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… the safest thing to do is simply to stay indoors. If the air is unsafe because of hazardous chemicals, radiation, or … in place," which limits your exposure to the outside air. To shelter in place: Make sure all family members and … inside. Then close and lock all doors and windows. Turn off air conditioners, fans, and furnaces. Close vents and …
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… Swimmer's ear is more likely if you have a very narrow or hairy ear canal; live in a warm, humid climate; have little … water in the ear until after the problem clears up. Use a hair dryer set on low to carefully dry the ear after you … your ears with the corner of a tissue or towel, or use a hair dryer on its lowest setting. Hold the dryer 8 to 10 …
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… A collapsed lung (pneumothorax) is a buildup of air in the space between the lung and the chest wall (pleural space). As the amount of air in this space increases, the pressure against the lung … in people who don't have lung disease. This happens when an air-filled blister (bleb) on the lung ruptures and releases …
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… digestive tract. Common causes of gas include: Swallowed air. If swallowed air is not burped up, it passes through the digestive tract … and is released through the anus as gas (flatus). Excessive air swallowing may cause hiccups. Gas-producing foods and …
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… lie down when you flush the line. This helps prevent air from getting into your vein. Preparing the syringe or … the line." Pull back the plunger of the syringe, and draw air into the syringe equal to the amount of heparin or … solution bottle. Push the plunger of the syringe to force air into the bottle. Turn the bottle and syringe upside …
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… short breaths. Breathing this way makes it harder to get air into your lungs. Learning new ways to slow down and … breathing Pursed-lip breathing helps you breathe more air out so that your next breath can be deeper. It makes you … rest your hands on the edge of a table or the back of a chair. Breathe in slowly through your nose, with your mouth …
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… device that exercises your lungs and measures how much air you can breathe in. It tells you and your doctor how … taking deep breaths. Deep breaths can help open your airways and prevent fluid or mucus from building up in your … after you've had pneumonia or surgery, and keep your airways open and lungs active if you can't get out of bed. …
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… a book or game. Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air. Don't use a hot vaporizer. Use only water in the … and stay in the room while he or she breathes in the moist air for several minutes. Make sure your child is not burned … bundle your child up and go outside in the cool night air. If none of these techniques work after you have tried …
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… or face mask. This sends the medicine directly to your airways and lungs. Depending on your needs, you can get a … All nebulizers have parts that need to be washed and air-dried each time you use them. What is it used for? A … your nebulizer. For a tabletop unit: Make sure that the air compressor is steady and will not tip, and then plug it …
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… products that contain 0.5% permethrin on your clothing and outdoor gear, such as your tent. You can also buy clothing … This may help get rid of ticks. When you come in from outdoors, check your body for ticks, including your groin, … else can help you check for ticks on your scalp, comb your hair with a fine-tooth comb. If you find a tick, remove it …
