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Decongestants: OTC Relief for Congestion
Over-the-counter medicine is available to treat congestion (stuffy nose)… don’t need a prescription from your doctor to buy these medicines. But you will have to ask your pharmacist for them. Additional restrictions include: A limit on the amount you can purchase each month Photo identification when purchasing…
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Could Stress Be Causing My Symptoms?
imaging tests (for example, an x-ray, an ultrasound, or a magnetic resonance imaging scan) Consult with a subspecialist, when appropriate In addition to these steps, I try to understand what is going on in the patient's life. It’s helpful to ask whether…
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Newborn Screening Tests
Newborn screenings are important to find and treat certain health issues that aren’t always visible at birth… the screenings occur and how you will get the results. You also should check with them to see if your baby needs additional testing. The first test your…
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Stretching
Stretching is one of the best ways to keep your muscles healthy. Stretching regularly will maintain muscle strength and increase… associated with working out, stretching daily or a few times a week as its own activity can boost muscle and joint health. Adding it to…
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Club Drug Use
Club drugs are common, illegal drugs used at parties, bars, nightclubs, and concerts for the purpose of getting high… use club drugs. Although most club drugs look like prescription medicines, they’re not safe. Club drugs that contain meth are very addictive. These drugs may be…
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Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, means your thyroid gland makes too much hormone. This can cause weight loss, tremors, and… rate, fatigue during normal activities, and withdrawal. Doctors may mistake hyperthyroidism for depression or dementia. People who have Graves’ disease may have additional symptoms. One…
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Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy
Not only is getting a flu shot safe for pregnant women, but it will also help to protect both you… flu while you are pregnant can also be bad for your developing baby. It increases your risk for going into labor early. Additionally, some studies…
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Girls and Puberty
Puberty is a time of changes—both physical and emotional. Helping your daughter understand what’s happening and what to expect is… Puberty is the period or age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction. For girls, it’s a period of change. Understanding…
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Dental Hygiene: How to Care for Your Child's Teeth
Helping your child to develop healthy dental habits now can aid in the prevention of infection, disease, and other teeth… Healthy teeth are important to your child’s overall health. They help your child eat and talk. Strong oral care helps set good dental habits as…
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Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is abuse by a caregiver, parent, spouse, intimate partner, or another member of your family… The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7. You can chat online or call 1-800-799-7233. Domestic violence is abuse by a caregiver, parent, spouse, intimate partner, or another…
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Is Your Child Too Busy?
Overscheduling your child can lead to them feeling tired, stressed and sleep deprived. Limit their schedule to keep your child… Finding a balance between school, activities, and play can mean the difference between a well-adjusted child and a stressed-out one. Finding this balance is…
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Childproofing Your Home
Accidents in the home are among the top causes of childhood injuries and deaths. There are many steps you can… Home accidents in the U.S. are among the top causes of childhood injuries and deaths. Childproofing your home can reduce the risk. Home accidents…
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Food Allergies
A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by your immune system to a food. It is usually treated with antihistamines… What is a food allergy? A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by your immune system to a food. The immune system is the…
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COVID-19 Boosters
COVID-19 booster shots are highly recommended to protect against declining immunity… If you’ve received the full COVID-19 vaccine you may be wondering whether you need or should get a booster shot. The answer is yes. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and American Academy…
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Chronic Headaches Are a Pain
If headache pain is getting in the way of your daily activities, it’s time to see your family doctor… Different types of headaches have different causes and different symptoms. By examining my patients, reviewing their symptoms, and taking time to learn about their lifestyle…
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Peritonsillar Abscess
A peritonsillar abscess is a collection of pus near one of your tonsils. It can be caused by an infection… What is a peritonsillar abscess? A peritonsillar abscess is a collection of pus near one of your tonsils. The tonsils are the oval-shaped areas…
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Mental Health: Keeping Your Emotional Health
Emotional health is an important part of your overall health. People who are emotionally healthy are able to cope with… Emotional health is an important part of your overall health. People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They’re…
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Breast Pain in Women
Breast pain in women can be caused by many factors, most of which are not serious health threats… What is breast pain in women? Breast pain is any level of discomfort or pain in one or both breasts. It’s more common in younger women…
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