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… C. gattii . Cryptococcus lives on trees and in the soil and releases spores in the air. Infection occurs when the spores …
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… a fan to blow odours and fumes out of your home. Paint can release gases for months after you apply it. Try to use … a fan to blow odours and fumes out of your home. Paint can release gases for months after you apply it. Try to use …
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… of nicotine replacement products: Gum and lozenges slowly release nicotine into your mouth. Patches stick to your skin and slowly release nicotine into your bloodstream. An inhaler has a … Medical Reviewer Andrew Littlefield PhD - Psychology, Behavioral Health Primary Medical Reviewer Donald Sproule MDCM, …
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… 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 …
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… with another person that involves the genitals, the mouth (oral) or the rectum (anal). The more partners you have, the … Talk to your partner(s) about preventing STIs before having oral, genital or anal sex. Make sure your partner(s) has … rubbers. They can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) condoms are made from synthetic …
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… DEET or Icaridin in liquid and cream form, not aerosol Oral rehydration solution (ORS) and water-disinfectant … vomiting; or Does not improve despite the use of an oral rehydration solution (ORS) In some cases, diarrhea may … fluids as soon as diarrhea starts, and consider using an oral rehydration solution (ORS). Continue breast or formula …
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… teeth taken out before they break through the gums. An oral surgeon or dentist can remove wisdom teeth. The … pads as they become soaked with blood. Call your dentist or oral surgeon if you still have bleeding 24 hours after your … during the extraction procedure. All surgeries, including oral surgery, that use general anesthetic have a small risk …
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… painful blisters or other symptoms. Treatment may include: Oral antiviral medicines. These can reduce pain and slightly … itching, and healing time. To prevent recurring cold sores, oral antivirals may also be taken daily. This can be … painful blisters or other symptoms. Treatment may include: Oral antiviral medicines. These can reduce pain and slightly …
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… glands become damaged or blocked, more amylase is usually released into the blood and urine. In the blood, amylase … glands become damaged or blocked, more amylase is usually released into the blood and urine. In the blood, amylase …
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… in body tissues. When red blood cells die, their iron is released and carried by transferrin to the bone marrow and … in body tissues. When red blood cells die, their iron is released and carried by transferrin to the bone marrow and …
