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… Norovirus is a virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, an infection of the digestive tract (stomach and intestine). … 3 days, or if dehydration is a concern. How can you prevent infection with the virus? There is no vaccine or medication … or ammonia makes a toxic gas that causes serious breathing problems, choking and potentially death. Throw out any food …
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… pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central … side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Contact lens wearers may need to use wetting eye drops since this …
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… Your doctor may use a bright light or magnifying lens to look for growths, moles, or lesions. The scalp is … Your doctor may use a bright light or magnifying lens to look for growths, moles, or lesions. The scalp is …
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… and maintenance. An owner of a sewage system should contact an authorized person to set up an annual service … of sludge to renew bacterial activity How can I prevent problems with my sewage system? Onsite sewage systems can be … plan. Owners of systems built before 2005 should contact an AP to develop a maintenance plan In areas where …
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… usually all that's needed for healing and to prevent other problems, such as infection. There are many types of burns. Heat burns … dry ice without protection. Electrical burns are caused by contact with electrical sources or by lightning. Chemical …
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… children may be more affected than adults are. Examples of problems that are more serious include: A severe allergic … joints, such as from the elbow to the shoulder. A skin infection at the site of the bite or sting. Serum sickness . … in the skin, remove the stinger as soon as you can. After contact with a puss caterpillar , remove broken-off spines. …
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… your eye or any other surface. It is best to avoid wearing contact lenses while using this medication. This medication is used … chloride), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before …
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… it touch your eye or any other surface. If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them before using this medication. After … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before …
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… this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, some vision … or picking up small objects Trouble focusing or making eye contact Eyes appear crossed or turned Difficulty following … and adults. To protect eyes, sunglasses should: Have large lenses and a wraparound design, fully covering the eyes Fit …
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… eye to numb the eye. A special microscope (slit lamp) and lens (goniolens) are used to guide the laser beam to the canals … eye to numb the eye. A special microscope (slit lamp) and lens (goniolens) are used to guide the laser beam to the …