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… Knee Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … But some experts don't agree that this is likely to happen. How It Is Done Normal knee joint slide 1 of 6 < Prev      …
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… Coronary Angioplasty On this page: Treatment Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview … stent. Step 4: The balloon, guide wire, and catheter are removed slide 5 of 7 < Prev      Next > slide 5 of 7, Step …
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… other health conditions such as arthritis and diabetes, and avoid smoking, you can help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. … carpal tunnel syndrome. Office ergonomics focuses on how a workstation is set up, including the placement of your … change positions, or alternate with another activity. How can you prevent carpal tunnel syndrome? Don't wait till …
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… as first-, second-, third-, or fourth-degree, depending on how many layers of skin and tissue are burned. The deeper … he or she is. To clean a wound well: Wash your hands first. Remove large pieces of dirt or debris from the wound with … of water. It's important to treat the burn correctly to avoid further problems. This is general information for …
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… loss? Hearing loss is a sudden or gradual decrease in how well you can hear. Gradual hearing loss happens over … your risk of noise-induced hearing loss. Be aware of and avoid harmful noise. You can be exposed to harmful noise at … cotton swab, hairpin, or other object in your ear to try to remove earwax or to scratch your ear. The best way to …
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… a hand-held device that exercises your lungs and measures how much air you can breathe in. It tells you and your doctor how well your lungs are working. The spirometer can help you … hold your breath for 2 to 5 seconds. Breathe out. Relax, remove the mouthpiece, and then breathe out normally. Repeat …
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… You may have pain during the night and trouble sleeping. How are they diagnosed? To diagnose a rotator cuff disorder, … that are too heavy for you, especially over your head. Avoid sports or other activities where forceful contact or … Shoulder surgery may include: Debridement. This removes loose fragments of tendon and other debris. Rotator …
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… can be done when you are bathing or getting ready for bed. How do you care for your feet? When you have diabetes, the … You may want to have someone else trim your nails to avoid cutting the skin around them. Wear shoes and socks … problems, unless you have already learned from your doctor how to handle these problems. Have a complete foot …
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… Overview What To Expect After Treatment Why It Is Used How Well It Works Risks What To Think About … are allergic to only a few substances, and they are hard to avoid. Avoiding allergens and using medicine do not control … You want to lower the chance that you will develop asthma. How Well It Works Allergy shots are effective in treating …
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… have an ear infection, so they may need to see a doctor. How is it diagnosed? A doctor can usually diagnose pink eye … by an allergy or chemical, it won't go away until you avoid what's causing it. Home treatment of pink eye symptoms … the infection goes away. Try using a clean, moist cloth to remove crust. Use allergy eyedrops and medicines to reduce …