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… cause swelling and irritation in the nose. They include: Infection with a virus (viral or post-viral rhinitis). … avoid things that trigger your symptoms. Use saline (salt water) to rinse your nasal passages once or twice a day. … any drugstore. A neti pot or squeeze bottle to stream salt water into one nostril and out the other. [To make a saline …
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… it from someone else who has it, or you can get it from foodborne illness. Foodborne illness can happen if you eat foods … enough or by eating other unsafe foods or drinking unsafe water. You will probably begin to feel better in 1 or 2 … What should you do at home? Drink plenty of fluids. Choose water and other caffeine-free clear liquids until you feel …
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… workers. Outbreaks of SARS do not appear to be seasonal. An infection may develop after: Sharing food or drink with an … tests for antibodies done on separate days to confirm an infection. You also may have tests to detect the genetic … who may be infected. You can also reduce your risk of infection by washing your hands often with soap or alcohol …
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… may be a sign that there is a problem. Watch for signs of infection (redness, pain, and swelling) or other problems in … the eye from which the cataract was removed. Use warm water and do not use soap. It is normal to have some drainage around the eye. Do not let water run over your eye or into your face. Shampoo your hair …
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… in the consistency of stools that causes the discharge of watery, loose stools. The severity of diarrhea is determined … of time. Severe diarrhea means having more than 10 loose, watery stools in a single day (24 hours). Moderate diarrhea … be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as a chronic infection, inflammatory bowel disease , a malabsorption …
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… of serious illness Does your child have symptoms of a joint infection ? Yes Symptoms of a joint infection No Symptoms of a joint infection Have tiny red or purple spots or bruises appeared …
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… can't be explained by another health problem, such as an infection or a skin problem. The vulva is the genital area … use soaps or bath products to wash your vulva. Rinse with water only, and gently pat the area dry. Relieve itching and pain with a cold water compress or a cool bath. Don't scratch the area. Try …
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… What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is an infection that is spread through sexual contact. It most … from the penis or vagina. If it isn't treated, the infection can move into the uterus, fallopian tubes, or … may also do a physical examination to look for signs of infection. Urine or fluid from the infected area will be …
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… baby.  To prevent burns, keep the temperature of your hot water tank below 49°C Keep the room warm, about 22 to 27°C … Never leave baby unattended, not even for a second! Bath water should be lukewarm. Check the temperature on your … in the bath. Eyes and face Wash baby’s face using warm water only. Soap is not needed on this area Wipe eyes from …