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Mouth Sores

… and nose. Impetigo is more common in children than adults. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (Coxsackie virus), in children. … may also occur with a blister-type rash on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Although the mouth sores may … Your chances of getting oral cancer are increased if you smoke, use smokeless (spit) tobacco, or use alcohol …

Hyperventilation

… of breath. It also can lead to numbness or tingling in your hands or feet, anxiety , fainting, and sore chest muscles. … move as much air. Slow your breathing to 1 breath every 5 seconds. Or breathe slowly enough that symptoms gradually go … move as much air. Slow your breathing to 1 breath every 5 seconds. Or breathe slowly enough that symptoms gradually go …

Heart Failure Less Common Symptoms

… fluid leaking into the lungs and the rest of the body. The second table summarizes symptoms that occur because the … flow to the kidneys). Kidneys Feeling cold in arms, legs, hands, and feet May feel cold due to poor circulation Arms, … fluid leaking into the lungs and the rest of the body. The second table summarizes symptoms that occur because the …

Strep Throat

… contact with anyone who has a strep infection. Wash your hands. Wash your hands often when you are around people with colds or viral … the machine. Stop smoking, and avoid breathing others' smoke. Smoke irritates the throat tissues and may make you …

Cystic Fibrosis Helping Your Child Cough Up Mucus

… (front) Clap your child's back or chest with your cupped hand quickly and rhythmically. This loosens the mucus, … the area with thin clothing or a cloth. Bend your hand at the wrist and form a cup . When you clap, you should … hollow "popping" sound. If you hear a slapping sound, your hand is not cupped enough. You may safely clap over the …

High Blood Pressure Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home

… Before you take your blood pressure: Don't drink caffeine, smoke, or exercise for at least 30 minutes before you take … Press the start button. The cuff will inflate. After a few seconds, the cuff will begin to deflate. The numbers on the … Press the start button. The cuff will inflate. After a few seconds, the cuff will begin to deflate. The numbers on the …

Metoprolol - Oral

… blood pressure do not feel sick. To prevent chest pain, a second heart attack, or migraine headaches, it is very … or lying position. This drug may reduce blood flow to your hands and feet, causing them to feel cold. Smoking may … problems (such as a slow heartbeat, sick sinus syndrome, second- or third-degree atrioventricular block) breathing …

Listeriosis

… cheeses, deli meats, produce, and seafood products (e.g., smoked or candied salmon). Listeria can grow in foods that … and other foodborne pathogens by following good food handling practices: Cook raw foods of animal origin well … juice as well as cheese made from unpasteurized milk Wash hands, knives and cutting boards after handling uncooked …

Biophysical Profile BPP Test

… results on a non-stress test. How To Prepare If you smoke, you will be asked to stop smoking for 2 hours before … your belly. This helps the passage of sound waves. A small, hand-held sensor will be pressed against the gel on your … your belly. This helps the passage of sound waves. A small, hand-held sensor will be pressed against the gel on your …

Peripheral Neuropathy

… causing pain and loss of feeling in the feet, legs, and hands. When you have peripheral neuropathy, you may have … Numbness, tightness, and tingling, especially in the legs, hands, and feet. Loss of feeling. Burning, shooting, or stabbing pain in the legs, hands, and feet. Often the pain is worse at night. Weakness …