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… year. Respiratory problems can be as minor as the common cold or as serious as pneumonia . They may affect the upper … Yes Possible fever No Possible fever Did you take your temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How … cases the time frame can vary up to several hours after exposure. Do not ignore early symptoms. When a reaction …
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… be pink, tender, and swollen for at least several days. Cold packs and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs … to prevent infection. Tell your doctor if you've had cold sores in the past. You may have follow-up visits with … a skin cream or ointment on the treated area. Avoid sun exposure. After the peeling has stopped, protect your skin …
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… cramps, numbness, tingling, weakness, or changes in temperature or colour. Older adults have a greater chance of … or weakness is improving Is the arm blue, very pale, or cold and different from the other arm? If the arm is in a … you got about how to loosen it. Yes Arm blue, very pale, or cold and different from other arm No Arm blue, very pale, or …
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… A heat wave is 3 or more days in a row when the maximum temperature is 32°C (89.6°F) or more. Everyone has an … for a heat-related illness during a heat wave. Extensive exposure to extreme heat can result in serious medical … A heat wave is 3 or more days in a row when the maximum temperature is 32°C (89.6°F) or more. Everyone has an …
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… 2 days of the start of symptoms Non-prescription cough and cold medications are available for relief of influenza … when standing or low urine output). Is it influenza or a cold? The following table can help you determine whether you have influenza or a common cold. Symptoms Common Cold Influenza (the flu) Fever Rare …
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… to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood … virus, ideally within 48 hours. Depending on the type of exposure, HBIg may be given up to 14 days after the … There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, …
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… certain types of tumors (pheochromocytoma) seizures exposure to phosphorus insecticides chronic breathing … headache, or dizziness. Avoid being exposed to very cold temperatures (such as swimming in cold water). Severe …
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… food. Keep hot foods hot [ 60°C (140°F) or above] and cold foods cold [ 4°C (40°F) or below]. Never leave meat, poultry, eggs, fish, or shellfish (raw or cooked) at room temperature for more than 2 hours. If the temperature …
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… the skin. Be careful in the sun. Short periods of sun exposure reduce psoriasis in most people. But too much sun … a day. This replaces skin moisture that may be lost due to cold, dry climates or to medicines that dry the skin. You … a day. This replaces skin moisture that may be lost due to cold, dry climates or to medicines that dry the skin. You …
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… forms of tobacco, especially while you have a cough. Avoid exposure to inhaled irritants. Stay away from smoke, dust, … using cough medicine, which may help your cough. Avoid cold remedies that combine medicines to treat many symptoms. … using cough medicine, which may help your cough. Avoid cold remedies that combine medicines to treat many symptoms. …
