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… Muscle relaxants are also used to relax the neck and throat and reduce the risk of injury when an endotracheal … Muscle relaxants are also used to relax the neck and throat and reduce the risk of injury when an endotracheal …
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… An injury to the roof of your mouth, the back of your throat, or a tonsil can injure deeper tissues in your head … Have you had rapid swelling of the mouth, tongue, or throat? Yes Rapid swelling of mouth, tongue, or throat No Rapid swelling of mouth, tongue, or throat Did the …
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… may include: Runny nose and sneezing. Red eyes. Sore throat and cough. Headache. Body aches. Colds usually last 1 … may include: Runny nose and sneezing. Red eyes. Sore throat and cough. Headache. Body aches. Colds usually last 1 …
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… large areas that are raw and ooze fluid Do you have a sore throat? Certain illnesses can cause a rash and a sore throat. You may need to be seen sooner if you have both. Yes Sore throat No Sore throat Are there sores or a rash in the …
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… Suck on cough drops or hard candies to soothe a dry or sore throat. Cough drops won't stop your cough, but they may make your throat feel better. Breathe moist air from a humidifier, a … Suck on cough drops or hard candies to soothe a dry or sore throat. Cough drops won't stop your cough, but they may make …
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… the skin or the tissue lining ( mucous membranes ) of the throat, nose, mouth, urethra , rectum, and vagina. In rare … be collected from the vagina, cervix, penis, urethra, eye, throat, or skin. Doctors usually collect a sample from small … the skin or the tissue lining ( mucous membranes ) of the throat, nose, mouth, urethra , rectum, and vagina. In rare …
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… aureus (SA) (commonly known as staph) Group A Streptococcus (GAS) For more information on group A Streptococcus, see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A … bacteria are usually not harmful, and only cause mild nose, throat or skin infections. In some cases, SA infections can …
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… that makes it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat Diabetes, cystic fibrosis or a chronic cerebrospinal … may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health … pneumococcal infection? Pneumococcal infection is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. The bacteria can cause …
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… may include hives, difficulty breathing or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. Should this reaction occur, your … also cause a serious and life-threatening infection in the throat called epiglottitis. A child with this infection may …
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… may injure blood vessels, nerves, and muscles. Also, the throat and lungs can swell rapidly and severely, making … chemical may be poisonous or may cause burning in the throat and esophagus. Keep the following types of items … may injure blood vessels, nerves, and muscles. Also, the throat and lungs can swell rapidly and severely, making …