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… previous job or routine. Your trach tube may be sewn or tied to your skin. If you have stitches, the doctor will … previous job or routine. Your trach tube may be sewn or tied to your skin. If you have stitches, the doctor will …
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… to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral Moderate: 38°C … Has the itching interfered with sleeping or normal activities for more than 2 days? Yes Itching has disrupted sleep … any of the following: Skin : hives, swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : …
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… band ligation is a procedure in which the hemorrhoid is tied off at its base with rubber bands, cutting off the … it's done. Some people are able to return to regular activities right away. Others may need to take a few days off from … is normal. Some people are able to return to regular activities right away. Others may need to take a few days off from …
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… to treat your level of pain. Medicines taken by mouth (oral) are usually used first, because they are easier to … given by mouth, such as pills, or as drops placed under the tongue (sublingual). Medicines may be given by injection, … can get more medicine when you need it. This is called patient-controlled anesthesia, or PCA. Many people who have …
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… saliva or an increased stickiness of saliva. Changes in the tongue, making it harder for flavours to reach the taste … disease, Bell's palsy, hepatitis, Sjögren's syndrome, and oral cancer. Mouth Problems, Non-Injury … saliva or an increased stickiness of saliva. Changes in the tongue, making it harder for flavours to reach the taste …
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… or correct crowding in the mouth. Your dentist or an oral surgeon, who specializes in surgeries of the mouth, can … your mouth is numb (frozen), be careful not to bite your tongue or the inside of your cheek or lip. Be safe with … clot and delay healing. Avoid rubbing the area with your tongue or swishing liquid in your mouth. And don't use a …
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… will guide it into your mouth while gently pressing your tongue out of the way. You may be asked to swallow to help … throat usually tastes slightly bitter. It will make your tongue and throat feel numb and swollen. Some people report … will guide it into your mouth while gently pressing your tongue out of the way. You may be asked to swallow to help …
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… with another person that involves the genitals, the mouth (oral) or the rectum (anal). The more partners you have, the … Talk to your partner(s) about preventing STIs before having oral, genital or anal sex. Make sure your partner(s) has … out the condom, making sure that no ejaculate is spilled Tie it in a knot and throw it into the garbage For more …
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… other people. In B.C., there are laws to limit the activities of people with contagious TB disease. These laws are to … away from other people. How should I dispose of masks and tissues after I use them? Your used masks and tissues can be put in the regular garbage. Be sure to wash …
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… and sometimes the adenoids (adenoiditis). Infection of the tissues around the tonsils ( peritonsillar abscess ). … to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral Moderate: 38°C … to 7) : The pain is bad enough to disrupt your normal activities and your sleep, but you can tolerate it for hours or …