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… avoid the use of vapes. Is vaping safer than smoking? Vaping is less harmful than smoking … for current smokers who are not ready to quit, switching to vaping until they are ready to quit altogether is a lower-harm option. If you …
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Condition Basics How can you break your nose? You can break your nose during play, sports, fights, and falls. But it may be hard to tell if your nose is broken. Swelling can make your nose look …
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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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… Surgery Overview The nasal septum is the structure between the nostrils that separates the nasal passages. It's made of cartilage and … the cartilage as a complication of previous nasal surgery, from cocaine use, excessive …
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… time it is best to do your saltwater (saline) nasal wash before you use your other nasal medicines. The wash will help your … (saline lavage or irrigation) help keep the nasal passages open by washing out thick or …
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… related to vaping, visit: Cannabis use in British Columbia, HealthLinkBC.ca . Talking with your … Government of British Columbia. The BC Lung Association delivers it online at QuitNow . It …
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… Don't use "baby wipes" that have alcohol or propylene glycol to clean the skin if the person has a … Don't use "baby wipes" that have alcohol or propylene glycol to clean the skin if the …
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… the skin with wet wipes that have alcohol or propylene glycol. These wipes may sting the skin. Remove … the skin with wet wipes that have alcohol or propylene glycol. These wipes may sting the …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the … There are two types of sinus surgery: Endoscopic surgery is the type that is done … surgery could decrease your sense of smell.) Endoscopic surgery improves symptoms for about …
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… may be related to allergies, infections, or nasal polyps. What are the symptoms? Symptoms … acute or chronic sinusitis. A steroid nose spray along with a saline nose wash may … acute or chronic sinusitis. A steroid nose spray along with a saline nose wash may …
