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… You'll need to take steps to safely use electric devices. Some electric devices have a strong electromagnetic field. This field can … include an infection or leads that don't work. Some devices with strong magnetic or electrical fields could stop …
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… Under the armpit (axillary method) In the mouth (oral method) In the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum … and the thermometer could break. Over the forehead (temporal artery method) Non-contact infrared thermometers … measurements than other thermometers (for example, oral and rectal thermometers, well-calibrated tympanic …
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… or by irritation from the jewellery used in the piercing. Oral cancer , which may develop in any part of the oral cavity. Your chances of getting oral cancer are increased if you smoke, use smokeless (spit) …
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… effects that affect the heart. Check how well mechanical devices that are implanted in the heart, such as pacemakers, are working. These devices help to control the heartbeat. Check the health of … effects that affect the heart. Check how well mechanical devices that are implanted in the heart, such as pacemakers, …
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… trouble sleeping because of coughing or having a hard time breathing. Quickly get tired during exercise. Your symptoms … on how well your asthma is controlled. Medicines include: Oral or injected corticosteroids. These medicines may be … beclomethasone, budesonide, fluticasone, and mometasone. Oral or injected corticosteroids (systemic corticosteroids). …
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… Try activities that reduce stress, like meditation, deep breathing, physical activity, and making art. New behaviours … by putting it on your to-do list or calendar. Unplug from devices. Think about taking time to do this each day. Try … Try activities that reduce stress, like meditation, deep breathing, physical activity, and making art. New behaviours …
Medications
… dispose of needles, syringes, auto-injectors, needle-free devices, and unused medication. Inject the medication just … (especially of the face/tongue/throat) dizziness trouble breathing This is not a complete list of possible side … and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 9-1-1 . Otherwise, call a poison control …
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… groin pain Shortness of breath Difficulty sleeping Improved breathing Increased need to pee Braxton Hicks contractions … warm drink Using extra pillows for support Practicing deep breathing and relaxation exercises Listening to relaxing music Improved breathing This may mean you baby has moved down into your …
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… in Children Constipation, Age 11 and Younger Corporal Punishment Cough Symptoms in Children Coughs, Age 11 … and Adenoidectomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring Tonsillitis Tooth Development in Children Tourette … Wearing an Eye Patch Asthma: Taking Charge of Your Asthma Breathing Problems: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose …
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… within 6 months after they stop the mini-pill. Intrauterine devices (IUDs). For both the copper IUD and hormonal IUD, … within 6 months after they stop the mini-pill. Intrauterine devices (IUDs). For both the copper IUD and hormonal IUD, …
