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… Breathing Smoke or Fumes On this page: Overview Overview It is common to … few minutes after breathing in smoke or fumes from a fire. Your breathing should return to normal within a short period of time, about 30 minutes. If your breathing does not return to normal or if your …
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… Blackouts Caused by Alcohol or Drugs On this page: Overview Overview A blackout means … People around you may not notice anything different about your behaviour. You might do the things you normally do, … high, or a seizure . You probably will not remember hurting yourself or having a seizure. If you think you have …
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… Signs of an Eye Infection On this page: Overview Overview Signs of an eye infection may … Fever with no other cause. Blurred or decreased vision. Your eyes may often water or tear. You may notice a small … ). Any signs of infection along with a change in your vision or other symptoms need to be evaluated by a …
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… Hepatitis Panel On this page: A … B type e antigen (HBeAg). Hepatitis C antibodies (HC Ab). Your doctor may order a hepatitis panel if you have symptoms … include fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, yellowing of your eyes or skin ( jaundice ), dark yellow urine, and …
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… Object in the Eye: First Aid On this page: Overview Overview These tips can … who can't hold still, have another adult help you. Wash your hands before touching the eye. Don't rub. Don't rub the … eyes. Remove contacts. If you wear contact lenses, take your contacts out before you try to remove the object or …
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… Medicines and Sun Exposure On this page: Overview Overview Some medicines may cause your skin to sunburn more easily. Medicines used for … this type of reaction. Examples of medicines that may cause your skin to sunburn more easily include: Some antibiotics. …
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… Assistive Devices for People With Disabilities On this page: Overview Overview Assistive devices … be controlled by a mouth switch if you are unable to use your limbs. Examples include: Bathing tools, such as tub or … as button or zipper hooks to help you button and unbutton your clothes, electric toothbrushes, and combs and brushes …
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… Resistance to HIV Medicines On this page: Overview Overview The human … responding to the medicines. There is a change in the way your body absorbs a medicine. There are interactions between … two or more medicines you are taking. You have not taken your medicine as prescribed. Resistance reduces the number …
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… Chronic Pancreatitis: Pain Management On this page: Overview Overview … and in some cases taking enzyme pills to help rest your pancreas. Analgesics. You may be able to help your pain with over-the-counter pain medicines like …
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… Orthotics for Foot Problems On this page: Overview Overview Orthotic shoe … certain problems, such as an unusual-shaped foot, or if your foot rolls toward the arch (pronation). Custom-made … be helpful. Well-made athletic shoes can also help support your feet and cushion your heels. Soft arch supports and …
