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… Plan Actionset Overview A heart failure action plan gives you an easy way to check your symptoms and see changes. The plan also tells you when you need to get help. Your doctor may give you a plan, … to find so you can see what to do if you notice a change. Share this plan with other people who can help you check for …
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… Suppose a co-worker or a grocery store clerk suddenly gave you a mean look. How would you react? Would you just let it … you feel pretty bad-and it will make your body weaker, just when you need it to be strong. Or you could tell yourself … yourself something that makes you feel bad, remember: You are in charge of what you tell yourself. So why not come up …
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… wheat, barley, rye, and triticale (a wheat-rye cross). When you have this disease and you eat food with gluten in it, … disease if a close family member has the disease. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of celiac disease include: Gas …
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… What is dehydration? How is dehydration treated? What can you expect? Where can you learn more? What is dehydration? … that your baby has lost too much fluid. This can happen when a baby hasn't been taking in enough breast milk or … work as well as they should. Your baby may need special care, such as being in the neonatal intensive care unit …
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… the part of the tooth that you can see to the roots that are in the jawbone. Damage caused by tooth decay is the most … get medicine to help you relax. The dentist uses a special tool to grasp the tooth and lift it out of the tooth socket. … bleeding. You may need stitches. You will be told if and when you should come back to have the stitches removed. You …
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… Overview Overview How do you make healthy food choices when trying to lose weight? There are many ways to make changes to your eating habits to help …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder …
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… 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 … the vagina; painful sexual intercourse; or pain or burning when you urinate. Men can also get yeast infections, most …
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… of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system makes to fight … to make TIg. Many chemical and physical steps are included when preparing TIg. These steps include inactivating and … who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a …
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… Overview Carbohydrate counting is a skill that can help you and your child plan his or her meals to manage diabetes … her sense of control and confidence in managing diabetes. When you and your child know how much carbohydrate is in … carbohydrate counting. How do you count carbohydrates? Here are some ways to help you and your child count the …
