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… cause scar tissue near the spinal cord. It can cause nerve roots to stick together and not work as they should. … cause scar tissue near the spinal cord. It can cause nerve roots to stick together and not work as they should. …
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… below it, sometimes pressing on the spinal cord or a nerve root . This slipping is called spondylolisthesis . It can … below it, sometimes pressing on the spinal cord or a nerve root . This slipping is called spondylolisthesis . It can …
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… brush your teeth, tongue, roof of your mouth, and gums at least two times a day. Rinse your mouth with mouthwash. Drink liquids, chew sugar-free gum or mints, or suck on sour candies. Use plastic utensils … brush your teeth, tongue, roof of your mouth, and gums at least two times a day. Rinse your mouth with …
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… with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs known as …
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… lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease. Most of those who have PCOS grow many small cysts … permanently removed by electric current applied to the hair root. Depilatories. These are chemical hair removal products … applied to the skin. Waxing. This pulls the hair out by the root. Shaving. Tweezing. Bleaching. Hair removal methods …
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… your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and emphysema Improve your … of the methods below: NRT, such as the nicotine patch or gum Prescription medications that can help reduce cravings … symptoms less intense. NRT products, such as the patch or gum are non-prescription medications that contain nicotine. …
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… won't work if you swallow it. For between-cheek-and-gum (buccal) tablets, place the tablet between your cheek and gum. Leave it there until it dissolves. If you accidentally … nitrate medicine. Coronary Artery Disease Heart Attack and Unstable Angina Current as …
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… of the injury to increase the chances of saving the tooth. Root canal treatment or a restoration may be needed. A … of the injury to increase the chances of saving the tooth. Root canal treatment or a restoration may be needed. A …
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… People with asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are at greater risk. Young children and older … body. Particles can worsen existing heart and respiratory diseases, including emphysema and bronchitis. Children who … you have medical conditions, such as asthma, COPD or heart disease, follow a management plan developed with your health …
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… at Home Oxygen Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Current as of: November 14, 2022 … at Home Oxygen Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Current as of: November 14, 2022 …