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… may have hearing loss? You may have hearing loss if you: Find that speech is muffled or unclear Ask people to repeat … what people say Have ringing, hissing or clicking noises in your ear What are the different types of hearing loss? There … problem in the outer or middle part of the ear. This may be due to a wax blockage, punctured eardrum or an ear …
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… but a little behind in another. At routine checkups, your child's doctor will check for milestones. This is to … world gets bigger, you can help your child grow in healthy ways. Here are a few things you can do. Spend time together. … or friend to give you a break if you feel overwhelmed. Find community resources to help you with child care or …
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… is one way to prevent injury or death from burns. Keep your family safe by following these safety tips. Teach … aren't lithium batteries. It may help to schedule a regular date, such as the first day of each month, to check alarms. … and cleaned as needed. Be careful with lit candles. Always monitor their use. Keep them out of children's rooms. …
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… feel anxious or depressed. They may keep you from enjoying your life. A technique called thought-stopping can help you … example of a list, starting with the most stressful: I'm always worried that something bad will happen to my child, … than the last one, and continue thought-stopping. Other ways to stop thoughts You can change how you do …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete … talk with their doctor(s) about the risks and benefits. Pregnancy may affect the amount of this drug in your body, …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete … talk with their doctor(s) about the risks and benefits. Pregnancy may affect the amount of this drug in your body, …
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… like to receive care, and who will make decisions about your care should you not be able to make decisions yourself. … care , which does not try to cure your illness. It looks at ways to make you more comfortable. For example, hospice … plans. What do you and your doctor need to know? If you find out that you have a life-threatening disease or …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete … you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… cancer may include bone pain, weight loss, or swelling in your legs and feet. Sometimes there are no symptoms of … to relieve pain. Pain from cancer and surgery can almost always be controlled. Use pain medicine when you first notice … groups can provide comfort and may be able to help you find counselling or other social support services. Social …
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… On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens Examinations and Tests … or spreading. These medicines may be given in different ways. For example, they may be taken as a pill or injected … trials are research studies that test new treatments to find out how well they work. Your medical team can tell you …