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… Autism: Support and Training for the Family On this page: Overview Overview Having a family member with autism presents many … Having regular breaks may also help a family continue to care for a child at home, rather than becoming so exhausted …
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… Diabetes: Protecting Your Feet On this page: Overview Overview Because you have diabetes, you need to be especially careful to protect your feet from injury. These tips can …
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… Pulmonary Fibrosis On this page: Overview Overview Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition in which scarring … to check how well treatment is working and provide the best care. Self-care Self-care aims to make breathing as easy as …
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… Disc Battery in the Nose On this page: Overview Overview Disc batteries (also called button cell batteries) … to remove it with your fingers or blunt-nosed tweezers. Be careful not to push it farther into the nose. If the child …
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… Monoxide Poisoning: Protecting Your Home On this page: Overview Overview Here are some steps to help prevent carbon monoxide … of your home and near sleeping areas. Follow the directions carefully for installing and using the detector. Be prepared …
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… When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What is foodborne … more Stool Culture Complete Blood Count (CBC) Treatment Overview Treatment for foodborne illness focuses on managing …
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… Diabetes: Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot Actionset Overview Insulin is used for people who have type 1 … into the belly How to use an insulin pen … Actionset Overview Insulin is used for people who have type 1 …
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… Knocked-Out Tooth: First Aid On this page: Overview Overview Mouth injuries that are forceful enough to knock … between the gums and the cheek or under the tongue, being careful not to swallow it. A young child should not be …
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… Manual Therapy for Neck Pain On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used How Well It Works Treatment Overview Manual therapy is a general term for treatment done … It can be done with the hands or a special device. The careful, controlled force used on the joint can range from …
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… Down Syndrome, Ages 13 to 21 On this page: Topic Overview Topic Overview If your child with Down syndrome is an adolescent … manage your feelings and plan for your child's long-term care needs. Your child should receive health care from a …