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… reach. Pieces of food, such as hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn, and candy, are the most … reach. Pieces of food, such as hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn, and candy, are the most …
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… you swallow a pill it may feel like it "got stuck" or didn't go all the way down. This … that something is stuck in your throat. If an object is stuck in your esophagus, your doctor will need to remove it. Most swallowed objects pass through the digestive tract …
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… Overview These tips can help you remove an object from the eye. If you are caring for a … contacts out before you try to remove the object or flush the eye. Check the location. … that has punctured the eye, or an object stuck on the eye after flushing with water. …
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… surface with a wet body part such as your tongue, lip, or wet hand, it could stick. To free a tongue or other body part that's frozen or … getting help. Caring for a torn piece of tongue If a piece of tongue rips or tears off …
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… every night while you sleep. It increases air pressure in your throat to keep your airway open. When you have sleep apnea, this … risk of accidents. Improve your sleep-related quality of life. If you have a bed partner, …
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… them. Be a positive role model – take small bites, chew food well and eat slowly Teach … them. Be a positive role model – take small bites, chew food well and eat slowly Teach …
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… do not try to remove an object from the wound. Seek medical treatment immediately. Do … movement and injury to the eye. If the wound is serious enough because of its … check to see if the object that caused the wound is intact. If part of the object is …
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… objects or forgotten tampons may cause a vaginal infection. Young girls might insert … small toys, or household objects into their vagina. Teens and adult women may forget a … control device. The most common symptoms of a vaginal infection caused by a foreign object …
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… Medical treatment may be needed. Objects with lead Objects that contain lead (such as bullets, buckshot, fishing … toys) also can cause problems if swallowed. Lead poisoning may cause behaviour changes, …
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… will usually pass through the rest of your digestive tract without problems. It will show … Most swallowed objects pass through the digestive tract without any problem within a … irritate, or poke a hole in (puncture) the digestive tract. Has swallowed a poisonous …