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… Supporting Someone Who Has an Eating Disorder On this page: Overview Overview When someone you care … as depression. This doesn't mean that a family member caused the disorder. It simply means that these conditions … at different times during the course of the illness. Use a professional counsellor to help you work through your …
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… Home Treatment for Second-Degree Burns On this page: Overview Overview For many second-degree … Apply cool compresses to burns on the face or body. Do not use ice or ice water, which can cause tissue damage. Take off any jewellery, rings, or …
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… and Language Milestones, Birth to 1 Year On this page: Overview Overview Speech and language … words and sounds) and expressive language (the ability to use speech and gestures to communicate meaning). Receptive … languages when both are spoken often in their environment. Use undifferentiated crying. This is crying that sounds the …
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… Thinking About a Change? On this page: Overview Overview Changing anything big … the following questions? What qualities do I most want to use to describe myself? (For example: healthy, loyal, … is right for you, try an experiment. Cut back on your use for a short period of time. Notice the bad and good ways …
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… Arthritis: Finger and Hand Surgeries On this page: Overview Overview There are several surgeries to correct joint problems in the hand caused by rheumatoid arthritis , including: Carpal tunnel … to the hand (median nerve). Tendon release, which may be used to treat abnormal bending of fingers (flexion …
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… Grief Counselling On this page: Treatment Overview Treatment Overview Grief counselling focuses on working through the grieving process related to a … bereavement counselling. The term "bereavement" usually is used only when referring to the loss of a person through …
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… If you're in a wheelchair, be sure to set the brakes and use the seat belt. Wait 30 minutes after a meal before you … motion. Talk to your doctor before trying this. Some people shouldn't try an assisted cough. This may include those who: … motion. Talk to your doctor before trying this. Some people shouldn't try an assisted cough. This may include those who: …
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… for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Risks Treatment Overview The purpose … can prevent tissue death and promote healing. It's often used to treat conditions such as: Carbon monoxide poisoning. … Decompression sickness from scuba diving. It may also be used for: Poorly healing wounds. Some types of infection. …
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… Asthma's Impact on Your Child's Life On this page: Overview Overview Asthma is a … ability to do sports or be in the band. But if your child uses the medicines and keeps asthma symptoms under control, … Children may feel they are different from their peers because of the need to avoid situations that trigger asthma …
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… Asthma: Symptoms of Difficulty Breathing On this page: Overview Overview When you have asthma, … smoothly. Appearing anxious and being unable to eat because it's too hard to breathe. Using your neck, chest, and … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
