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… impaired) or Email a HealthLinkBC Dietitian On this page: Overview At-a-glance overview Fact sheets Ready-to-use … and public buildings. Bake Better Bites: Recipes and Tips for Healthier Baked Goods (PDF, 2.43MB) Find recipes and tips for preparing healthy baked goods. Supports the …
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… Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People On this page: Topic Overview Facts About Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People … household chemicals (inhalants), prescription and over-the-counter medicines, illegal drugs, and cigarettes. They use … how well they make decisions, how well they think, and how quickly they can react. And using alcohol or drugs can make …
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… Objects in the Nose On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your … can cause the battery to release strong chemicals (alkali) quickly, often in less than 1 hour . This can cause serious … do not need to call an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else …
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… a high temperature, the risk of a seizure is probably over. How is it diagnosed? Roseola is diagnosed through a … or ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin). Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. If … a high temperature, the risk of a seizure is probably over. How is it diagnosed? Roseola is diagnosed through a …
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… large numbers of C. perfringens . The disease usually is over within 24 to 48 hours. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor … illness by cooling and storing foods correctly. Shop safely. Bag raw meat, poultry, and fish separately from … grow faster in warmer weather, so food can spoil more quickly and possibly cause illness. Do not leave food …
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… your leg on a pillow when you sit or lie down. You may take over-the-counter medicines to relieve pain and swelling. … remove all of the meniscus. Partial removal also allows a quicker and more complete recovery than total removal. … or piece of the torn meniscus moving in the knee, which is giving me a lot of problems with my knee locking. He's …
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… Asthma: Educating Yourself and Your Child Asthma: How to Overcome Treatment Obstacles Asthma: Overcoming Obstacles to Taking Medicines Asthma: Overuse of Quick-Relief Medicines Asthma: Peak Expiratory Flow and … for Asthma Steroid Medicine for Asthma: Myths and Facts Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home Treating …
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… and go away with time. Initial treatment usually focuses on medicines and exercises to relieve pain. You can help … to see if they help you. Ask your doctor if you can take over-the-counter pain medicine. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs …
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… Burns to the Eye On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your … painful and irritated. But these symptoms should go away quickly. Chemical burns can happen if a solid or liquid … do not need to call an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else …
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… Health Tools Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery Condition … pressure off the toe. Applying ice and taking some over-the-counter medicines can also help. Surgery is an option only if home …