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OTC Cough and Cold Medicines and My Child
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. When your young child has a cough or cold, you want to make them feel better. But over-the-counter (OTC) cold medicines are not the answer. Healthcare providers do not recommend giving children…
OTC Medicines and Pregnancy
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are medicines that you can buy without a prescription from your health care provider. Many OTC medicines haven’t been well studied for safety in pregnant people. Talk to your…
OTC Medicines: Know Your Risk and Reduce Them
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are those you can buy at the store. You don’t need a prescription from your healthcare provider. They help you feel better by treating or preventing common health problems…
Otite du baigneur (otite externe)
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à un infirmier ou à une infirmière autorisé·e, 24 heures sur 24. APERÇU Qu’est-ce que l’otite du baigneur? Une otite du baigneur (infection du conduit auditif) est une irritation, un gonflement ou une infection de l’oreille. Elle est souvent…
Ovarian 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 an ovarian cyst? An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in or on the ovary. The ovaries are part of the female reproductive system. They produce eggs and hormones….
Overactive Bladder
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 overactive bladder? Overactive bladder is a condition that causes you to lose control of your bladder without warning. You may have to urinate more often or urgently. Sometimes you…
Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism)
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 hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is known as overactive thyroid. It occurs when your thyroid gland makes and releases too much thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly. It…
Overeating in Children and Teens
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Sometimes it may seem your child or teen eats all the time. It may seem they are eating lots of snacks between meals or overeating at meals. How do you know if…
Pacifiers – Benefits and Risks
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Why do some babies want to suck on a pacifier? Sucking is a natural instinct in babies. Some babies will suck their thumb or fingers, while other babies like to suck on…
Pain Control After Surgery – Pain Medicines
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. People used to think they just had to suffer through pain after surgery. But it’s normal to need medicine to control your pain. Different types of pain medicine are available, and your…
Pain Relievers: Understanding Your OTC Options
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are medicines that you can buy at a store without a prescription from your health care provider. They can decrease or stop pain. They can also lower fevers….
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Painful urination (dysuria) is when you feel pain, discomfort, or burning when you urinate. The discomfort may be felt where urine passes out of the body. It may also be felt inside…
Palpitations cardiaques
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à un infirmier autorisé ou à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. APERÇU Que sont les palpitations cardiaques? Les palpitations cardiaques sont la sensation que le cœur bat fort, s’emballe ou saute des battements (cœur flottant). Il est…
Pancreatic Cancer
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 pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form on your pancreas. Your pancreas is an organ. It is located behind your stomach and in front of…
Pancréatite
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à un infirmier autorisé ou à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. APERÇU Qu’est-ce qu’une pancréatite? La pancréatite est une inflammation (enflure) du pancréas. Le pancréas est une glande près de l’estomac et du foie. Il fabrique des…