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… shortness of breath. Consult your doctor for details. Learn which of your inhalers you should use every day and … quick-relief inhaler does not seem to be working well. Learn when you can treat sudden breathing problems by … get better or if it gets worse. Side Effects Dry/irritated throat, hoarseness, or coughing may occur as your body …
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… your risk of getting HIV from someone you are caring for. Wear disposable gloves if you may have contact with blood or … cover any cuts, sores, or breaks in your exposed skin. Wear rubber gloves when cleaning articles soiled with urine, … the fever blisters or cold sores around the mouth or nose of a person who has HIV. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) may be …
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… make quick decisions in case you are not able to think clearly during an attack. How can you prevent an attack? … it's cold and dry. If you're outdoors in cold weather, wear a scarf around your face and breathe through your nose. Avoid indoor irritants in the air. These include fumes …
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… get cluster headaches have one or two cluster periods each year. A cluster period might last 1 month or longer. After a … ends, you may not get another headache for months or even years. As you get older, it's likely that you'll have longer … The eyelid may droop, and you may have a runny or stuffy nose on that side of your head. The pain usually gets bad …
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… the whites of the eyes turn pink or red. It can cause teary, red, itchy eyes, and the eyelids may be swollen. Pus … that is not a serious threat to health. It will often clear up by itself in 7 to 10 days. Sometimes pinkeye can be a … be followed for up to 10 days after pinkeye has been diagnosed or as long as the eye is red. Here are some good rules …
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… It’s an infection of the airways and lungs. It often appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in … "slapped cheek" disease. It’s most common in late winter to early spring. What are the symptoms of fifth disease? Many of the symptoms, including fever, rash, cough or runny nose, also occur in other illnesses. About a quarter of all …
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… support healthy self-esteem in your child: Help your child learn how to make and keep friends. Healthy friendships are … and offer suggestions for improvement. For example, "I heard you tell Sarah you wouldn't go to the wading pool with … on this person you drew. You did such a good job on the nose, which is so hard!" Help and encourage your child with …
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… Heart Failure: Avoiding Medicines That Make Symptoms Worse Actionset Overview Some medicines can affect your heart and make your heart failure worse. Others may keep your … flu medicines. Watch for all of these in allergy medicines, nose sprays, and natural health products too. Do not take …
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… right away. Before using this medication, women of childbearing age should talk with their doctor(s) about the risks … as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier, or saline nose drops/spray. How To Use Take this medication by mouth … rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) severe dizziness trouble breathing This is not a …
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… to treatment. If you are using this medication at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your health … If either is present, do not use the liquid. Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely. For … rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) severe dizziness trouble breathing This is not a …