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… What is tooth decay? Tooth decay is damage that occurs when germs (bacteria) in your mouth make acids that eat away at a tooth. It can lead … you prevent it? You can prevent most tooth decay with these tips: Take good care of your teeth. Brush your teeth twice a …
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… I Have a Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … and the uterus (hysterectomy) usually relieves pain. When your menstrual periods stop at around age 50 … It's one reason why some doctors remove only one ovary when treating a younger woman. If you have your ovaries …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … many safety tests before they are ever given to people. When a new vaccine is ready to be tested in people, it is … the vaccine because of safety concerns, this is specified when the vaccine is approved. After a vaccine has been …
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… This can change the activity in that area of the brain. You may need two surgeries to implant the devices that … DBS is used to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease when they can't be controlled by medicines. But it can also … symptoms of Parkinson's disease , especially tremor, when they can't be controlled with medicine. It's the …
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… and shortness of breath that can occur when you climb quickly to high altitudes (generally above 10,000 feet/3,048 … You may need to continue taking this medication while staying at the high altitude to control your symptoms. If … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or …
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… Basics What is breast engorgement? Breast engorgement means your breasts are painfully overfull of milk. This usually occurs when a mother makes more milk than her baby uses. Your … baby to breastfeed. What causes it? Engorgement may happen: When your milk first comes in, during the first few days …
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… sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called … into your lungs. You may or may not taste/feel the drug when you inhale. Either is normal. Do not breathe out … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as milk proteins), which can cause …
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… Anxiety is a general feeling of tenseness or uneasiness. You may feel generally anxious (called free-floating … from feeling insecure. But don't make major life decisions when you are anxious or worried. Accept help. Let other … from feeling insecure. But don't make major life decisions when you are anxious or worried. Accept help. Let other …
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… neck to move suddenly or beyond its normal range. It occurs when the head is suddenly forced backward or forward and is … commonly, it might happen in a fall, a sports injury, or if you are roughly shaken. The motion causes stretching or … are best. How can you prevent it? To help prevent whiplash when you drive, always wear your seat belt and adjust your …
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… method of chlorination due to their inability to quickly respond to fluctuating chlorine demands. To ensure … the manufacturer’s recommendations. Take appropriate action whenever pool test results are outside of the recommended … pool and hot tub service provider. For health and safety tips, please visit HealthLinkBC File #27a Residential hot …
