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… Quitting Smoking: Should I Use Medicine? Decision Point You may want to have a … you can talk to your doctor about them. Quitting Smoking: Should I Use Medicine? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your …
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… Congenital Heart Disease: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview Caring for Your Child at Home … your child have a good quality of life. It may be hard to get your child to eat enough. There can be many different … do I give another dose? If a dose of medicine is missed, should I give an extra or a double dose? How soon after …
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… How to Get Up Safely After a Fall On this page: Overview Related … your head in the direction you want to roll, move your shoulder and arm, then hip and leg in the same direction. … forward, and place it flat on the floor. Your other leg should be bent with the knee on the floor. Rise slowly, turn …
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… Substance Use: Helping Someone Get Treatment On this page: Overview … But you can talk to the person and encourage them to get treatment. Here are some ideas that may help. Choose a … Tell the person what will happen if they refuse to get help, and be prepared to act. Stress that you aren't …
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… Asthma's Impact on Your Child's Life On this page: Overview … is a challenging condition. It can affect all areas of your child's life. Many children who have asthma miss school days. When this …
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… Diabetes in Children: Checking Blood Sugar in a Child Actionset Overview … know when your child's blood sugar level is outside the target range. Checking your child's blood sugar helps you treat … Your child's doctor will tell you how often and when you should test your child's blood sugar. Be sure to keep a …
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… Starting Antidepressants: How to Care for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview If … for serious side effects. These don't happen often, but you should be aware of them. Watch for: Chest pain or the heart … safely. Let the doctor know if your child's symptoms aren't getting better. Your child may need a different dose. Or …
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… Bullying: Building a Child's Self-Esteem On this page: Overview Overview Children who are socially withdrawn, shy, and appear to lack … self-esteem are more likely than other children to be targets for bullying . Children who appear confident and strong …
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… Mobility Problems: Getting In and Out of a Car Safely On this page: Overview Overview How to get in and out of a car If you have problems with mobility or balance, getting into a car may be difficult. It's easiest and safest …
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Getting Help During a Mental Health Crisis On this page: … you having? Are they like the ones you had before? Are they getting worse? Is there a chance that you could hurt … coping strategies helped you? Could you use them this time? Get the help you need. Don't be afraid or ashamed to reach …