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… Breath-Holding Spells: Keeping a Record On this page: Overview Overview … to make an initial diagnosis. Try to observe and record what happens before, during, and after the … to make an initial diagnosis. Try to observe and record what happens before, during, and after the …
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… Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You … This can squeeze the nerves that branch out from the spinal cord. The squeezing can cause pain, numbness, or weakness, … in the surgical wound. A skin infection. Blood clots. Nerve injury, including weakness, numbness, or paralysis. Tears in …
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Breathing Exercises: Using a Manual Incentive Spirometer … well your lungs are working. The spirometer can help you practice taking deep breaths. Deep breaths can help open … serious lung infections like pneumonia, improve your breathing after you've had pneumonia or surgery, and keep …
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Breathing Problems: Using a Dry Powder Inhaler Actionset … form of a fine powder. Dry powder inhalers are activated by breathing. When you breathe in through the inhaler, the … you are using your inhaler the right way. It may help to practice in front of a mirror. Use the inhaler exactly as …
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Breathing Problems: Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler Actionset … are using your inhaler the right way. It might help if you practice using it in front of a mirror. Use the inhaler … can also help if you have problems pressing the inhaler and breathing in at the same time. If you are using a …
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… Oral Breathing Devices for Sleep Apnea and Snoring On this page: … chance that it will collapse when you inhale. Other oral breathing devices supply electrical stimulation to the … to prevent the airway from collapsing when you sleep. Oral breathing devices may reduce snoring or sleep apnea. …
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… Non-Suicidal Self-Injury On this page: Overview Overview What is non-suicidal … help from trusted friends, family, and community members. Practice healthy ways to manage your emotions. Use these … you. For example, together you may learn that yoga, deep breathing, or certain music calms you. If it's an emergency, …
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… Facial Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … eyelids and trouble talking, chewing, swallowing, or breathing. Facial paralysis from a stroke . Treatment … tool asks the right questions for you. Have you had a head injury in the past 24 hours? Yes Head injury in past 24 …
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… exposed to irritating chemicals. Falls. Sex. A genital injury often causes severe pain that usually goes away … . This occurs when a testicle twists on the spermatic cord and cuts off the blood supply to the testicle. It's a … . This occurs when a testicle twists on the spermatic cord and cuts off the blood supply to the testicle. It's a …
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… Abdominal Pain Following an Injury On this page: Overview Overview Blunt abdominal … deep enough to enter the abdominal cavity. After a minor injury to the belly, pain, nausea, or vomiting may occur. … other symptoms that continue, increase, or develop after an injury may be a sign of organ damage. Current as of: …