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Sinusitis Over-the-Counter Medicines

… nasal spray, gel, or drops (such as Claritin Allergy or Drixoral) to help a stuffy nose. Don't use a nasal decongestant … swell up more than before you used the spray. Try an oral decongestant for a stuffy nose or head. It provides … to your pharmacist or health care provider before using oral decongestants. Try using a medicine that thins mucus …

Shigellosis

… sexual contact can spread Shigella bacteria. This includes: oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your … in untreated water Sexual contact Do not have unprotected oral-anal contact, especially if your partner has symptoms … Use a dam, plastic wrap or cut open a condom when having oral-anal sexual contact Right after sex, thoroughly wash …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at home by mouth (orally). A booster dose may be required every 3 months. … over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A booster dose may be required every 2 … 2 to 6 years of age are given 3 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A booster dose may be required every 6 …

Acne

… medicines). You might also take medicines by mouth (oral medicines). Most treatments for acne take time. It … are more likely to leave scars. So your doctor may give you oral antibiotics sooner to start the healing process. This … retinoids. Applying azelaic acid. Taking prescription oral antibiotics. Taking prescription oral retinoids (such …

Food allergy testing

… their food allergy. The child’s doctor may suggest an oral food challenge to confirm that a food allergy has been … prepare for the visit You may be asked to stop taking some medications before your visit. Ask the allergist’s clinic for a list of medications to stop temporarily If possible, write down a …

Flap Procedure for Gum Disease

… by gum disease . A gum specialist (periodontist) or an oral surgeon often performs the procedure. Before the … to follow the home care instructions that your dentist or oral surgeon gives you. If you have questions about your … by gum disease . A gum specialist (periodontist) or an oral surgeon often performs the procedure. Before the …

Travelling with children

… DEET or Icaridin in liquid and cream form, not aerosol Oral rehydration solution (ORS) and water-disinfectant … of malaria are much more serious in children. Malaria medications available for children are limited. Breastfed … been travelling or living. Do not give antibiotics or other medications to children to stop diarrhea unless advised by a …

Urethritis

… organisms that cause urethritis spread through unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex. What are the symptoms? Symptoms … from the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your … prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against …

Cervicitis

… that cause cervicitis are spread through unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex. What are the symptoms? Symptoms … from the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your … prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against …

Talking With Your Child About Sex

… that sex does not just mean vaginal sexual intercourse. Oral sex is becoming more accepted among children. In general, children do not think of oral sex as "sex." They think of oral sex as a safe way to enjoy some of the benefits of …