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… the most common reason for a tooth's extraction. Other reasons for removing a tooth include infection or injury. Removing the tooth can help keep an infection from spreading to other parts of the … You may need stitches. You will be told if and when you should come back to have the stitches removed. You may have …
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… affects almost every area of your body. Normally, your body keeps the level of cortisol in balance through a complex … chance for recovery. This surgery requires great skill and should be done at a major medical centre where doctors … high cortisol levels. Talk to your doctor about whether you should take a calcium and vitamin D supplement for bone …
Healthy eating
… 2.5 to 3.0 liters (10 to 12 cups) of fluid each day. This should produce about 2 to 2.5 liters of urine per day. … increase the number of glasses you have. Most of your fluid should be from water. You can also drink milk, fortified … are thirsty to drink water. Use a water bottle to help you keep track of how much water you are drinking. Keep a …
Medications
… document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including … precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular … effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any …
Medications
… document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including … precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular … effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any …
Medications
… document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including … precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular … effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any …
Medications
… document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including … precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular … effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any …
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… until the bumps are gone. A person infected with the virus should not share towels or face cloths with others. Good … their own within 6 months. A person with lesions and bumps should try not to scratch them, and may even want to use … does not tear. Do not use a condom that has been torn. Keep condoms away from sharp objects such as rings, studs, …
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… and don't like about each facility. It may be helpful to keep written notes about each facility. Don't hesitate to … share a room? Can you bring your own furnishings? Space should be ample, and the rooms should be free from clutter. Are TVs and phones available in …
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… that help clear mucus from your child's lungs. To help keep the lungs clear, it is important to do an airway … sections of the lungs. All people who have cystic fibrosis should do all the positions except babies, who should not be placed in the head-down position ("tipping"). …