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… Using Low-Vision Aids at Home On this page: Overview Overview Vision aids can help you in many of your daily activities. Here are lists of vision aids used in … Large-print or marked control dials for stove, oven, and other kitchen appliances. Raised or clearly marked measuring …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Mouth Sores On this page: Overview … Overview A painful sore or ulcer inside your mouth may make it hard to eat and drink. Be sure to let your doctor know you are having mouth sores. You may need to …
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… pregnancy. It's a soft plastic ring that you put into your vagina. It's also called the vaginal ring. It gives you … go without a ring for 1 week. During this week, you have your period. Or you may use the ring continuously. This … out for a week each month. With this method, you won't have your period. How to use a ring Talk to your doctor about …
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… come in packs. There are several ways you can start taking your first pack of pills. Talk with your doctor about when to start taking your pills. Quick start. During your medical appointment, …
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… Frozen or Stuck Tongue or Other Body Part On this page: Overview Overview If you touch a frozen metal surface with a wet body part such as your tongue, lip, or wet hand, it could stick. To free a … . After you're freed, call your doctor if you're injured. Controlling bleeding The area may bleed after being freed …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Sleep Problems On this page: Overview … to avoid caffeine and alcohol in the hours before bed. If your doctor gave you instructions or medicines to treat … sleep within about 20 minutes, get out of bed and go to another room until you feel sleepy. Avoid taking medicine …
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… allergic to can trigger your asthma. They may include: Dust. Dust mites. These are tiny, nearly invisible creatures. They live … cats. Indoor mould. Pollen. Your asthma can be triggered by other things too, such as: Colds, influenza (flu), and sinus …
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… Caregiving: Reducing Germs and Infection in the Home On this page: Overview Overview … A person's cough or sneeze can spread germs too. Washing your hands often can help you keep germs and infection from … all parts of the home. "Disinfecting" means using soap or another cleaner to get rid of germs that can cause infection. …
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… Home canning - How to avoid botulism Last updated February … on raw fruits and vegetables, on meat and fish, and on many other foods and surfaces. Botulism bacteria can multiply … for food items such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. …
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… Home Test for Urinary Tract Infections On this page: Test … kit contains specially treated test strips.You hold them in your urine stream or dip them in a sample of your urine. The … Some tests also show the pH of the urine, which can be another sign. Each type of test kit will have a label showing …
