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… (iris) of the eye, you may try to flush it out gently with water. If the object does not come out with flushing, wear … the upper lid away and gently flushing the eye with cool water. A clean eyedropper may help. Use caution. Do not try … the eye, or an object stuck on the eye after flushing with water. Avoid these. Never use tweezers, toothpicks, or other …
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… trouble breathing, or have a hoarse voice after eating or drinking. It can also lead to pneumonia. Over time, eating, … be aware of any problems a person in care has when eating, drinking or taking medication. They must be able to help … to throat and other signs of distress while eating, drinking or taking medication Unable to speak Reddened face …
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… burns are most likely when the sun reflects off snow or water. Eyes that aren't protected by a mask can be burned by … focus on the pain. Moderate pain (5 to 7) : The pain is bad enough to disrupt your normal activities and your sleep, but … Mild pain (1 to 4) : You notice the pain, but it is not bad enough to disrupt your sleep or activities. Pain in children …
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… of the organism that causes the disease. This amount is not enough to give you the actual disease. But it is enough to cause your immune system to make antibodies and … true for areas with poor sanitation (for example, poor water and food handling). For example: If you are going to …
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… focus on the pain. Moderate pain (5 to 7) : The pain is bad enough to disrupt your normal activities and your sleep, but … Mild pain (1 to 4) : You notice the pain, but it is not bad enough to disrupt your sleep or activities. Major trauma is … severe bleeding that you cannot control. Any event forceful enough to badly break a large bone (like an arm bone or leg …
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… and repair muscle, skin, and other body tissues. Getting enough protein also helps your body fight infection, balance … think of food as medicine. Eat a balanced diet with enough calories and plenty of protein. How much protein you … and repair muscle, skin, and other body tissues. Getting enough protein also helps your body fight infection, balance …
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… is meant to keep the fetus healthy until the baby is mature enough to be delivered. Transfusions can be given through … are done every 1 to 4 weeks until the fetus is mature enough to be delivered safely. How Well It Works Fetal … is meant to keep the fetus healthy until the baby is mature enough to be delivered. Transfusions can be given through …
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… they will have symptoms such as chest pain or will not have enough energy for sex. They also worry about having another … Your doctor can help you know when your heart is healthy enough for the level of activity involved in sex. Tips for … they will have symptoms such as chest pain or will not have enough energy for sex. They also worry about having another …
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… back and forth as they approach the breast, then open wide enough to grasp a large mouthful. Other babies may need … blankets. Blankets make it difficult for baby to be close enough to latch well. Turn your baby's whole body to face …
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… glasses that are only half full. You may also want to try drinking with a straw. Deep Brain … glasses that are only half full. You may also want to try drinking with a straw. Deep Brain …
