ACL injury: Exercises to do before treatment 05/16/2008
After an ACL injury, your knee will not be stable, may be painful, and may have a limited range of motion. You may eventually develop osteoarthritis in the knee. If you do exercises to strengthen your thigh muscles (quadriceps and hamstrings) and regain knee motion soon after an ACL injury, you will be better prepared for a rehab program or for surgery with a rehab program. You should start slowly and gradually increase the intensity of the exercises.
ADHD: Helping your child get the most out of school 04/17/2008
Learning as much as you can about ADHD and your child's education rights will help you work with the school system more effectively. Learn about ADHD. Use the Internet to locate national organizations, ask your doctor, or visit your local library or bookstore for information about ADHD. Know your child's symptoms and treatment plan. Talk with your doctor about your child's behaviors that may interfere with learning and about ways to control those behaviors.
ADHD: Helping your child get things done 04/17/2008
Use the following suggestions to model the behavior you want your child to develop. Set family rules. Have as few family rules as possible, and enforce them consistently. Write down your family's rules and the consequences if those rules are broken. Post these rules in an area that will help remind everyone. See an example of a family rules form (What is a PDF document?) . Establish daily routines. An action becomes a habit through continual reminders and repetition.
Alcohol problems: Helping someone get treatment 02/15/2008
Alcohol problems: Helping someone get treatment Alcohol problems: Helping someone get treatment Introduction Helping a person to stop drinking can: Reduce possible health problems and injuries caused by alcohol use. Ease family conflicts or other relationship problems. Reduce legal problems caused by alcohol abuse or dependence.
Alcohol problems: How to stop drinking 02/15/2008
The following are other ideas that can help in your plan to stop using alcohol: Avoid stumbling blocks. Many things can interfere with meeting your goal to cut down on or stop drinking. You might need to choose new friends or a new lifestyle if your current life revolves around alcohol use. To stay focused on your goal and succeed, see ideas to help you stop using alcohol on your own . Attend a self-help group.
Allergies in children: Giving an epinephrine shot to a child 04/05/2007
Immediately call 911 . Tell the operator that you gave your child a shot and more epinephrine needs to be brought in the ambulance. Or if a hospital is close by, take your child to the emergency room. At the hospital, give the doctor or nurse the used injector. It will be checked and then disposed of properly. Your child will need to be observed in the hospital for at least 4 hours to make sure symptoms don't return.
Allergies: Avoiding indoor triggers 08/08/2007
Polluted air does not cause allergies, but it can irritate the nose and lungs. This may make it more likely that you will have symptoms. Avoid tobacco smoke, smoke from wood-burning stoves, and fumes from kerosene heaters. If you have a wood-burning stove, try to use one that is airtight and does not leak smoke into your home. Test Your Knowledge Most of the allergens in your home are found in dust. True This answer is correct. Most of the allergens in your home are found in dust.
Allergies: Avoiding outdoor triggers 08/08/2007
The following steps can help you avoid pollens. These tips can help you even if you don't know what type of pollen you are allergic to. If you do know, you can fine-tune them for that type of pollen. Stay inside when pollen levels are high. Watch local weather reports for pollen counts in your area. In general, the pollen counts are lowest just after sunrise. They then begin to increase and are usually highest at midday and throughout the afternoon. They begin to decrease around sunset.
Allergies: Giving yourself an epinephrine shot 04/05/2007
Allergies: Giving yourself an epinephrine shot Allergies: Giving yourself an epinephrine shot Introduction If you have had a severe allergic reaction in the past, you know how frightening it can be. Symptoms of breathing difficulty, itching, and swelling can come on quickly and become life-threatening. Giving yourself an epinephrine shot can slow down or stop an allergic reaction.
