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… You may need to use an intermittent pneumatic compression device. These devices inflate and deflate knee-high boots. These stockings and devices may help with pain and swelling. If you have sores, …
Medications
… baby. Women and men should ask about reliable forms of birth control while taking this medication and for 90 days after … ask about using additional reliable forms of non-hormonal birth control (such as condoms, diaphragm with spermicide) …
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… or programs Attend group fitness classes Keep stress under control Some stress is normal and healthy, but chronic … and regular social contact. You can keep stress under control with activities like: Gentle yoga Tai Chi Meditation …
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… are some you can try: Lead by example. Put down your own devices, and talk with your kids. Turn off your TV and other … entertainment programs and games during homework. Keep all devices in public places , like the kitchen or family room. … a healthy weight. Make your dining table a media-free zone. Devices can lead to overeating, because they distract …
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… (EKG or ECG). An EKG measures the electrical signals that control heart rhythm. Bradycardia often comes and goes, so a … have it during the test. You may need to wear or carry a device called a portable, or ambulatory, electrocardiogram. … need to have a pacemaker. A pacemaker is an implanted device that helps correct the slow heart rate. If another …
Medical tests
… flow meter. A peak flow meter is an inexpensive hand-held device you breathe into as hard and as fast as you can. Read … flow meter. Ask your doctor to show you how to use this device before you use it at home. If you have questions … morning and higher in the afternoon. A person with poorly controlled asthma may have peak flows that vary more widely …
Medications
… time how to properly give this medication. Each nasal spray device can be used only one time. If you have any questions, … or trouble breathing, call 9-1-1 . Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local … temperature away from light and moisture. Do not unwrap the device until you are ready to use it. Do not store in the …
Medications
… medication right away. Use the provided special measuring device (oral syringe) to prepare and give each dose. Do not … may harm an unborn baby. Ask about reliable forms of birth control while using this medication and for 7 days after …
Medications
… Carefully measure the dose using the special measuring device provided. Do not use a household spoon because you … may harm an unborn baby. Ask about reliable forms of birth control while using this medication. If you become pregnant, …
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… cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a battery-powered device that can fix an abnormal heart rate or rhythm and … electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm. The device then goes back to its watchful mode. Some ICDs also … spend the night in the hospital, just to make sure that the device is working and that there are no problems from the …
