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… mobility and independence, long-term disability and reduced quality of life. Falls, however, are not a normal part of … footwear or clothing Climbing ladders or using a chair in place of a stable step stool with a safety rail For … eye exam at least once a year Common causes of vision impairment among older adults are cataracts, age-related …
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… second part of the surgery to reattach the intestine and repair the colostomy. This is often because the intestine does … surgery. In children, surgery may improve well-being and quality of life and restore normal growth and sexual … second part of the surgery to reattach the intestine and repair the colostomy. This is often because the intestine does …
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… different levels of care, assistance, and services. The quality and costs of care and services vary widely. Your … different levels of care, assistance, and services. The quality and costs of care and services vary widely. Your …
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… Child Abuse and Neglect Child Car Seats Child Safety: Air Pollution Child Safety: Bathing Child Safety: Bicycles … Problems Nursemaid's Elbow Object Stuck in a Child's Airway Oral Rehydration Solutions for Children Orchiopexy … Strabismus Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Swallowed Air Swallowed Button Disc Battery, Magnet, or Object With …
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… You may get pneumonia: After you breathe infected air particles into your lungs. After you breathe certain … Are younger than 1 year of age or older than 65. Have an impaired immune system. Drink excessive amounts of alcohol. … or sneeze, pneumonia is spread to others through infected air particles. How long you are contagious depends on what …
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… lungs. Other things can block an artery, such as tumours or air bubbles. But these are rare. What are the symptoms? The … types of bone fractures, surgery, trauma, or severe burns. Air bubbles or substances that get into the blood from … lungs. Other things can block an artery, such as tumours or air bubbles. But these are rare. What are the symptoms? The …
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… fluid comes back. Surgery to remove the adenoids can help air and fluid move through the nasal passages more easily … and repeat ear infections. Adenoid surgery: Can help air and fluid move through the nasal passages more easily … fluid comes back. Surgery to remove the adenoids can help air and fluid move through the nasal passages more easily …
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… Do this at least 3 times a day. Breathe warm, moist air from a steamy shower, a hot bath, or a sink filled with … to 10 minutes at least 3 times a day. Breathing warm, moist air from a steamy shower or hot bath. Trying saltwater nasal … Do this at least 3 times a day. Breathe warm, moist air from a steamy shower, a hot bath, or a sink filled with …
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… A sore throat. A build-up of earwax . An object in the ear. Air pressure changes, such as when flying in an airplane. Fluid buildup without infection (serous otitis). … can cause problems with the eustachian tube and trap air in or keep air out of the middle ear. Middle ear …
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… more serious when a person: Has signs of choking (complete airway obstruction). When the windpipe is blocked, air can't move in and out of the lungs. The person can't … blocked windpipe. When the windpipe is partly blocked, some air can still move in and out of the lungs. The person may …
