American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Foot Problems
There are a variety of conditions that can cause pain and discomfort to our feet. Use this chart to help… From warts to bunions, feet can suffer from some painful conditions. Use this chart to find appropriate self-care options…
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Cold and Flu
Follow this chart for information about how to treat the symptoms of a cold or the flu and how to… Follow this chart for information about how to treat the symptoms of a cold or the flu and how to know when to see a…
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Cough
A cough is an annoying symptom that can have many causes. Follow this chart to help identify your problem and… A cough is an annoying symptom that can have many causes. Follow this chart to help identify your problem and find suggestions for self-care…
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Knee Problems
Pain, swelling, stiffness and “water” on the knee are common symptoms. Follow this chart for more information about knee problems,… Pain, swelling, stiffness and "water" on the knee are common symptoms. Follow this chart for more information about knee problems, possible diagnoses and self-care…
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Combat Cold and Flu Season
Cold and flu season usually begins when the weather starts to cool. You can take steps to help protect your… do to protect against getting sick. You may still get the cold and flu, but these can help prevent or lessen symptoms. Self-care Wash your…
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Monitoring Your Blood Sugar Level
If you have diabetes, it’s important to monitor your blood sugar throughout the day. There are 3 tools that can… also called a home blood sugar meter, a glucometer, or a glucose meter. This type of testing is often referred to as self-monitoring of blood…
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
COVID-19 is highly contagious and does not yet have an approved vaccine. Symptoms may include a cough, a fever, and… can be shared if you touch a surface an infected person has touched. Some examples include door handles, elevator buttons and shopping carts. The germs…
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What You Can Do to Change Your Child's Behavior
Take a positive approach to teach your child good behavior… add 5 minutes. The Good Behavior Game (good for teaching a new behavior) Write a short list of good behaviors on a chart and mark the chart with a star each time you see the…
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Weight Issues in Children
Learn how to teach your child healthy habits to prevent weight problems or to help your child lose weight… good role model. If you are eating healthy and exercising, your child will too. Praise your child for their strengths to build self-esteem. For younger children…
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Genital Problems in Women
Vaginal irritation and discharge are common problems for women. Find a possible diagnosis by answering a few simple questions using… Vaginal irritation and discharge are common problems for many women. Follow this chart for help in understanding and self-treating many of these problems…
