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… the amount of fibre in your diet, drink more fluids such as water to help keep your bowel movements soft. Here are some …
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… moist air from a hot shower or from a sink filled with hot water to help clear a stuffy nose Anti-influenza drugs or …
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… of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Tetanus, diphtheria and polio …
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… other problems. Rinse the burn Rinse burned skin with cool water until the pain stops. Rinsing will usually stop the pain in 15 to 30 minutes. The cool water lowers the skin temperature and stops the burn from … hands, fingers, legs, feet, or toes in a basin of cool water. Apply cool compresses to burns on the face or body. …
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… tips Here are some tips for winter warmth: Provide a warm, water resistant coat. The sleeves should be snug at the wrist. Provide warm, water resistant, slip proof footwear. Give your toddler … from the body Immerse the frostbitten body part in warm water until feeling has returned. Make sure you test the …
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… the capsules whole, you may mix the capsules with water or apple juice. The amount of liquid will depend on … hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. Pain or sores in the … contains alcohol, and rinse your mouth frequently with cool water mixed with baking soda or salt. It may also be best to …
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… The changed gene causes problems with the way salt and water move in and out of the cells that make mucus . This … taking vitamins; eating high-calorie, high-fat foods; drinking nutritional drinks; getting fed through a tube in … taking vitamins; eating high-calorie, high-fat foods; drinking nutritional drinks; getting fed through a tube in …
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… Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Choose water and other clear liquids. If you have kidney, heart, or … Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Choose water and other clear liquids. If you have kidney, heart, or …
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… and increases the rate of bone thinning after it starts. Drinking alcohol. Don't drink more than 2 alcoholic drinks a day. Drinking more than this puts you at higher risk for … and increases the rate of bone thinning after it starts. Drinking alcohol. Don't drink more than 2 alcoholic drinks a …