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… Cool your baby off by taking off his or her clothes. Have skin-to-skin contact with your baby as you place him or her for … Cool your baby off by taking off his or her clothes. Have skin-to-skin contact with your baby as you place him or her …
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… (AAT) is a protein normally found in the lungs and the bloodstream. It helps protect the lungs from the damage … bronchiectasis , liver disease, or inflammation of the fat under the skin (necrotizing panniculitis). Have bronchiectasis without …
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… especially to cold water. Other medical conditions, such as blood flow problems (peripheral arterial disease), kidney … using an ice or cold pack. Always keep a cloth between your skin and the ice pack. Take an over-the-counter pain … up toward your knee. It may help to place a rolled towel under the ball of your foot and, while holding the towel at …
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… to help diagnose cystic fibrosis . Normally, sweat on the skin surface contains very little chloride. People with … water and then dried. The skin will look red in the area under the pad that contained the medicine. A dry gauze pad, … water and then dried. The skin will look red in the area under the pad that contained the medicine. A dry gauze pad, …
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… of the tooth is called the pulp. It contains nerves and blood vessels. The more layers that are affected by decay, … or a bad taste in your mouth. White, grey, brown, or black spots on your teeth. If you have a toothache, see a dentist. … a day. Always put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. Don't use heat. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever …
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… Overview A folate test measures the amount of folate in the blood. Folate is one of many B vitamins. The body needs folate for normal growth and to make red blood cells (RBC) , white blood cells (WBC) , and platelets . Folate also is important …
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… "tell" your body to relax and help control breathing, blood pressure , heartbeat, and body temperature. The goal … treatment for chronic stress. The way AT works is not fully understood, but its effects on the body are measurable. … body reactions that cannot normally be controlled, such as blood pressure, heartbeat, and body temperature. What is …
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… are finished. Follow these steps to clean up diarrhea. From skin Wear disposable gloves. Use damp paper towels or wet wipes to wipe up the stool off the skin, and put the used paper towels or wet wipes in a … is needed, use only a mild soap. If there's a rash on the skin, do not clean the skin with wet wipes that have alcohol …
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… Be prepared for emergencies Ensure everyone with you understands what to do in case of an emergency. Don’t depend … are tiny insects that can bite or burrow part way into your skin and draw blood out before dropping off. They can carry and spread …
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… recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to … return to normal and stay there. You will likely take a blood-thinner medicine (anticoagulant) to prevent blood … some risks. For example: You may have minor burns on the skin where the patches were placed. Some people have a …
