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… Dorzolamide Solution - Ophthalmic On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … medication before putting in your contact lenses. Tilt your head back, look upward and pull down the lower eyelid to … stones liver disease If you develop an eye infection or injury, or have eye surgery, check with your doctor about …
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… Pegvaliase-Pqpz - Subcutaneous Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … for this medication provided by your pharmacist. Learn ahead of time when and how to use your brand of epinephrine. … alcohol. Change the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. Do not inject into moles, scars, …
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… Media and Your Child: Making Choices On this page: Many families enjoy using TV, … family, and the wider world. But it's important to manage your family's use of digital media. Too much screen time … cyberbullying, sexting, and sex offenders. Explain to your older children that you will need to check their media …
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… Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Hyperthyroidism On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … it is taken up by your thyroid gland . Depending on the dosage used, the radioactivity in the iodine destroys most or … Young people get rid of radioactive iodine faster than older adults. Drink plenty of fluids during this time to …
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… Radioactive Iodine Treatment On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … urine and saliva. How long it takes will depend on your age and on the dose you received. Young people get rid of radioactive iodine faster than older adults. Drink plenty of fluids during this time to …
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… Mononucleosis (Mono) On this page: … (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve), for a sore throat or headache or to lower a fever. When you have mono: Don't play … products. Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome …
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… Over-the-Counter Medicines for Allergies On this page: Overview Overview Many … (such as Allegra) and loratadine (such as Claritin). Older antihistamines like chlorpheniramine (such as … sprays include irritation, burning or itching of nasal passages, and sneezing. Overuse can make your congestion worse ( …
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… Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … hypothyroidism) may, in severe cases, have below-average intelligence. Older children also need thyroid hormones to grow and …
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… Peripartum Cardiomyopathy On this page: What is peripartum … a past pregnancy. Are pregnant with twins or more. Are age 30 or older. Smoke, drink alcohol, or use drugs. Are very …
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… Leg Amputation On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview … tissue. Goals of amputation are to relieve pain, encourage wound healing, and increase a person's ability to carry … young, relatively healthy people manage much better than older, more frail people do. But when a below-the-knee …