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Eczema Taking Care of Your Skin

… Eczema: Taking Care of Your Skin Actionset Overview Eczema (say "EGG-zuh-muh") 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 …

Allergies Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot

… Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot Actionset Overview If you have … your outer thigh. Jab through clothing if you must, but bare skin is best. The injector should go straight into your … 5, Step 4, Remove the injector, and place your hand on the area where the medicine entered your skin. Rub the area, …

A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… legal driving requirements. Cataracts progress slowly and are not likely to cause a sudden change in your vision. You may not need surgery right away. A change … help you see better. Your doctor may advise you that there are benefits from surgery. At that time, surgery should be …

Getting older and staying physically active

… September 1, 2024 Overview Being active and maintaining your fitness is an excellent way to stay well as you age. Older adults are more likely to be inactive so take steps to protect your … protect your brain, and help you stay independent. Here are some tips to help you get up and active. Aim to be …

COPD Avoiding Weight Loss

… Overview To avoid losing weight and muscle mass when you have COPD, you generally need to eat more foods that … maintain your weight. How can you avoid weight loss? Here are some ways to get more calories and protein to avoid … a meal or snack. Making simple changes to the foods you already eat can help you add calories and protein to your …

Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? Rabies immune … If an animal that may have rabies has bitten or scratched you, get RabIg and rabies vaccine as soon as possible. If you have already had a complete series of rabies vaccine you do not …

Eating guidelines for gout

… when high levels of uric acid cause crystals to form in your joints and soft tissues, leading to inflammation, pain … Purines change to uric acid in the body. Meat and seafood are high in purine and can increase uric acid levels. … found in plant foods do not increase uric acid levels and are not a concern. Gout is treated by taking medications …

Vaginal yeast infection

… use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; … diabetes. How is it spread? Vaginal yeast infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner … Both men and women can get yeast infections. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection may …

Healthy Eating Cutting Unhealthy Fats From Your Diet

… Healthy Eating: Cutting Unhealthy Fats From Your Diet Actionset Overview Foods like cheese, butter, … Options for replacing unhealthy fats Foods Limit foods that are high in unhealthy fats Make healthier choices Vegetables … foods Regular ground beef, fatty or highly marbled cuts; spare ribs; organ meat; poultry with skin; fried meat or …

Tick bites and disease

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are ticks? Ticks are tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame seed, which feed … ick. What should I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it as soon …