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… damage heart muscle and heart valves. Not all people who have rheumatic fever develop rheumatic heart disease. This … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most travel vaccines are not covered by the … to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. It is …
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… caregiver. Not being able to do certain everyday tasks on your own is not always a sign of a problem. For example, if you have never been able to balance your checkbook, not being …
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… of removal will differ depending on the experience of your doctor and the type of cancer you have. Advantages and disadvantages of common treatments …
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… Overview The purpose of physiotherapy is to decrease your pain and help you slowly return to your normal activities. It may reduce … Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Physiotherapy Current as of: February …
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… Hospital infections can be very serious, especially if you're already weak from whatever illness or problem put you in the hospital in the first place. An infection can add … and other surfaces. Limit visitors. The more visitors you have, the more germs will be brought into your room. …
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… Experiment with these heat and cold techniques until you find what helps you most. Apply heat 2 or 3 times a day for 20 to 30 … Paraffin wax is a form of moist heat that may help if you have pain and stiffness in your hands or feet. It is …
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… Document English On this page: Introduction What is vaping? Youth and vaping Laws and regulations on the use of vapour … risks to users through exposure to vapour/aerosols. Even if you do not use the products, you can be exposed through … illness A growing number of people in North America have developed a severe form of lung distress from vaping. …
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… with cool water . Fill a sink or dishpan with water. Put your face in the water, then open and close your eyelids to force water to all parts of your eye. You … cover the eye with a sterile bandage or cloth. If you don't have a sterile one, use a clean bandage or cloth. Do not use …
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… is a tool that delivers liquid medicine as a fine mist. You breathe in the medicine through a mouthpiece or face mask. This sends the medicine directly to your airways and lungs. You breathe in the medicine for a … and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you have asthma, it can be used with daily controller medicines …
