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… Overview Mucous cyst ganglions usually occur when … of ganglion is more common in women than men. Mucous cyst ganglions are found at the joint … Because of the risk of infection, a mucous cyst ganglion should not be broken open …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the … Have surgery to treat long-term (chronic) sinusitis. Don't have surgery. Take medicines … to remember Very few people need surgery for sinusitis. Most people can treat the problem …
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… Condition Basics Sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucous … inside the nose and sinuses. Symptoms of sinusitis include pain in the face, a stuffy nose, and drainage from the nose. Sinusitis can be either acute (short-term) or …
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… or adults to put small objects up their noses. These include things like beads, dried … from one of the child's nostrils. The child's nose may also be tender and swollen. Some … popcorn, can swell from the moistness of the nasal tissue. This can make them hard to …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Most adults and older children have several respiratory infections each year. Respiratory problems can be as minor as the common cold or … stuffy nose. It may lead to blocked nasal passages that cause you to breathe through your …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? 1 Get … facts Your options Take antibiotics to treat sinusitis. Don't take antibiotics. Try other … treatment instead. Key points to remember Sinusitis is an infection or inflammation of …
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… Overview You may get nosebleeds during pregnancy. That's because … There are things you can do to help prevent nosebleeds, such as using a humidifier. Follow … care can make a problem worse. Preventing nosebleeds These measures can help prevent …
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… health care provider before using oral decongestants. Try using a medicine that thins … to having allergies. Antihistamines and decongestants may dry out the mucous membranes … health care provider before using oral decongestants. Try using a medicine that thins …
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… Overview What are blood and body fluid precautions? Blood and body fluid precautions are used to prevent … aid when they may be in contact with blood or body fluids. Precautions may include …
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… pill or liquid (oral) or used as nose drops, sprays, or gels. The oral kind provides longer … can cause rebound congestion . It makes your mucous membranes swell up more than before you used …