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… is a condition in which a person is extremely anxious about what they will say or do in front of other people. … To diagnose social anxiety disorder, your doctor will ask about your symptoms and past health. The doctor may ask … thinking can change how you feel and help you prevent or control anxiety. Avoid using alcohol and drugs. Some people …
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… only recommended when its result will help inform decisions about your treatment or care. For more information about who needs testing, visit BC Centre for Disease Control: Testing for COVID-19 . Some symptoms could be signs …
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… is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that … pulmonary disorder-COPD) diabetes electroshock therapy personal or family history of glaucoma (angle-closure type) … or trouble breathing, call 9-1-1 . Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local …
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… of life. Elder abuse in any form is wrong. Learn about how to recognize the signs of elder abuse and how to … contact one of the B.C. services below. If you are worried about someone seeing the information you have been looking … on a range of seniors’ services related to health care, personal care, housing, transportation, and income support. …
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… your lungs: Postural drainage Chest and back percussion Controlled coughing Ways to clear your lungs Controlled … bed to decrease nighttime coughing. Do postural drainage about 30 minutes after you use your inhaler. Make sure you … bed to decrease nighttime coughing. Do postural drainage about 30 minutes after you use your inhaler. Make sure you …
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… by a pregnant woman to her baby. If you have concerns about lead exposure, talk to your doctor. A simple blood … oysters, and canned "light" tuna. footnote 1 Think twice about cosmetics. There is not very much research about the … computers, or electric blankets has not been shown to cause birth defects. You can use an electric blanket or water bed …
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… how your breasts look and feel and to talk to your doctor about any changes. How It Is Done The best time to examine … If your breasts are tender because your menstrual period is about to begin, you may feel slight discomfort when you … for tips that can help you do it correctly. When in doubt about a particular lump, check your other breast. If you …
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… growth and development Most children by age 2: Have grown about 38 cm (15 in.) since birth. Gain weight and grow at a steady but slower pace than … Between 12 and 24 months of age, expect your child to gain about 1.5 kg (3 lb) to 2.5 kg (5 lb) , grow an average of …
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… attitudes towards food and eating. Healthy eating is about more than just what we eat. It’s also about how we eat. You and your child have different roles at … Offer your child 3 small meals and 2 to 3 snacks, spaced about 2 to 3 hours apart. Try to serve meals and snacks at …
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… can change a lot in the days, weeks, and months after birth. The stools can come in many different colours and … of food in the stool. Stool colour Many parents worry about stool colour. But most colour changes are caused by … a serious problem. When you notice a colour change, think about what your baby has been eating. Brown, tan, yellow, …