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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August … In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What type of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer is best for taking … for Kids at https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/health-conditions-and-treatments/fever_and_temperature_taking . The …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … to treat long-term (chronic) sinusitis. Don't have surgery. Take medicines and use home treatment. Key points to … for a long time. If you get chronic sinusitis because of allergies or another problem, you need to get that problem …
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… Inguinal Hernia: Should I Have Surgery Now, or Should I Wait? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … the inguinal hernia, even if you do not have symptoms. Take a "wait and see" approach to surgery because the hernia …
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… often runs in families. People with eczema may also have allergies and asthma. There is no cure for eczema. But you may be able to control it with care at home. How do you take care of your skin? Keep your skin hydrated Gentle skin … often runs in families. People with eczema may also have allergies and asthma. There is no cure for eczema. But you …
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… Schizophrenia: Encouraging Someone to Take the Medicines On this page: Overview Related … left?" instead of "Are you taking your pills the way you should?" Talk with the person about any side effects … the fact that some people will not take medicine as they should even with a lot of support. Do not tie your concern …
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… Conditions With Symptoms Similar to Depression in Children … this page: Overview Overview Some other conditions can cause symptoms that look like depression. … with depression, a doctor may need to rule out these other conditions. They include: Bipolar disorder . This condition …
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… To get the most benefit from them, you need to consistently take the right dose of the right medicine at the right time. … a dose now and then. Talk with your doctor about what you should do if you miss a dose of your medicine. Discuss and write down what to do for each medicine. What you should do if you miss a dose may differ from one medicine to …
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… Asthma: Ways to Take Inhaled Medicines On this page: Overview Related … & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine … Asthma Ways to Take Inhaled Medicines …
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… Infertility: Should I Have Treatment? Decision Point You may want to have … painful. Depending on what is causing the problem, you can: Take medicine that helps a woman ovulate. A man can take … costly, and hard on your body. Before you start testing, make some decisions about what you want to do. You …
