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… Dry Coughs On this page: Overview Overview Dry coughs that … type of cough may be more noticeable when you first turn on your furnace in the fall, because dust and other irritants … frequently, such as the common cold. A doctor can evaluate your symptoms and recommend appropriate treatment. Related …
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… Body Mass Index (BMI) On this page: Overview Overview Your body mass index (BMI) and waist size affect your risk of type 2 diabetes , high blood pressure , high …
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… Warts: Using Salicylic Acid On this page: Overview Overview Salicylic acid to … the instructions that come with the medicine, or follow your doctor's instructions. Salicylic acid may take weeks to … medicine in the morning. Avoid getting salicylic acid on your unaffected skin. Salicylic acid should touch only the …
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… Other Treatment: Questions to Ask the Doctor On this page: Overview Overview Use this form if your doctor recommends a special treatment, such as … a second opinion. Ask whether the treatment is covered by your provincial health plan or private insurance. If it is …
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… First Aid Kit for Travellers On this page: Overview Overview What you pack in your first aid kit will depend on where and how long you … Extra pair of prescription glasses or contacts Talk to your doctor about which of the following medicines to …
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… Sickle Cell Trait On this page: Overview Overview Sickle cell trait … mean that you need to have treatment or make changes in your activities. But in some cases, a person with sickle … Do this especially during intense activities. Increase your level of performance gradually. Stop right away if you …
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… Heart Rhythm Problems: Symptoms On this page: Overview Overview Heart rhythm … Having palpitations means that you are unusually aware of your heartbeat. Some people describe them as: A "fluttering" … Light-headedness. If you have an arrhythmia that causes your heart to beat too fast or too slow, you may feel …
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… Arthritis: Shots for Knee Pain On this page: Overview Overview Shots, or injections, for arthritis … 20 minutes at a time. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. Injecting anything into a joint or tendon has a … shots in a year. Although these problems rarely happen, your doctor may mention them to you before you get a shot …
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… Preventing Flea Bites On this page: Overview Overview Use the following … bites: Treat animals for fleas. Do not let pets sleep on your bed. Vacuum rugs daily. You may need to exterminate the … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Diabetes: How to Give Glucagon On this page: Overview Health Tools Giving the shot Giving the nasal … you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an … Prev Next > slide 2 of 6, Insert the needle., Keeping your fingers off the plunger, hold the syringe like a pencil …
