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… closed. Keep your tongue on the roof of your mouth, not between your teeth. Avoid things that make your jaw tense: Cradling the telephone receiver between your shoulder and jaw. Opening your mouth all the … your teeth. Clenching things such as pens, pipes, or cigars between your teeth. For more tips, see Jaw Problems: …
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… years old should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, flu, or any undiagnosed illness, or if they have just been … If your doctor decides that you need to use this medication between 20 and 30 weeks of pregnancy, you should use the … labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products, other headache medications) because they may …
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… to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold. These symptoms include rash, watery eyes, itchy … by your body (acetylcholine), it helps dry up some body fluids to relieve symptoms such as watery eyes and runny … to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray). How …
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… examinations can find problems early. Drink water and other fluids to prevent dehydration. Drink extra fluids before, during, and after exertion and when you're in … hydrated. Take rest breaks. Stay warm. Being exposed to cold air, wind, and water can trigger a sickle cell crisis. …
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… injection for the same "off" episode. Wait at least 2 hours between injections. Do not inject this medication into a … labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that … type of pre-filled syringe if not used in 24 hours. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain …
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… and not at risk for problems. The safest time to travel is between 18 and 24 weeks, when your risks for miscarriage and … Remove any slack in the seat belt. Run the shoulder belt between your breasts and around (not over) your belly. Use … Tilt the seat back slightly to increase the distance between your chest and the air bag to 25 cm (10 in.) or …
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… to check for joint damage. Other tests, such as a joint-fluid analysis and urine or blood tests, may be used to see … (CBC) C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test Extremity X-Ray Joint Fluid Analysis Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Test Sedimentation … Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol, may also help. Use heat and cold therapy. For example, you might try warm compresses or …
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… Information Overview Childhood absence epilepsy develops between ages 4 and 10. It causes very brief absence seizures that may include staring into space, eye fluttering, and slight muscle jerks. Juvenile absence epilepsy develops between ages 10 and 17 and causes similar seizures. Many …
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… be done at least twice a week. Rest for at least 2 days between sessions. Do at least 8 to 10 exercises that include … As you become stronger, do 2 sets. Rest for a minute between sets so your body has time to recover. Exercises …
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… milk or formula Continue to offer water from an open cup between meals for thirst after one year of age Fortified … of calories and nutrients Provide structured snack times in between meals. By one year, offer 3 meals and 2 to 3 snacks … of one, do not offer foods and drinks other than water in between structured meal and snack times Limit soy-based …