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… Giving Insulin Shots to a Child Actionset Overview If your child doesn't want to feel the insulin needle, your … an indwelling subcutaneous cannula. A small needle is used to insert a soft tube into a place where you give your … (hepatitis). Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… of a soft, thin, flexible silicone. Why are nipple shields used? Nipple shields may be helpful for babies who have … correctly. If it isn't used the right way, it could hurt your nipples or your baby may not get enough milk. The … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… of these) has been injected into the joint. This allows your doctor to see the soft tissue structures of your joint, … material. A special type of X-ray, called fluoroscopy , is used to take pictures of the joint. An arthrogram is used to … the Doctor Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… You may get nosebleeds during pregnancy. That's because there is more blood flow to the tissue inside the nose … This may also cause bleeding, especially when you brush your teeth. Your gums may be more swollen than usual. It may … Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… Overview Oxygen therapy helps you get more oxygen into your lungs and bloodstream. You may use it if you have a disease that makes it hard to breathe, … Pneumonia Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… on a person's chest and breathing into their mouth. It's used in emergencies when someone's heart stops beating or … they do, the best thing you can do is be prepared. Talk to your doctor or take a class to learn how to do rescue … child takes. Where can you learn more? Go to https://www.healthwise.net/patientEd Enter Y708 in the search box to …
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… posture and good body mechanics can help prevent tension in your neck, shoulders, and upper back muscles. If your … posture during daily activities may help prevent headaches. Use good body mechanics all the time, not just when you have … Headaches Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… triggered by an allergy. Non-allergic rhinitis is the term used for rhinitis that is caused by things other than … the nose and sinuses may also occur. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will examine you and ask about your symptoms, … It's easy and quick to use, and you can find it in any drugstore. A neti pot or squeeze bottle to stream salt water …
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… Information Overview Some treatments for cancer can cause infertility in both men and women. Also, cancer … treatment may be temporary or permanent. Whether or not your cancer treatment will affect your fertility depends on … Infertility Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… If you are wearing contacts, remove them before you flush your eye. If you can't remove a contact, flush your eye with … the eye from the inner corner toward the outer corner. Use large amounts of water. This prevents a substance in the … in the Eye Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
