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… person. How are head lice spread? Anyone who has hair can get head lice. Having head lice does not mean a person has … braid. Having head lice once does not prevent someone from getting them again. Regular checks for head lice can be part … to 10 days, even after successful treatment. Head lice have started to develop resistance to many of the chemical …
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… (COPD) is a chronic condition that damages the lungs, getting worse over time. The disease can cause persistent … non-smokers exposed to noxious particles or gases may also get COPD. Symptoms of COPD include: Shortness of breath …
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… if and when you can restart your medicines. You will also get instructions about taking any new medicines. If you … a flap of gum tissue to grow over them. Food and germs can get trapped under the flap and cause your gums to become … if and when you can restart your medicines. You will also get instructions about taking any new medicines. If you …
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… to prevent the ulcer from forming. If an ulcer has formed, get treatment right away, because new and smaller ulcers … other treatment, such as: Medicine to speed healing or get rid of an infection ( antibiotics ). Skin grafting, … to prevent the ulcer from forming. If an ulcer has formed, get treatment right away, because new and smaller ulcers …
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… pregnancy and childbirth Whether you are thinking about getting pregnant or already are expecting, our topics on … Transfer (GIFT and ZIFT) Genetics Gestational Diabetes Getting Enough Folic Acid (Folate) Getting Pregnant After Stopping Birth Control Ginger for …
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… teeth. Practice keeping your teeth apart, bringing them together only when swallowing or eating. When driving, avoid … mild and don't last long. They tend to come and go without getting worse and usually go away without a doctor's care. … jaw joint may: Respond well to treatment, if treated early. Get worse, if not treated. Long-term problems include injury …
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… heartbeat. Chest discomfort or pain that comes on or gets worse with exercise, stress, or eating a large meal and … is working, it should either make the symptoms go away or get them back to the level they were at before the angina … symptoms Over the last few months, have you been getting angina more often or has it been worse than usual? …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Most substances that you get in your eyes and that make your eyes burn won't cause … needed for items such as soaps, shampoos, and perfumes that get in the eyes is to flush the eyes with water right away. … child may need to be held strongly so that first aid can be started and so that you can assess how serious the eye …
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… and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get home on your own. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and … use a thin, flexible scope to look at your throat. You may get a medicine to dry up the secretions in your nose and … from the vocal cords, or perform laser treatment. You may get an ice pack to use on your throat to prevent swelling. …
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… creams or lotions to keep skin soft and keep it from getting too dry. Dry skin is more easily damaged. If you … overweight. For example, the knees or ankles may rub together and cause sores. Chair arms, parts of wheelchairs, … to keep the sore clean, covered, and slightly moist. Used together, these steps can help keep the sore from getting …
