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… Control Methods Prevent Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The following table lists the different types of birth control … egg through the fallopian tube and prevent fertilization. Related Information Birth Control Current as of: …
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… Stimulate Your Baby's Learning On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When you cuddle, talk to, and … can serve as toys as long as they can't injure or be swallowed by the baby. Put some of your baby's toys away for a … keep your baby interested in toys they've gotten used to. Related Information Cognitive Development, Ages 1 to 12 …
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… Tips for Swallowing Medicines On this page: Overview Related Information … your medicine may come in a smaller pill that you can try. Related Information Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) …
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… Problem-Solving to Manage Stress On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Problem-solving can help you … Figure out the steps you need to take, and then act. Related Information Dealing With Negative Thoughts Stress … Figure out the steps you need to take, and then act. Related Information Dealing With Negative Thoughts Stress …
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… Overuse of Quick-Relief Medicines On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Quick-relief beta2-agonists … people sometimes overuse them instead of adding the slower-acting, long-term medicines. Overuse of quick-relief … your symptoms and inflammation are not well controlled. Related Information Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers …
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… Preventing Choking On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Don't drink too much alcohol … and you might not chew food properly or might try to swallow too large a portion of food. Take small bites. Cut meat … away from any child who may put them in his or her mouth. Related Information Choking Rescue Procedure: Heimlich …
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… Anal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Crohn's disease may cause … include anoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. These are tests that allow a doctor to view the lower rectum and lower large … sedation because the examination can cause discomfort. Related Information Crohn's Disease Current as of: …
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… Types of Multiple Sclerosis On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What happens when you have multiple sclerosis (MS)? Generally, MS follows one of four courses: Relapsing-remitting . Symptoms … for decades. Many become more disabled as they get older. Related Information Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Rehabilitation …
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… How ADHD Affects Your Child On this page: Overview Related Information Overview It is important to learn about … able to help your child reach his or her potential. The following information can help you begin to understand how this … or sit perfectly still, even when being given instructions. Related Information Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder …
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… and Children Older Than 1 Year On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A person who is choking cannot … the person's belly, just above the belly button but well below the breastbone. Grasp your fist with the other hand. … thrusts until the object pops out or the person faints. Related Information Choking Rescue Procedure: Heimlich …