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… "I am really sorry you have to go through this" Consider using numbing creams and patches: These products ease the … or crying babies. Children 3 years of age and older: Deep breathing: Have your child focus on blowing out during the … a pretend candle Blow a pinwheel or party blower Why? Deep breathing makes the body relax its stress response. It also …
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… of your target range. This is helpful for people who have problems knowing when they have low blood sugar ( … of your target range. This is helpful for people who have problems knowing when they have low blood sugar ( …
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… Sometimes, though, coughs are severe enough to impair breathing or prevent rest. Here are some things you can do … out which type of face mask will help most. Think about using cough medicine, which may help your cough. Avoid cold … help you choose a cough medicine. These medicines can cause problems for people with other health problems, such as …
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… disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, heart valve problems, and diabetes. What are the symptoms? Heart failure … not cause tiredness (fatigue), heart palpitations , trouble breathing, or chest pain. Ordinary physical activity … have heart failure, what type it is, and what might be causing it. Your doctor may order more imaging tests. These …
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… exercising safely. On this page: Assessing your readiness Using equipment safely Exercising safely outdoors Assessing … call 9-1-1 or other emergency services immediately. Chest problems Coronary artery disease: Exercising for a healthy heart Heart health: Walking for a healthy heart Using equipment safely Use equipment that fits you properly, …
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… shots are a type of immunotherapy treatment in which small doses of substances to which you are allergic ( allergens ) … is not clear. Allergy shots may be as effective as using an inhaled corticosteroid. footnote 3 Risks Allergy … around the site) or overall body reactions (such as trouble breathing). What To Think About Children younger than 2 …
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… reaction. The most dangerous symptoms include difficultly breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxsis can include any of the following: Breathing : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest … symptoms do not get better or get worse, give a second dose of epinephrine as soon as 5 minutes after the first …
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… don't carry disease, and they rarely cause serious health problems. Sometimes people get a skin infection from … the infection to other people. You will probably need two doses, 2 weeks apart. That's because the medicine kills the … don't carry disease, and they rarely cause serious health problems. Sometimes people get a skin infection from …
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… TB. Active TB means that the TB bacteria are growing and causing symptoms. If your lungs are infected with active TB, … sneezing, laughing, or singing releases more bacteria than breathing. In general, after 2 weeks of treatment with … Report any side effects of the medicines, especially vision problems. If you plan to move during the time that you are …
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… hormones cortisol and aldosterone ( Addison's disease ). Problems with the thyroid gland or an underactive pituitary gland . A tumour or other problems of the pancreas. Liver disease. Many conditions can … hormones cortisol and aldosterone ( Addison's disease ). Problems with the thyroid gland or an underactive pituitary …
