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… Making It Easier to Wear a Mask to Help Prevent Infections On this page: Overview Overview Why is it … well over your mouth and chin, with no gaps. A cloth mask should have at least two layers of breathable, washable …
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… Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child Last updated November 1, 2022 HealthLink BC … habits and meet their energy and nutrient needs. What foods should I offer my child? Give your child the same foods that you and the rest of your …
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… Obesity: Should I Have Weight-Loss Surgery? Decision Point You may … you more likely to have serious health problems, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Surgery may be an option … of surgery. After any weight-loss surgery You could get an infection in the area where cuts were made. A blood clot can …
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… Acne: Should I Take Isotretinoin for Severe Acne? Decision Point … Summary Get the facts Your options Take isotretinoin to clear up severe acne. Use other treatments for your acne. This … doctor to decide if this medicine is right for you or your child. See your doctor if you or your child takes …
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… Heart Rate Problems: Should I Get a Pacemaker? Decision Point You may want to … are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Heart Rate Problems: Should I Get a Pacemaker? 1 Get the … from the procedure to implant a pacemaker. You could get an infection where the pacemaker was placed. Most pacemakers …
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… Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … symptom often is a small lump (nodule) in the palm, often near the base of the fingers. In some people, a fibrous cord … Complications after surgery include: Delayed wound healing. Infection of the wound. Stiffness, tenderness, or …
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… Obesity: Should I Take Weight-Loss Medicine? Decision Point You may … you more likely to have serious health problems, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Weight-loss medicines may … (Saxenda). This medicine may help you eat less. It's given as a shot once a day. How well do weight-loss …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? Decision Point You may want to … happen at times you can predict. They happen when your heart is working hard, such as during exercise. Your symptoms … in your arteries will cause a heart attack. Other tests may give you and your doctor all the information you need to …
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… Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … normal activities. Back surgery has some risks, including infection, nerve damage, and the chance that the surgery … than other exercise. Getting physiotherapy. This helps you learn stretching and strength exercises that may reduce pain …
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… Arthritis: Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery? Decision Point You … enjoy. Most artificial hip joints last for at least 15 years. And more than half last for 25 years or more. But this … With total hip replacement, there is also a small risk of infection or hip dislocation. And some people, over time, …
