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… or peak flow, is how much air you breathe out when you try your hardest. You measure peak flow with a peak flow meter , … a higher number. This means you have a higher peak flow. Your lungs are working well, and your asthma may not be … Test Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Gender identity is your inner sense of being male, female, both, neither, or … is called gender affirmation. There are many ways to affirm your gender. There are medical and non-medical options. … their gender. Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… cancer The urethra—the tube that carries urine from your bladder and through your penis—passes through the middle of the prostate gland . … or Metastatic Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… they do, the best thing you can do is be prepared. Talk to your doctor or take a class to learn how to do rescue … baby's breastbone just below that line. If you are using your thumbs, use your fingers to encircle the baby's chest … child takes. Where can you learn more? Go to https://www.healthwise.net/patientEd Enter Y708 in the search box to …
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… Overview In the treatment of glaucoma , your eye doctor will try to keep your eye pressure ( intraocular pressure, or IOP ) from … Tonometry Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Committing Again to Healthy Eating On this page: Getting Started Related … Information Getting Started It's easy to get off track with your plans for healthy eating. But you can think of healthy … a work in progress. You'll get better each time you refocus your plan. To get back on track, try: Focusing on your
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… There may be times when you want to stop breastfeeding, but your baby shows signs of wanting to continue. If possible, … can't, then try these tips: Offer breast milk pumped from your breast, formula, or whole cow's milk (if your baby is 9 … Weaning Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… do not know who will get it and who will not. Neither your fitness level nor being male or female plays a role in … "thinner" at high altitudes. When you go too high too fast, your body cannot get as much oxygen as it needs. So you need … this. Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… support and guidance can help you be successful. Talk to your doctor, your midwife, or a lactation consultant if you need help. … or More Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If your child's fever is over 40°C (104°F) , contact your doctor. Before you give a sponge bath to a child who … Younger Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …