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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also … of food or other items getting stuck in the upper airway (causing choking) or entering the lungs (causing aspiration). A … Aspiration can cause people to wheeze, have trouble breathing, or have a hoarse voice after eating or drinking. …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… stroke, deep vein thrombosis and other serious health problems. If your blood clots too much, your doctor may … and helps your blood to clot more quickly. Your warfarin dose will be balanced with the amount of vitamin K in your … your INR (blood clotting test) more often, or change your dose of warfarin. The chart below is a list of green leafy …

Water fluoridation facts

… tooth decay than those who drink non-fluoridated water. By using fluoridated water, children develop strong teeth. As … have less tooth decay or other cavity-related oral health problems. Is fluoridation safe? Yes. Fluoride has been … thoroughly as a public health measure. It is safe in low doses. Since the 1940s, scientific studies have shown that …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… lesions. Cervical cancer that is caused by HPV is detected using a Pap test, which is a routine part of a female sexual … When it does not clear, cells infected with a cancer-causing type of HPV start to change. This change can lead to … How are genital warts treated? Genital warts can be treated using topical prescription medication or freezing. The …

Molluscum contagiosum

… sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms … (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not …

Cervicitis

… the potential complications? When the infection that is causing cervicitis is not treated, it can spread to the uterus … are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep using your birth control as you normally would. If you have … sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external (“male”) and …

Pubic lice

… of the eyelashes. The bites may also become infected, causing irritation and painful swelling. Bites from the lice … away without treatment. Treatments for pubic lice include using a special lotion or shampoo to kill the eggs and lice. … sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safe sex by using a condom When used as directed, male and female … or HPV), and syphilis. Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage and to … lotion, or baby oil can weaken and destroy latex. Avoid using spermicides containing nonoxynol-9 (N-9). It irritates …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… vaccines at the same time. Most people only need 1 dose of pneumococcal vaccine in their life and will not need a booster dose. For information about pneumococcal infection and the … if you: Have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of influenza vaccine, or any part of the vaccine. …

Tuberculosis TB skin test

… a history of a TST. This may include hives, difficulty breathing or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If this …