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… They are usually both a scrape (abrasion) and a heat burn. Breathing in hot air or gases can injure your lungs ( … of shock No Symptoms of shock Are you having trouble breathing (more than a stuffy nose)? Yes Difficulty … of the person's hand equals 1% of the body's surface area. Using the person's palm is a good way to estimate the size …
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… been swallowed. Many poisonings occur when an adult who is using a poisonous product around children gets distracted by … around the mouth, teeth, or eyes, or on the skin. Trouble breathing. A headache. If you have a possible poisoning … hotline in your area. If the person is unconscious, not breathing, or having a seizure, call 9-1-1 . In the case of …
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… Basics What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea means that breathing stops for short periods during sleep. When you stop breathing or have reduced airflow into your lungs during … sleep study . You may have other tests to find out what's causing sleep apnea. How is sleep apnea treated? Some …
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… It gets better when you treat the problem that is causing it. But this topic focuses on ongoing urinary … has caused the incontinence, your treatment may include exercises, bladder training, medicines, a pessary, or a … for good. Stay at a healthy weight. Try simple pelvic-floor exercises like Kegel exercises . Go to the bathroom at …
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… sides of the body. Their eyes may roll back. They may stop breathing for a few seconds. They might also vomit, urinate, … them sleep, but check them often for changes in colour or breathing or for twitching arms or legs. Children also may … No Able to drink enough fluids Is your child having trouble breathing (more than a stuffy nose)? The symptoms of …
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… of the lungs. The person may gag, cough, or have trouble breathing. Coughing will often pop out the food or object … of consciousness in past 24 hours Are you having trouble breathing (more than a stuffy nose)? Yes Difficulty breathing more than a stuffy nose No Difficulty breathing
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… surgery for stress incontinence. Don't have surgery. Try exercises, medicines, and medical devices instead. Key … be able to treat stress incontinence by doing pelvic floor exercises ( Kegels ). They may help you control your bladder … have failed. Other treatments you might try include: Kegel exercises . These are also called pelvic floor exercises. …
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… Since having the surgery, have you had new or worse trouble breathing? Yes New or worse trouble breathing No New or worse trouble breathing Would you … unexpected symptoms Do you think that a medicine may be causing your symptoms? Think about whether the symptoms …
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… post-nasal drip or the viral illness that caused it is causing the cough. Non-productive coughs A non-productive … eating or drinking like usual) Is your baby having trouble breathing ? Sometimes babies may have trouble breathing because of a stuffy nose. If your baby's nose is …