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… is used to relieve pain and discomfort from a sore throat/mouth. It is also used to numb the lining of the mouth and throat before certain medical/dental procedures (such as … This numbing helps prevent the urge to close the throat (gag reflex), which might make the procedure more …
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… body aches, a headache, a dry cough, and a sore or dry throat. You will probably feel tired and less hungry than … do a blood test or take a sample of fluid from your nose or throat to find out what type of flu virus you have. How is … in contact with fluids from an infected person's nose or throat. When are you contagious? If you are infected with …
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… include drainage from the nose or down the back of the throat, a reduced sense of smell, ear pain, and tooth pain. … normal drainage of fluid from the sinuses into the nose and throat. If the fluid and mucus can't drain, they build up … include drainage from the nose or down the back of the throat. Leaning forward or moving your head may increase the …
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… Dehydration Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems Sports-Related Dehydration Urinary Problems … Dehydration Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems Sports-Related Dehydration …
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… you do rescue breaths, look for an object in the mouth or throat each time the airway is opened during CPR. If you see … see the object, don't stick your finger down the baby's throat to feel for it. Keep doing CPR until the baby is … you do rescue breaths, look for an object in the mouth or throat each time the airway is opened during CPR. If you see …
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… . Fluids may help thin mucus and soothe an irritated throat. Honey or lemon juice in hot water or tea may help a … Try gargling with warm salt water to help ease a sore throat caused by coughing. Prop up your head with extra … ease a dry cough. Try a cough drop to soothe an irritated throat. Medicine-flavoured cough drops are no better than …
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… the upper respiratory system (nose, mouth, sinuses, and throat) or the lower bronchial tubes and lungs. Upper … respiratory system includes the nose, mouth, sinuses, and throat. When you have an upper respiratory infection, you … that cause you to breathe through your mouth. A sore throat. Laryngitis. Feeling grouchy or restless, having a …
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… Gases (ABG) Test Bilirubin Test Blood Alcohol Test Blood Culture Blood Glucose Test Blood Type Test Body Fluids Tests … Gases (ABG) Test Bilirubin Test Blood Alcohol Test Blood Culture Blood Glucose Test Blood Type Test Body Fluids Tests …
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… the nails. Your doctor may also do tests, such as: Blood cultures. These tests look for bacteria in your bloodstream. … the nails. Your doctor may also do tests, such as: Blood cultures. These tests look for bacteria in your bloodstream. …
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… and caring with a parent or other older adult. In some cultures, there are expectations and assumptions about who …