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… How To Prepare Do not use mouthwash before you collect your sputum sample. Some types of mouthwash can kill bacteria and could affect your results. If bronchoscopy will be used to collect your sputum sample, your doctor will tell you how soon …
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… get good at removing bilirubin from the blood. If you feed your baby every 2 to 3 hours, mild jaundice will usually go away on its own after a few days. But if your baby has any signs of jaundice, you and your doctor will need to watch him or her closely. If …
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… important to know the symptoms of trouble breathing. Follow your asthma action plan to know what to do. When you have trouble breathing, your symptoms may be mild, moderate, or severe. Symptoms of … Tiring quickly when you talk or eat. You may have to catch your breath while eating. Using your belly muscles to help …
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… erection problems (erectile dysfunction). Doing these with your partner may help you relax and focus more on the … some pleasant music, turn off the phone, and concentrate on your partner. Try these steps over the course of several … step only when both partners are ready. Start by caressing your partner without touching any part of the genitals. …
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… often attract children because they look like candy. If your child is taking iron pills, follow your doctor's instructions on how much to take and for how long and whether your child needs any testing for iron levels. If you miss …
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… to stretch and massage the perineum for a few weeks before your due date. Studies show that some people who did regular … rates of episiotomy . footnote 1 Starting at week 34 of your pregnancy, take about 5 minutes to massage your perineum, 3 to 4 times a week. At first, it may burn …
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… Overview At each prenatal visit during your first trimester, you'll be weighed and have your blood pressure checked. Your urine may also be checked for bacteria, protein, or …
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… neuroma is a swollen or thickened nerve in the ball of your foot. This can happen when your toes are squeezed together too often and for too long. … neuroma can cause a very painful burning or sharp pain in your foot that feels worse when you walk. It may feel like a …
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… causes strep throat. You may have this kind of bacteria in your body. Sometimes it may cause an infection, but most of … you sick or cause symptoms. But if you pass the bacteria to your baby during the birth, it can cause serious health problems for your baby. If you have this bacteria in your body, you will …
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… months Last updated January 30, 2018 At 18 to 24 months, your toddler's language skills are flourishing. Your conversations are starting to become even more … “Go bye bye.” “Grandpa’s car.” Between 18 and 24 months your toddler may also: Sing simple songs with words and …
