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… area may be a sign of shingles and may cause serious eye problems. Yes Blisters near eye No Blisters near eye Are … of itchy blisters Do you think that a medicine could be causing the blisters? Think about whether you started getting … blisters after you began using a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Yes Medicine may be causing blisters No …
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… but only if you take them correctly. If you're having problems taking your medicine as prescribed, try thinking … a lower cost. Don't try to save money by taking only half a dose or by taking your medicines less often. If you don't … ways to make taking it easier. For example, if you use an inhaler, ask your doctor to show you how to use it. If you …
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… diseases, and most tick bites don't cause serious health problems. But it's important to remove a tick as soon as you … (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest … minutes once an hour for the first 6 hours. When you aren't using ice, keep a cool, wet cloth on the bite for up to 6 …
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… any of the following are true: Symptoms (difficulty breathing, wheezing , chest tightness, and coughing): Occur … any of the following are true: Symptoms (difficulty breathing, wheezing , chest tightness, and coughing): Occur …
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… the topic Cuts . Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Chest Problems . Choking Rescue Procedure (Heimlich Manoeuvre) . … resuscitation) is pushing down on a person's chest and breathing into his or her mouth. It is used in emergencies … directly over your hands. Press down in a steady rhythm, using your body weight. The force from each thrust should go …
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… in children include appendicitis , lead poisoning , and problems with the intestines, such as intussusception or … slowly worsening Do you think that a medicine could be causing the belly pain? Think about whether the belly pain … to wake up. Not responding when being touched or talked to. Breathing much faster than usual. Acting confused. The child …
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… severe low blood sugar levels. Most high or low blood sugar problems can be managed at home. You just need to follow … the middle of the night. Or you may need to do a 3-day test using a continuous glucose monitor . Health Tools Health … vision. Drowsiness or difficulty waking up. Fast, deep breathing. Fruity breath odour. Belly pain, loss of …
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… old. The child doesn't have nervous system (neurological) problems. The child has had fever seizures before. Fever … 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 …
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… time. Skin patch test A skin patch test also uses small doses of the suspected allergen. For this test: Doses of … wheezing, swelling of the face or entire body, trouble breathing, nausea, vomiting, and low blood pressure that can … wheezing, swelling of the face or entire body, trouble breathing, nausea, vomiting, and low blood pressure that can …
