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… Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close … prevent the spread of head lice is to encourage children to avoid head-to-head contact. … should not be sent home or kept home from school or daycare because of head lice. If one …
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… the person's doctor recommends. Choose the injection site. slide 1 of 6 < Prev Next > slide 1 of 6, Choose the injection site., Choose a clean injection site on the buttock, upper arm, or …
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… your snoring worse, use decongestants or nasal corticosteroid sprays to help you breathe. Try using devices … as decongestants and nasal corticosteroid sprays. These open the airway, permitting a …
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… or other problems also can block the nasal passages and lead to sinusitis. There … to help fight infection. Steroid nasal spray to reduce inflammation and help you … includes antibiotics, a steroid nasal spray, and other prescription medicines. …
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… Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply … to your doctor about them. Quitting Smoking: Should I Use Medicine? 1 Get the Facts 2 … some side effects, such as problems with sleep or red and itchy skin with the patch. …
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… decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … lining grows, getting ready for a possible pregnancy. If you don't become pregnant during … if you can't take hormones or you have fertility problems because of endometriosis. …
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… a sink filled with hot water. Use saltwater nasal washes to help keep your nasal passages … bacteria. You can buy saline nose drops or sprays at a pharmacy or make your own saline … time. It's been at least 2 weeks. Nasal sprays aren't helping. I'm going to ask my …
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… about them. Menopause: Should I Use Hormone Therapy (HT)? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … Get the facts Your options Use hormone therapy (HT). Don't use HT. Try other … the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Take HT Take HT You take daily pills or …
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… body. If you have athlete's foot, dry your groin area before you dry your feet after … Credits Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice …
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… daily over a long period of time. Your body forms a tolerance to it. If this happens, you … directly to the skin. Examples include some forms of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs … daily over a long period of time. Your body forms a tolerance to it. If this happens, you …
