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… Scoliosis: Should My Child Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … wires, hooks, or screws. Then small pieces of bone are put over the spine. These pieces of bone will grow together, or fuse, with the spine, holding it in the proper position. …
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… Caregiving: Using a Bedside Commode (Toilet) On this page: Overview Overview A bedside commode is a … but is able to get out of bed, it can be a safe way to use the toilet. The doctor may recommend a bedside commode … to the toilet. Encourage the person you're caring for to use the commode on a regular schedule as much as possible. …
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… Medicine or Other Drug Use and Sleep Problems On this page: Overview Overview Many prescription and non-prescription … Cold medicines. Steroid medicines. Non-prescription diet aids. Other substances Other substances that may cause …
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… Asthma: Using an Asthma Action Plan Actionset Overview An asthma action plan is a written plan that tells … This is a good way to know how well your lungs are working. Use an asthma diary to track your peak flow readings, your … action plan will outline the steps to take and medicine to use to treat asthma attacks. Let your doctor know what you …
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… Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy Last updated October 24, 2024 Overview When you are pregnant, or planning to become … but could also include the misuse of prescribed or over the counter drugs. For more information about FASD, the use of …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? Decision Point You may want to … can't show if narrowed places in your arteries will cause a heart attack. Other tests may give you and your doctor … smoking, eating a heart-healthy diet, staying at a healthy weight, and getting regular exercise. You take medicines to …
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… Depression: Should I Stop Taking My Antidepressant? Decision Point You … The best reason to stop taking your antidepressant is because you feel better and you and your doctor believe that you … about how to do it safely. You may need to stop slowly over time. Suddenly stopping some medicines may cause side …
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… Breathing Problems: Using a Dry Powder Inhaler Actionset Overview A dry powder inhaler lets you breathe medicine into … you need to add the medicine to the inhaler each time you use it. Some come with a supply of medicine already in them. … medicine), you might be using a spacer with it. But you should not use a spacer with a dry powder inhaler. Check …
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… Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Have Catheter Ablation? Decision Point You may want … the doctor see where to move the catheters. The catheters use very hot or very cold temperatures to destroy the areas … G, et al. (2021). 2020 ESC guidelines for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation developed in collaboration …
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… Rotator Cuff Problems: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … But surgery can't fully reverse problems that occur over time with wear and tear of the rotator cuff. Whether … the tendons. That's even more true if the tendons are overused or if you do repeated overhead arm movements. This …
