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… Dry Coughs On this page: Overview Overview Dry coughs that continue after other cold symptoms … pneumonia . Side effects from some heart and blood pressure medicines. Viral illnesses that may occur frequently, such …
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… avoid spreading the bacteria. Keep cuts and scrapes clean. Cover them with a bandage. Avoid contact with other people's … to wipe surfaces you touch a lot. These include countertops, doorknobs, and light switches. If you're in the … avoid spreading the bacteria. Keep cuts and scrapes clean. Cover them with a bandage. Avoid contact with other people's …
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… eye is an automatic response. Your child has no control over it. Early treatment usually can reverse amblyopia. The … or fix on the same point. Cry or complain when one eye is covered. Squint or tilt the head to look at something. Have … use the weak eye. This will force the eye to get stronger. Over time this corrects the vision in the weak eye. Your …
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… When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery Condition … blood can flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle. Over time, mitral valve stenosis can cause the left atrium … likely recommend a heart-healthy lifestyle. You may take medicines to prevent or treat complications. These include …
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… the colostomy or ileostomy is temporary until you have recovered. When you are better, the ends of the intestine are … the colostomy or ileostomy is temporary until you have recovered. When you are better, the ends of the intestine are …
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… tissue. Other adverse events include dehydration, overheating and cardiovascular complications, such as a … Learn about actions you can take to do physical activity safely and reduce the risk of injuries and other adverse events. How to exercise safely Injury prevention Warming up Cooling down Flexibility …
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… Diabetes: Care of Blood Sugar Test Supplies On this page: Overview Overview It's important to take … care of your supplies so that you can test your blood sugar safely and get the most accurate results. Take care of your … Dispose of lancets properly. Lancets must be thrown away safely after they're used. Put used lancets in a plastic …
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… Grief: Helping Children With Grief Actionset Overview It's important for adults to listen to a child and … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Actionset Overview It's important for adults to listen to a child and …
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… Biting in Children Ages 15 to 36 Months On this page: Overview Overview Children who are 15 months to 3 years old may bite … out of frustration or when they want power or control over another person. Some ways you can help prevent a child …
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… Dental Sealants On this page: Treatment Overview Treatment Overview A dental sealant is a strong liquid-plastic … enamel. Enamel is the hard surface of the tooth. It covers the dentin, which protects and surrounds the tooth …