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… flow, or peak flow, is how much air you breathe out when you try your hardest. You measure peak flow with a peak … best by taking peak flow readings over 2 to 3 weeks when the asthma is under control—when you or your child feels good and has no symptoms. …
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… separate losses in a person's life. Multiple losses occur when a person loses: A partner. Loss of a partner usually … It may help to stay connected with friends and family when grieving the loss of a partner. A child. Losing a child … person. Adults and children grieve in different ways. When grieving the loss of a parent, it may help to reach out …
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… should include: Crying and fussing periods. Who was present when the baby was crying? What comfort measures were used? Was the baby being held when the crying began? Sleeping periods. Was the baby … moderate, or large), and odour of the baby's urine? Weight. When during the day was the baby weighed? Did the baby have …
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… are genuinely interested in hearing about his or her life. When people start talking about their past, they often … to share a story. You can say, "Tell me what it was like when you went to high school (first got married, started … if the person has described a snowstorm that occurred when he or she was 10 years old, you might ask, "Were you …
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… by the choices you make." That wasn't how Jerry felt when he first learned he had prediabetes. His doctor told … and he started keeping a daily food diary to track what and when he ate. He was able to see where he could cut back on … "I park my car at the back of the lot and take the stairs when I can," he says. "On my break, I walk around the …
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… problem is real. Doctors or nurses may suspect a problem when: A child has a repeated or unusual illness, and no … even with treatments that should help. Symptoms only occur when the caregiver is with or has recently been with the child. But symptoms get better or go away when the caregiver is not there or is being closely watched. …
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… You can set them on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. When setting goals, consider: Where you want to start. This … things you do in a notebook or journal. Look over this when you begin to doubt yourself or your abilities. Pay … attention to how you feel. Can you notice any difference when you are eating better? Or do you notice any difference …
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… testicle through a small incision. This method may be used when there is a blockage that prevents sperm from being ejaculated or when there is a problem with sperm development. People with … an egg during infertility treatment. This is often done when there are sperm-related infertility issues, such as …
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… it? In most cases, C. perfringens foodborne illness results when you eat improperly cooked and stored foods. Normally, … These kinds of drinks should not be used to rehydrate. When you feel like eating again, start with small amounts of … packaging. Food packaging labels provide information about when to use the food and how to store it. Reading food …
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… may have good intentions but still feel uncomfortable when they find out you have a mental health problem. This … you and your family differently. This is called stigma—when others judge you because you have a personal quality, … of stigma, others may look down on you. Stigma occurs when others: Don't understand the mental health problem or …
