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… with an emergency or injury, you will know what to do. Your confidence in dealing with both major and minor … an emergency occurs: Take a deep breath. Count to 10. Tell yourself you can handle the situation. Check for danger. … brain damage. CPR can help keep someone alive until a health professional arrives. The steps of CPR are C-A-B: C …
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… Overview Asthma zones are part of your asthma action plan. The zones are defined by your symptoms, your peak flow, or both. Knowing what zone … Plan Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… Good Posture for a Healthy Back On this page: Overview Overview Good posture helps protect your back when you sit, stand, and walk. Good posture means your ears, shoulders, and hips are in a straight line, with …
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… Basics What is breast engorgement? Breast engorgement means your breasts are painfully overfull of milk. This usually … occurs when a mother makes more milk than her baby uses. Your breasts may become firm and swollen, which can make it … Baby Weaning Adaptation Date: 3/18/2024 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… a conservative therapy program. Be sure to stay on your exercise program. You may not notice much improvement in your symptoms right away, and recovery can take several … Disorder Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… August 14, 2013 Download PDF: Document French Latching your baby onto the breast correctly is important for successful breastfeeding. Having your baby skin-to-skin with you is the ideal way to start. It helps your baby find the breast and nipple. Some babies can latch …
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… decisions in case you can't think clearly during an attack. Your plan can help you stay active and have fewer problems. It may include: Your treatment goals. A list of your asthma medicines and … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Overview Overview Nerves carry messages back and forth from your low back and legs. By testing how well your muscles, reflexes, and sense of feeling are working, … S1 region. Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… You may have several reasons why you find it hard to take your medicines. But figuring out how to handle these challenges can help you take good care of yourself. Here are some challenges and possible solutions. … and Adults Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… thing to consider when you breastfeed is comfort - yours and the baby's. Trying different positions, and … with armrests. Use as many pillows as you need to support your arms and back. Support your feet on a footstool (or anything that raises your feet …
