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Bronchiolitis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in infants and young children. It happens when the smallest air passages in the lungs (bronchioles) become inflamed and clogged with mucus….
Breast Pain in Women
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW 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. SYMPTOMS Pain can occur in…
Breast Cyst Aspiration
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a breast cyst? A breast cyst is a fluid-filled sac (like a tiny balloon) inside the breast. Breast cysts are common in women. They might cause a little pain, but…
BRAT Diet – Recovering From an Upset Stomach
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. An upset stomach or diarrhea can leave you feeling miserable. If left untreated, it can lead to exhaustion and dehydration, so it’s important to make sure your body stays nourished. But it…
Body Shape – Apple or Pear
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Most women and men recognize where their bodies tend to store fat. In the “Pear” shape, fat is stored around the hips and thighs. The waist is narrower than the hips. In…
Body piercing
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Body piercing is when a hole is made in your skin or through a part of your body so you can add a piece of jewelry for decoration. The earlobe is the…
Being a Single Parent
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Today’s families come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The “typical” household made up of 2 parents and 2.5 children is no longer typical. You may be raising your children on…
Bartholin’s Gland Cyst
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is the Bartholin’s gland? The Bartholin’s gland is a tiny organ on each of the labia (vaginal lips), near the opening of the vagina. If the vagina were the face…
Infective Endocarditis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is infective endocarditis? Infective endocarditis (also known as bacterial endocarditis) is an infection of the valves and inner lining of the heart (called the endocardium). It happens when bacteria or…
Backpack Safety
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Kids carry a lot in their backpacks: homework, books, lunch, jackets, sports equipment … The list goes on and on. And while your child’s backpack may be big enough to tote all…