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… Assess Your Tobacco Use On this page: Overview Overview Whether you want to … a cigarette. I skip meals and smoke cigarettes instead. I use tobacco more when I'm with my friends. I smoke … of your everyday life, you can identify stressors that cause you to smoke. You may find it easier to decide to quit …
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… Ibuprofen Use in Young Children On this page: Overview Related … is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to relieve pain and reduce fever and inflammation . Be … so that you give the right dose. When you give medicine, use the tool that comes with the medicine, such as a dropper …
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… Medicine Use While Breastfeeding On this page: Overview Related … over-the-counter medicines while breastfeeding. That's because some medicines can affect your breast milk. Many medicines are safe to use when you breastfeed. These include: Pain relievers, such …
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… Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … are pregnant, you may have common problems that aren't caused by your pregnancy, like a cold or influenza (flu). Or … fever, or backache. These minor symptoms generally don't cause problems or hurt your baby. In general, doctors say it's …
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… Acetaminophen Use in Young Children On this page: Overview Related … NSAIDs ) such as ibuprofen, but it also is less likely to cause stomach upset and other side effects. Be sure to follow … or a pharmacist's advice about what amount to give. Do not use acetaminophen if your child is allergic to it. …
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… at risk for diseases such as hepatitis and HIV. People who use street drugs after giving birth are usually advised not … in B.C. at 1-800-663-1441, or visit our Mental Health and Substance Use web pages. To find mental health and substance use support services in your area, search the …
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… page: Overview Overview Opioids are used to relieve moderate to severe pain. They may be used … for opioid use disorder is higher if you have a history of substance use disorder. Other things that increase the risk … for opioid use disorder is higher if you have a history of substance use disorder. Other things that increase the risk …
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… often so the bedpan and bed pad can be removed soon after use. Remove the bedpan carefully when the person is … using a disinfectant diluted with water. It may help to use a small sprayer that attaches to the toilet water … or unzip their pants. Offer help if needed. Helping someone use a urinal Ask the person to position the urinal so urine …
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… Overview Cold and heat therapies are treatments that use cold or heat to help with pain, soreness, muscle spasms, … you can do cold and heat therapies. For example, you might use an ice pack for cold therapy or an electric heating pad for heat therapy. Most people like to use cold therapy for the first few days after a procedure or …
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… Information Overview Disposable gloves are gloves that you use one time and then throw away. They can protect your … infection from spreading to you and to the other person. Use gloves whenever you might touch body fluids, such as saliva, blood, urine, or stool. Use a new pair of gloves when you touch areas near a cut …