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… treatment? Pubic lice will not go away without treatment. Treatments for pubic lice … kill the lice. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection … partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs will tell …
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… life you have to make health decisions for yourself and your family. The decisions you … of each option. Your own needs and wants. Always ask why Too much care can be just as bad … that lead to the wrong care. Surgery almost always has risks. And anytime you get care, …
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… Overview A CVAD should be flushed as often as your doctor tells you, to keep it clear of … Current as of: November 30, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory … Current as of: November 30, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory …
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… Children 3 years of age and older: Deep breathing: Have your child focus on blowing … Blow a pinwheel or party blower Why? Deep breathing makes the body relax its stress … It also serves as a distraction. Trying these techniques can turn clinic visits or …
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Actionset Overview Replacing a bad habit with a good habit takes time and patience. It requires several steps, from setting your goals to getting support. One of the important steps is figuring out …
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… several hours after exposure. Do not ignore early symptoms. When a reaction begins, it is … You may need to check with your doctor first if you need to use the cream for a child … child unless you've checked with the doctor first. Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream to help …
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… drink fluids such as juices, clear soups, or oral rehydration fluids for vomiting or … drink fluids such as juices, clear soups, or oral rehydration fluids for vomiting or …
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… out thick or dried mucus and allergens. They can also help the tiny hairs that line the … work better to keep the sinuses healthy. This can help prevent the spread of infection to … not to blow your nose. The saline wash may cause a burning feeling in your nose the first …
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… depression. How your body responds, such as fatigue or trouble sleeping. You can then find … depression. How your body responds, such as fatigue or trouble sleeping. You can then find …
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… in the container to use as irrigation solution. The exact amount depends on the … the tubing to let some of the irrigation solution flow through the tubing and out the … Unclamp the tube and allow the irrigation solution to flow into the stoma slowly for 5 …
