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… a stuffy nose Would you describe the breathing problem as severe, moderate, or mild? The symptoms in an adult or older … that may be serious. Yes Feels faint No Feels faint Do you take a medicine that affects the blood's ability to clot? … bleeding and can make it harder to control bleeding. Yes Takes medicine that affects blood's ability to clot No Takes …
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… No Vaginal bleeding When this bleeding was heaviest, was it severe, moderate, mild, or minimal ? Severe Severe bleeding … of fluid usually are not enough. You need to be able to take in and keep down plenty of fluids. Yes Unable to maintain fluid intake No Able to maintain fluid intake Is there more than a …
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… Giving Support Overview When should you start toilet training your child? Your child must … you have about your child's readiness. How long does it take to toilet train? A child is considered toilet-trained … stable environment. Your child's toilet training experience should be positive. If it becomes a struggle or a battle of …
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… In these cases, home treatment is all that's needed. How severe your pain is, its location , and other symptoms you … of fluid usually are not enough. You need to be able to take in and keep down plenty of fluids. Yes Unable to … is below ribs No Pain is below ribs Have you had any new shoulder pain since the injury? A belly injury sometimes can …
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… or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or Icaridin … malaria is to avoid mosquito bites. If possible, do not take infants or young children to areas where there is … live or travel in an area with malaria, the chances of severe illness is higher than the risks of DEET repellant …
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… Or it may have come up from the lungs. In most cases, you shouldn't suppress a productive cough. The cough clears … more than a stuffy nose Would you describe the problem as severe, moderate, or mild ? Severe Severe difficulty … feel worse when you press on or move the area or when you take a deep breath. Yes Pain in chest wall No Pain in chest …
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… Or it may have come up from the lungs. In most cases, you shouldn't suppress a productive cough. The cough clears … breathing Would you describe the breathing problem as severe, moderate, or mild ? Severe Severe difficulty … you think your baby has a fever? Yes Fever No Fever Did you take your child's temperature? This is the only way to be …
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… No Head injury in past 24 hours Do you have moderate or severe belly pain? This is not the cramping type of pain you … of fluid usually are not enough. You need to be able to take in and keep down plenty of fluids. Yes Unable to … in the back, neck, jaw, or upper belly, or in one or both shoulders or arms. Light-headedness or sudden weakness. A …
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… no pain and 10 is the worst pain you can imagine? 8 to 10: Severe pain Severe pain 5 to 7: Moderate pain Moderate pain … to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners … the questions. Based on your answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home. Try home treatment to …
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… in the upper respiratory system. But they are usually more severe. They are more likely to need a doctor's care. … you think your baby has a fever? Yes Fever No Fever Did you take your child's temperature? This is the only way to be … (armpit) temperature is also an option. Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken Is it 38°C (100.4°F) or higher, …