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… the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Acute exposure may cause tiredness, headaches, nausea, flu-like symptoms, dizziness, impaired vision and confusion If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon monoxide exposure can …
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… that are meant only for adults. These medicines could cause serious health problems if given to a child. Be sure to … on the label. This is what makes the medicine work. If you use two medicines with the same or similar active … a sign of a serious illness. Talk to your doctor before you use ibuprofen if your baby is under 6 months of age. Ask …
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… Overview Cancer and some of the treatments for it can cause pain. But having cancer does not mean that you have to … family and friends. Pain control starts with finding the cause of the pain. As soon as your doctor knows what is … best treatment for your type of pain. Medicines are often used to treat pain. You and your doctor may need to adjust …
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… be flexible. There are a variety of terms that people may use to describe their gender identity. For example, people … expands beyond the categories of male or female may use the term "gender-diverse." For some people, their gender … help planning how to come out to people if they need it. Use the language your teen uses to describe their sexual …
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… Intermittent catheterization programs (ICPs) are often used when you have the ability to use a catheter yourself or someone can do it for you. You … fluid you can consume each day and what times are best to use the catheter. How to use the catheter Following is a …
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… your doctor. Ask your doctor. It can be hard to learn to use an otoscope. If you buy one, be sure to read and follow the instructions that come with it. Never use a home otoscope to diagnose or treat ear problems. If … for doing a home ear examination Always read and follow the use and cleaning instructions that came with your otoscope. …
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… he can point when asked, "Where's your belly button?" Uses a vocabulary of five or more words to make short expressions such as “all gone.” Uses "no" correctly, often with a shake of her head. Forms … Begin to understand basic sentences Name pictures in a book Use one word to name things he sees or wants. For example, …
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… (ACEs) are things that happen before adulthood that can cause trauma. Or they're things that make a child feel like … stable. Some examples of ACEs include violence, neglect, abuse, and family mental health or substance use problems. What are some examples of ACEs? Here are some …
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… risks to the pregnancy. Most asthma treatments are safe to use when you're pregnant. Talk to your doctor about the … blood pressure during the pregnancy. Pre-eclampsia . This causes high blood pressure. It can affect the placenta , … plan to help you manage asthma during your pregnancy. Use this plan to help control inflammation and prevent and …
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… to ask for support. You can write your own safety plan or use a free phone app. But it's best to work with a therapist to make your plan. How to make and use a safety plan If you feel like you can't keep from … suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, get …
