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*Radiation Short Term Side Effects ... . This causes side effects. Some common short-term side effects of radiation can include skin redness ... radiation therapy is over. Here's what you need to know. Radiation Therapy: Managing Short

extended period of time, they need long-term care. Understanding Long-Term Care for Older ... of time, they need long-term care. Long-term care consists of different types of services ... long-term care;understanding long-term care;long-term care types;long-term care available;custodial care;skilled care

home for recovery before you go to the hospital. If your trip to the hospital was sudden or ... sure your living area includes access to a telephone within reach at all times. Tripping or falling ... bathtub;fall prevention;falling;handrails;home;house;lifting;light;pets;riser;rug;safe;showering;stairs;toilet;treads;trip;urinal;WN01815_eng

your insurance policy doesn't cover you abroad, you may want to get a short-term health insurance ... policy that does. There are short-term policies designed to cover travel. For more information

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. You may also be started on oxygen at home for a short-term or long-term period. To prevent lung ... Long-term Control You may need several types of medicine to manage your COPD symptoms. These medicines ... COPD;COPD medications;inhaled bronchodilators;corticosteroids;inhaler;nebulizer;long-term control ... mediations;short-acting medications;shortness of breath;airways;beta 2-agonist;anticholinergics;methylxanthines;dm522

*Slips Trips Falls Prevention ... Accidents involving slips, trips, or falls happen every day. They can cause injuries, pain ... slips, trips, and falls can help prevent them. The Science of Slips, Trips, and Falls Accidents ... 85649;The science of slips, trips, and falls;slips, trips, and falls

every now and then. In fact, insomnia is the most common sleep problem in the U.S. This short-term ... , and increased errors and accidents. Treatment Short-term insomnia often goes away on its own. In

Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs. It is the most common long-term disease of children ... long-term disease of children. Test your knowledge of daily life with asthma. 1. What are the

to your heart. Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis Healthcare providers use the term venous ... ). They use the term VTE because the 2 conditions are very closely related. And because how to prevent

*Preventing Trips at Work ... To prevent trips on the job, watch for hazards, don't take shortcuts, and keep work areas ... well-lit and clean. Preventing Trips on the Job Trips are usually caused by taking shortcuts ... 85653;Preventing trips on the job;workplace safety

. Your Asthma Action Plan should be updated every year and when your treatment changes. Long-term ... different long-term control medicines. These medicines help reduce swelling of the airways. Or they

trip Inherited blood clotting disorders A central venous catheter Older age Smoking ... arterial thrombosis  Lack of movement, such as after surgery or on a long trip Older age

-hour trip by car with several stops may turn out to be shorter and less stressful than a 2-hour plane ... trip with long waits and luggage delays.  Is it OK to travel while pregnant? Modern

long-term complications of diabetes. Long-Term Complications and A1c Value Along with the home blood ... a better chance of delaying or preventing the long-term complications of diabetes like eye disease ... a1c;activity;amputation;blood glucose;eye;heart;kidneys;long term goals;medications;monitor;nerves;neuropathy;percent;plan;sugars;test;WN01601_eng

Detailed checklist for travelers to ensure a safe and healthy trip Traveler's Checklist Before ... you travel, this checklist will help you get ready for a safe and healthy trip: Schedule an

as planters, hoses, and lawn decorations so your visitors don't trip on them. Keep pets inside ... , and even tree stumps can cause them to trip. And they should never enter a house, unless they are

you at first. Try to limit any trips out to 1 hour for the first week you are home. You can ... by your surgeon, you will need to have someone drive you for trips out of the house. If you need

Understanding Short Bowel Syndrome in Children ... people with severe short bowel syndrome will need long-term parenteral nutrition. This can ... . Short bowel syndrome can cause problems. These are more likely in children who need long-term ... Short Bowel Syndrome;116

While You Travel Preventing illness or injury is a big part of making your trip relaxing and ... trip. Take extra prescriptions for medicines and eyewear, in case you need to have them filled while