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… Hearing Aids On this page: Overview How They Work Styles of Hearing Aids Getting Used to Them Overview Hearing aids make sounds louder. There are many different …
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… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat bacterial ear infections. It is used to treat middle ear infections in children with ear tubes, as well as outer … rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) severe dizziness trouble breathing This is not a …
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… Hearing health for toddlers Last updated August 11, 2013 One of the best ways to protect your toddler's hearing is by breastfeeding. Breastfed toddlers have fewer ear infections, which can affect hearing. Read some more …
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… Use this medication until the skin growth has completely cleared or for up to 12 weeks as directed. You may see … complete healing. Do not get this medication in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on your genitals. If you do get the … grounds signs of infection (such as fever, chills, sore throat that doesn't go away) easy bruising/bleeding A very …
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… are temporary. But some side effects may be permanent. Researchers keep looking for the lowest radiation dose that … cold packs or anything that is hot or cold on this skin. Wear soft cotton clothes that are loose on your body. Ask … Try to match your activities to your energy levels. Throat changes Radiation to the neck or chest can irritate …
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… Making It Easier to Wear a Mask to Help Prevent Infections On this page: Overview Overview Why is it important to wear a mask? Wearing a mask can be a little uncomfortable at … If you wear glasses, put them over the mask's cloth on your nose to keep them from fogging up. Masks that have a wire …
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… was injected into the spine. This medication should be clearly labeled for injection into a vein only. To prevent … decrease your risk. Painful sores on the lips, mouth, and throat may occur. To decrease the risk, limit hot foods and … live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose). To lower your risk of getting cut, bruised, or …
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… Hearing Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … Results Test Overview A hearing (audiometric) test is part of a full hearing health evaluation that measures a person's ability to …
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… Warning Use of this medication by children younger than 3 years has caused serious (sometimes fatal) side effects, including seizure and slowed/stopped heart. If this medication is prescribed for use by a child … is used to relieve pain and discomfort from a sore throat/mouth. It is also used to numb the lining of the …
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… such as the pavement, outdoor metal slides or car doors. Research has shown that exposure to UV radiation can also … much of our exposure to UV rays occurs before we are 18 years of age. By the time we are adults, many of us have … clothing, use sunscreen. Do not forget to apply it to ears, nose, and neck Sunscreen is intended to enhance protection …
