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… systems. Moderate or severe endometriosis . Past exposure to very high levels of environmental toxins, … fertility awareness. This means charting your basal body temperature and using home tests to let you know when you … it may help to try fertility awareness . Chart basal body temperature and use home tests to learn when you are likely …
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… spread of infections. It helps prevent diseases, such as colds, influenza (flu), and foodborne illness. It's easy. It … And it works. Wash your hands: Often, especially during cold and influenza (flu) season. This can reduce your risk of catching or spreading a cold or influenza. Before, during, and after you prepare …
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… as wind, hot beverages, spicy foods, alcohol, and extreme cold. Discuss with your doctor. Sun exposure can worsen rosacea. Limit exposure to the sun by … Do not double the dose to catch up. Storage Store at room temperature. Keep all medications away from children and …
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… and can help you avoid other problems. How can you avoid exposure to outdoor allergens? Pollens The following tips … and can help you avoid other problems. How can you avoid exposure to outdoor allergens? Pollens The following tips …
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… Signs of moderate to severe difficulty breathing . A rectal temperature over 40°C (104°F) after exposure to a hot environment. Confusion, severe … Signs of moderate to severe difficulty breathing . A rectal temperature over 40°C (104°F) after exposure to a hot …
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… cause most upper respiratory infections. Sore throats, colds, croup, and influenza (flu) are common viral illnesses … causes of respiratory problems in children include: Exposure to cigarette smoke. Tobacco smoke impairs lung … has a fever? Yes Fever No Fever Did you take your child's temperature? This is the only way to be sure that a baby …
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… pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, weakness, or changes in temperature or colour. Home treatment often can relieve … surgery in the past month Is the arm blue, very pale, or cold and different from the other arm? If the arm is in a … you got about how to loosen it. Yes Arm blue, very pale, or cold and different from other arm No Arm blue, very pale, or …
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… , or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Colds and allergies may produce mucus that drains down the … Chest pain. Night sweats. Weight loss. You have a known exposure to tuberculosis . A doctor can evaluate your … , or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Colds and allergies may produce mucus that drains down the …
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… nerves control your sense of touch, how you feel pain and temperature, and your muscle strength. Most of the time the … syndrome , can damage the central and peripheral nerves. Exposure to toxic substances. Arsenic and certain medicines, … may check your muscle strength and ability to feel touch, temperature, and pain. Sometimes nerve tests are needed. …
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… fresh fruits and vegetables Cook Cook foods to an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) or hotter to kill germs. To … Foods heated in the microwave can have hot and cold patches. To make sure that microwaved foods cook or … it on the bottom shelf To thaw faster, place food under cold water or use the microwave. If you defrost food in the …
