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… the risk of food or other items getting stuck in the upper airway (causing choking) or entering the lungs (causing aspiration). A blockage of the airway can be life-threatening. Aspiration can cause people … and constipation. They can also affect a person’s quality of life and desire to eat. Who helps manage eating, …
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… active they are. Genetics, health conditions, stress, sleep quality and other factors can also influence weight. Eating …
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… tattoos. You cannot get HIV through everyday contact with air, food, water, insects, animals, dishes, or toilet seats. … tattoos. You cannot get HIV through everyday contact with air, food, water, insects, animals, dishes, or toilet seats. …
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… or shares food or drinks. The virus can travel through the air. This means that you can get measles if you are near … than 12 months, pregnant people, and people who have impaired immune systems that can't fight infection may need to … or shares food or drinks. The virus can travel through the air. This means that you can get measles if you are near …
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… of materials that allow moisture to escape. Let your shoes air out for at least 24 hours before you wear them again. … of materials that allow moisture to escape. Let your shoes air out for at least 24 hours before you wear them again. …
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… your peak expiratory flow (PEF) to measure the amount of air you can inhale and quickly exhale. This is tracked to … your peak expiratory flow (PEF) to measure the amount of air you can inhale and quickly exhale. This is tracked to …
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… by diphtheria bacteria. The bacteria are spread through the air by people sneezing or coughing or by direct skin-to-skin …
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… by diphtheria bacteria. The bacteria are spread through the air by people sneezing or coughing, and by direct … also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria. The bacteria are …
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… spoons. The virus can also spread through droplets in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. You can be … a diaper or using the toilet. To prevent the spread of airborne droplets, teach your child to sneeze or cough into …
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… eat or drink. C. diff bacteria are not spread through the air. You cannot get C. diff from someone sneezing or …