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… Obstructive sleep apnea happens when the airways in your nose, mouth, or throat are … medicines before bedtime, and not smoking. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). This uses a …
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… like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple … chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities? It's important for the entire … Practices for Nutrition, Food service and Dining in Long Term Care Homes at …
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… a problem with your throat or esophagus —the muscular tube that moves food and liquids from … as post-polio syndrome , multiple sclerosis , muscular dystrophy , or Parkinson's disease . … or she may also check your reflexes, muscle strength, and speech. Your doctor may then …
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… Overview Some people have a hard time swallowing medicines. Large pills or capsules … pill that you can try. Related Information Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) Esophageal Spasm Esophagitis Taking …
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… (IBS), reflux and constipation. Learn about healthy eating advice for these and other … Fibre-modified diets If you have a digestive health condition, you may need to change your … amounts in different foods: Fibre and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68h) A low fibre …
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… the central nervous system —the brain and spinal cord. It can cause problems with muscle … called myelin. Without myelin, the brain and spinal cord can't communicate with the nerves … myelin in patches throughout the brain and spinal cord, causing muscle weakness and other …
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… Condition Basics What is Parkinson's disease? Parkinson's disease is a problem with certain nerve cells in the brain that control movement. The disease affects the way you move. It can …
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… Learning Center Learn about ear, nose, and throat health When you have plugged … Tubes Brandt-Daroff Exercise for Vertigo Broken Nose (Nasal Fracture) Cochlear Implants Colds …
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… sclerosis (ALS) is a gradual wasting away of nerve cells (motor neurons) in the brain and … for other causes of your symptoms include: Electromyogram (EMG) , which helps measure how well nerves and …
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… along with taking medicines and having a heart-healthy lifestyle to help prevent a stroke. … carotid artery. These steps help control the conditions that increase your risk of stroke. …
