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… Overview Coughing is your body's way of removing … lungs and upper airway passages. Productive coughs are often useful. Don't try to stop a productive cough. Sometimes, though, coughs are severe …
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… Overview Relieving Menstrual Pain Menstrual cramps can … Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Relieving Menstrual Pain Menstrual cramps can …
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Actionset Overview Painful menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) can occur during or just before your period. The cramping can involve your lower belly, back, or thighs. And the pain from these cramps can …
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Overview A rash caused by poison ivy, oak, or sumac may itch and produce blisters. Mild to moderate rash If you get a mild rash, you can take care of it at home. Here are some tips to help with …
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… Condition Basics What is whooping cough? Whooping cough (pertussis) is a disease that causes very severe coughing that may last for months. During …
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… 15c What is pertussis? Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways … spreads easily when an infected person coughs, sneezes or has close contact with … pertussis can spread up to 3 weeks after the cough starts. What are the symptoms? Pertussis …
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… Overview A cough that is more noticeable when your child … is needed to provide relief for this type of cough. A cough during the night that sounds like a …
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… PDF: Document English Introduction Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a serious infection of … sneezing, runny nose, mild fever, and a mild cough. Over the next 2 weeks, the cough gets worse, leading to severe, repeated, …
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… Getting Started A strong cough is important to help clear the lungs of mucus. If you have a weak cough or a lot of mucus, you may need an assisted cough. If you have enough strength and …
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… Getting Started A strong cough is important to help clear the lungs of mucus. If you have a weak cough or a lot of mucus, you may need an assisted cough. In a costophrenic assist, another …