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Medical tests
… in the pleural space. But too much fluid can build up because of problems such as infection, heart failure, and lung … may be done to help with shortness of breath and pain caused by the fluid buildup. Or you may have it done so the doctor can test the fluid to find the cause of the buildup. Your doctor will put a long, thin needle …
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… pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a severe illness that is caused by a virus called hantavirus. This rare disease was … have the following symptoms: fever sore muscles headaches nausea vomiting shortness of breath If the disease gets worse, … has been found only in wild mice, specifically the deer mouse found across North America. Other rodents, such as house …
Healthy eating
… safety recommendations helps you have a healthy pregnancy. Use the information in this fact sheet to help you choose … (follow directions on bottle) or a bleach solution (5 mL household bleach to 750 mL of water) and rinse with water. … be cooked thoroughly. If a recipe calls for raw eggs, use pasteurized egg products instead. Wash raw vegetables …
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… Your province may have a care plan template that you can use. If not, you can find one at … testing for ketones. And you need to teach the staff how to use these items. Remind the staff that your child needs … give, and how to store it. Your child may get it as a shot, use an insulin pen, or have an insulin pump. Other medicine. …
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… fall asleep. Breathing exercises can help you relax, because they make your body feel like it does when you are … of the best ways to lower stress in the body. This is because when you breathe deeply, it sends a message to your … you were whistling. Feel the hand on your belly go in, and use it to push all the air out. Do this breathing 3 to 10 …
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… syndrome? Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a term used to describe a group of painful conditions. Examples of … may be left with long-lasting pain and disability. What causes it? The cause of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is not well …
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… Toe Broken Tooth or Dental Appliance: First Aid Brown Recluse Spider Bite Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Burns … Needed Dealing With Emergencies Dehydration Dehydration Caused by a Medicine Dehydration: Drinking Enough Fluids … Wounds: How to Stop Bleeding Nail Problems and Injuries Nausea and Vomiting, Age 11 and Younger Nausea and Vomiting, …
Medical tests
… of bone marrow fluid through a needle. Bone marrow biopsy uses a needle to take out a small amount of bone with the … checked under a microscope. The hip bone is the most often used area for these procedures. Aspiration and biopsy are … to find a blood problem or an infection. They also may be used to find out if a cancer has spread to the bone marrow. …
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… on cloudy or overcast days. Too much sun exposure can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, … and reduced vaccine effectiveness. The sun can also cause premature aging and damage to skin. Given outdoor play, … many of us have soaked up more than enough UV rays to cause skin cancer. By protecting children from sunburns and …
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… contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever or blood in stools. … suddenly and usually last 3 to 4 days. The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water contaminated … the bowel movements (stool) of infected people. People who use the bathroom without properly washing their hands after …
