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Caring for Your Skin When You Have Diabetes

… heart medicines, and antibiotics. Use a home humidifier during cold weather and in dry climates. Follow the … heart medicines, and antibiotics. Use a home humidifier during cold weather and in dry climates. Follow the …

Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring

… have swollen tonsils and adenoids that block your airway during sleep. This surgery is often the first treatment … have swollen tonsils and adenoids that block your airway during sleep. This surgery is often the first treatment …

Brace Orthotic Treatment for Scoliosis

… In most cases, any correction of the curve that occurred during bracing is lost, and the curve returns to its … In most cases, any correction of the curve that occurred during bracing is lost, and the curve returns to its …

Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples

… washed to remove the crust. Do not scrub or soak the wound during the first 48 hours. If you did not get instructions, … washed to remove the crust. Do not scrub or soak the wound during the first 48 hours. If you did not get instructions, …

Knocked-Out Tooth First Aid

… in place. Hold the tooth in the socket with your finger during transport. An adult or older child may be able to … in place. Hold the tooth in the socket with your finger during transport. An adult or older child may be able to …

Laxatives

… but they don't work as well if you don't drink enough water during the day. Osmotic laxatives. Products such as Milk of … but they don't work as well if you don't drink enough water during the day. Osmotic laxatives. Products such as Milk of …

Skin Cancer Screening

… Examine your skin regularly. Get to know your moles and birthmarks. And look for any abnormal skin growth and any … heal after an injury. Ask your doctor to check your skin during health examinations. Most experts recommend having … heal after an injury. Ask your doctor to check your skin during health examinations. Most experts recommend having …

Cirrhosis Complications Variceal Bleeding

… (varices) usually causes no symptoms. But they may be found during an endoscopy examination of the esophagus. Endoscopic … (varices) usually causes no symptoms. But they may be found during an endoscopy examination of the esophagus. Endoscopic …

Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness

… you see signs of dehydration , do not awaken your child during naps or at night to take fluids. Keep your child away … you see signs of dehydration , do not awaken your child during naps or at night to take fluids. Keep your child away …

Decision Points for Medicines

… I Take Medicine? Pregnancy: Should I Have an Epidural During Childbirth? Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery … I Take Medicine? Pregnancy: Should I Have an Epidural During Childbirth? Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation …