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… Sputum Culture On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … How To Prepare Do not use mouthwash before you collect your sputum sample. Some types of mouthwash can kill bacteria and could affect your results. If bronchoscopy will be used to collect your …
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… Kernicterus On this page: … get good at removing bilirubin from the blood. If you feed your baby every 2 to 3 hours, mild jaundice will usually go away on its own after a few days. But if your baby has any signs of jaundice, you and your doctor …
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… Asthma: Symptoms of Difficulty Breathing On this page: Overview Overview When you have … important to know the symptoms of trouble breathing. Follow your asthma action plan to know what to do. When you have trouble breathing, your symptoms may be mild, moderate, or severe. Symptoms of …
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… Sensual Exercises for Erection Problems On this page: Overview Overview Sensual exercises … erection problems (erectile dysfunction). Doing these with your partner may help you relax and focus more on the … some pleasant music, turn off the phone, and concentrate on your partner. Try these steps over the course of several …
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… Safe Hand and Wrist Movements On this page: Overview Overview Try to avoid hand … movements that can cause pain and other symptoms. Keep your wrists straight or only slightly bent. Avoid activities … from typing or other repetitive activities to stretch your hands and wrists. Avoid doing repetitive movements …
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… Hypokalemia On this page: … and a mineral. It helps keep the right mix of fluids in your body. It also helps keep your heart beating normally and your nerves and muscles …
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… Guided Imagery On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Risks … a program of directed thoughts and suggestions that guide your imagination toward a relaxed, focused state. You can … this process. Guided imagery is based on the concept that your body and mind are connected. Using all of your senses, …
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… Schizophrenia: When Hospital Care is Needed On this page: Overview Overview People who have … real and what isn't real. You talk about suicide or hurting yourself or others. You have severe medicine side effects, … . You need special tests. You need to change or adjust your medicines. You have problems with drugs or alcohol. You …
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… Iron Toxicity On this page: … often attract children because they look like candy. If your child is taking iron pills, follow your doctor's instructions on how much to take and for how …
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… Childbirth: Perineal Massage Before Labour On this page: Overview … to stretch and massage the perineum for a few weeks before your due date. Studies show that some people who did regular … rates of episiotomy . footnote 1 Starting at week 34 of your pregnancy, take about 5 minutes to massage your …
