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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also start … medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also start …

Digestive conditions

… (IBS), reflux and constipation. Learn about healthy eating advice for these and other digestive … swallowing difficulties. Find tips for making meals safe, easy, and enjoyable: Difficulty …

Mouth Problems Non-Injury

… many mouth problems. Your chances of having oral cancer are higher if you smoke, use … many mouth problems. Your chances of having oral cancer are higher if you smoke, use …

Facial Problems Non-Injury

… It may be getting hard to breathe with activity (mild difficulty breathing), or you … in full sentences. It's hard to breathe with activity. Mild trouble breathing means: You … emergency care. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services now. Sometimes people don't want to …

Neck Problems and Injuries

… emergency care. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services now. Sometimes people don't want to … emergency care. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services now. Do not move the person unless … emergency care. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services now. After you call 9-1-1 , the …

Back Problems and Injuries

… other parts of the body (referred pain). Many health problems that can cause back pain have … type of injury, and how bad it is. Your age, health condition, and activities (such as work, sports, or hobbies). Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise …

Shoulder Problems and Injuries

… How long ago the injury occurred. Your age, health condition, and activities, such as … body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . … tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as …

Respiratory Problems Age 12 and Older

… (sputum) from the lungs. Fever. It may be high with some infections such as pneumonia. … Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on … But be sure to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: …

Confusion Memory Loss and Altered Alertness

… It may be getting hard to breathe with activity (mild difficulty breathing), or you … in full sentences. It's hard to breathe with activity. Mild trouble breathing means: You … emergency care. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services now. Sometimes people don't want to …

Hyperventilation

… also can occur because of problems caused by asthma or emphysema or after a head injury. … symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood … your breathing and stop hyperventilation . Always try steps to control your breathing or …