problem areas associated with your … to distinguish objects with similar brightness or colour (low contrast). Because side (peripheral) vision is less …
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… such as Tylenol, helps reduce fever and relieve pain. It does not reduce inflammation, as do non-steroidal … cause stomach upset and other side effects. Be sure to follow these medicine precautions. Your child's … to your child's doctor or a pharmacist before switching back and forth between doses of acetaminophen and ibuprofen. …
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… in the throat to widen the airway. This sometimes can allow air to move through the throat more easily when you … piece of tissue ( uvula ) that hangs down from the back of the roof of the mouth into the throat. Part of the … (anesthesia) that made you sleep during surgery. Swelling, pain, infection, and bleeding. A sore throat and trouble …
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… where he or she is sensitive to temperature, pressure, and pain. Newborns like gentle handling and to feel soft … By 3 months of age, infants can look directly at and follow objects. Around this time they are also very attracted … limbs are extended, he or she will instinctively snap back to a flexed position. When a newborn is alert, his or …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … used after surgery for early-stage breast cancer to help lower the chances that your breast cancer will come back. Some types of cancer have a very small chance of …
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… with very little pressure, then squeeze harder. Work on the back of the neck. Have your friend lean their head forward. … circles at the base of the skull. Gently squeeze the entire back of the neck. Bring your friend's head up to its normal … joints. Repeat this movement 4 or 5 times. Knead the upper back and shoulders. Place one hand on each shoulder. Work …
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… age. If your child's BMI pattern has suddenly jumped from a lower range to a higher range on the growth chart, your … in sports), may have a high BMI but have normal or even lower-than-normal amounts of body fat. If your child's BMI … juices, and fruit-flavoured drinks. For some kids, cutting back on sugary drinks makes a big difference in balancing …
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… three ways to clear your lungs: Postural drainage Chest and back percussion Controlled coughing Ways to clear your lungs … to do it after you use your inhaler or other medicine. Follow these steps for controlled coughing. Sit on the edge of … on the floor. Lean forward a little, and relax. Breathe in slowly through your nose, and fold your arms over your belly. …
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… may talk loudly or shout for a few seconds and then fall back asleep. You may not be able to understand what your … are dreaming. It may take some time for your child to go back to sleep. Children usually remember a nightmare, but … don't want comfort from parents. They usually will fall back asleep when it's over, and they won't remember the …
