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Mixing Antibiotics at Home

This Helping Hand™ details steps for how to mix and properly store antibiotics at home.

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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

Social Security Disability is a government program that gives money to people who cannot work because of a medical issue that is expected to last at least one year or result in death.

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Nasal Turbinate Reduction

Prepare for your child's nasal turbinate reduction with this Helping Hand. 

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Splenectomy

This Helping Hand™ talks about what a splenectomy is, why your child may need one, and how to care for a patient who has had one.

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Upper Respiratory Infections (Colds)

The common cold is a respiratory infection caused by a virus (germ). Rhinoviruses are the most common cause. Viruses are spread by breathing in air droplets of the infected person who coughs, sneezes or even laughs less than 6 feet from your child. The virus can also be spread by touching something that the infected person has sneezed, coughed or drooled on.

Vaginal Discharge

This Helping Hand™ addresses vaginal discharge, a common and normal occurrence for women. Typically, normal vaginal discharge is thin, mucus-like, and can be clear, white, or slightly yellow. It usually has no unpleasant odor and does not cause itching or irritation.

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Bronchoscopy (Flexible Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage)

What to expect and how to prepare for your child's flexible bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage  .

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Anorectal Manometry

Anal manometry is a test to see how well the internal and external sphincters of the anus and the pelvic floor are working.

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Medicine: Proper Disposal

Dispose of various medications correctly with help from these instructions.