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… types of adult underwear. A washable type may be useful when a loved one has trouble using the disposable type. When … skin from getting sore. Changing the underwear Always wash your hands well before and after each underwear change. Have the person you're caring for wash their hands too. Have
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… Information Sarah's Story More good days. It's possible to have them, even with COPD, says Sarah, who found out 3 years … years to quit, but I just couldn't," says Sarah, 67. "But when my doctor told me I had COPD, I knew I really had to do … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If you pass your due date and your labour does not start on its … reasons. It may be a good idea to induce labour if you have another medical problem, such as high blood pressure. … a suppository into your vagina or as a gel into the cervix. When the cervix is ripe, labour may start on its own. …
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… may also damage the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lung. When these air sacs break down, larger airspaces known as … a bullectomy. It may work best for people with COPD who are young, have large bullae that are grouped in just one area of the …
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… this page: Overview Overview You can lower your chance of being bitten by an insect or … should keep most mosquitoes away from your skin. Concerns have been raised about safety, because DEET is quickly … Permethrin should not be applied directly to the skin. When it is combined with DEET, permethrin provides even …
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… On this page: Overview Overview When cleaning up diarrhea, it is important to remember that … cleaning can help reduce the chance of spreading germs. If you have them, wear disposable gloves when cleaning up diarrhea …
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… Overview Vertigo is a feeling that you or your surroundings are moving when there is no actual movement. The motion commonly is … Light-Headedness and Vertigo Vertigo: Staying Safe When You Have Balance Problems Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If you have narrow drainage angles or you have long-term (chronic) … the dark spot in the centre of the eye. Having wide pupils when you have these other problems may cause acute …
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… or dairy foods, may trigger an episode in some children. Your child should not eat any foods that cause abdominal … control if they remember it is "just their usual bellyache" when the pain starts. Be sure that your child has regular … them. Another third of children will feel better but may have other ongoing problems with their intestines or …
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… the ankle heals completely and reinjury does not occur. You can begin healing by walking or bearing some weight, … you in doing these exercises. Ease off the exercise if you have more than mild pain. Following are some examples of … exercises for the ankle . Typically you can start them when you are able to stand without increased pain or …