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… with influenza, treating symptoms can help. Follow the self-care advice below: Get plenty of rest and stay home from work, school, daycare and running errands when you are sick Drink extra … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see …
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… Grief: Dealing With Feelings of Insecurity On this page: Overview Overview Grief is a natural … to handle new decisions, understand information, and take care of your personal duties. You may feel out of control. And you may …
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… Opioid Use Disorder On this page: Overview Overview What is opioid use disorder? Opioid use disorder … symptoms. Even if you take opioids as part of a supervised care plan, you can still develop opioid use disorder. How is …
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… Radioactive Iodine Treatment On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works … people to radioactivity, it is important to follow these carefully. He or she will instruct you on how far to stay … towels, washcloths, and sheets. Wash these and your personal clothing separately for 1 week. Flush the toilet …
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… Tuberculin Skin Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A tuberculin skin test (also called a Mantoux … been in close contact with someone known to have TB. Health care workers who are likely to be exposed to TB. People with …
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… Sputum Cytology On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Sputum cytology examines a sample of sputum (mucus) … a hot shower first to help loosen the mucus in your airway. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about where to …
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… Artery Bypass Surgery: Your Medical Team On this page: Overview Overview A team of surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff … you for the surgery and assist the anesthesia team in your care during the procedure. Also, they make sure that the …
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… Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Most people … will need to make. Talk with your doctor and consider your personal values, desires, and the severity of your MS. Some … with arousal or ejaculation. Find an obstetrician to care for you through your pregnancy and delivery. Find one …
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… Worried About Using Opioids? On this page: Overview Overview Opioids are used to relieve moderate to severe … symptoms. Even if you take opioids as part of a supervised care plan, you can still develop opioid use disorder. …
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… Paraffin Wax for Arthritis On this page: Overview Overview You can use paraffin wax (which may be called … Relax your hand or foot and dip it into the wax. Be very careful not to touch the sides or bottom of the pot. Allow …
