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… aged 65 and over who live in the community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths … fractures (for example, broken hip or broken ankle), head injuries, loss of mobility and independence, long-term … Loss of muscle mass, grip strength and balance, mobility problems, slower reflexes, muscle weakness, poor balance and …
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… Animal and Human Bites: When Stitches Are Needed On this page: Overview Overview A bite injury may … are not usually stitched unless they are on the face or ear. Human bites have a high risk of infection. Most facial … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview A bite injury …
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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? … from healthy babies to older people who don't have health problems, can get very sick or die from an infection like …
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… Guaifenesin/Opioid Antitussive/Antihistamine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … medication may also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you … right away. Before using this medication, women of childbearing age should talk with their doctor(s) about the risks …
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… Skin and Wound Cultures On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … (UTI) . Culture samples may also be collected from the ear or eye, from open or closed sores, or from nails and … of scarring, bleeding, infection, or other wound healing problems. Results Some types of bacteria, fungi, and viruses …
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… Dry Skin and Itching On this page: … skin. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly at night, and wear thin cotton gloves to bed. This is helpful for very dry … medicines, see your doctor to prevent more serious skin problems. Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) …
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… on the skin. You may get a blister on your foot when you wear shoes that rub against your skin. Or you may get one on … all that's needed for this type of blister. Other types of injuries to the skin can cause a blister. They include: … area may be a sign of shingles and may cause serious eye problems. Yes Blisters near eye No Blisters near eye Are …
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… Expect When You Have an Extremely Premature Infant On this page: Topic … called "extremely premature." If your infant is born this early, you likely will face some hard decisions. Your … major organs are not fully formed. This can cause health problems. Your infant may not respond well to attempts to …
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… Rubber Bulbs On this page: Overview Overview A rubber … or bleed. Bronchiolitis Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Current as of: March 1, … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview A rubber …
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… Cradle Cap On this page: … Rashes and Skin Conditions Rash, Age 11 and Younger Scalp Problems Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . Media gallery Cradle cap … …
