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… Asthma and Wheezing On this page: Overview Overview Wheezing is a … bronchial tubes , which carry air to the lungs, narrow because of inflammation or mucus buildup. Wheezing is often … During a severe asthma episode, wheezing may go away because little air is moving through the narrowed bronchial …
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… Week 20 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview Overview By week 20, you've probably felt your baby … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …
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… Rheumatoid Arthritis: Classification Criteria On this page: Overview Overview The … in starting treatment. The classification criteria are used to evaluate people who have swelling in at least one … that are swollen. The doctor counts how many large joints (shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, ankles) and how many small …
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… Quit-Smoking Programs On this page: Overview Overview A good quit-tobacco … weeks preparing for the quit date. A program is often most useful after you have quit. Are affordable. Many programs … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Pregnant, Recently Pregnant, or Breastfeeding On this page: Overview Overview There are things you … rinse, and dry. If soap and water aren't available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Stay away from people … evidence that vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine, cause fertility problems. Encourage people close to you to get …
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… Preventing Breath-Holding Spells in Children On this page: Overview Overview Parents may be able to … yourself and your child cope with problem behaviour that causes breath-holding spells If you have succeeded in … a breath-holding spell. For example, remind your child to "use your words." Acknowledge your child's behaviour and …
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… COPD Flare-Ups On this page: Overview Overview At times, your … of mucus. More shortness of breath than usual. What causes them? The two most common causes of a COPD flare-up, or attack, are respiratory tract …
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… Artificial Nails: Problems and Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Common problems may … clean the gap. An allergic skin reaction to the products used to apply the artificial nails. You may develop itching, … redness, and swelling around the nail. The reaction may cause the natural nail to separate from the nail bed. Home …
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… accommodate your baby's head. You may also feel surprised, overwhelmed or frightened by pushing. What to expect during … mouth may be suctioned. With the next contraction baby’s shoulders and body will emerge. Tips for you and your … contractions and giving small pushes, go with this urge. Use the same muscles to push that you would use for a bowel …
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… Chemical in the Eye On this page: Overview Overview Many soaps, shampoos, and perfumes cause some burning in the eye. Flushing these products out of … problems. Other products also contain chemicals that can cause the eyes to burn. Predictably, pepper spray causes a …
