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 Self care for the most common symptoms |
| Your child wakens you at 2am with a barking cough - what do you do? The A.D.A.M. Family Health Guide covers all of the health problems you and your family are most likely to experience -- allergies, headaches, back pain, heartburn, breathing problems, and many, many more. |
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| When to contact a medical professional |
| Does chest pain always mean a heart attack? It's important to know when you can treat a condition at home, but it's just as important to know exactly when to see a care provider. Each article has a section on specific signs or symptoms that indicate when you should see your doctor and how urgent the problem is. |
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| Step-by-step instructions for first aid |
| Injuries happen at home all the time -- are you prepared? What should you do in case of a dislocated bone, shock, broken tooth, or an eye emergency? Consult our simple, easy-to-follow steps for the proper action you need to take. |
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| Central image gallery of human anatomy |
| When you are learning about health or researching a medical problem, it helps to understand your body. The A.D.A.M. Family Health Guide has 24 pages of beautifully illustrated, professional anatomy reference. |
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| Over 400 engaging, full-color illustrations |
| Filled with images of specific injuries, symptoms, diseases, and other topics. In fact, there are over 400 color images - much more than other comparable health guides. |
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| Guidelines for healthier living |
| It's good to know what to do when you are sick. But, it's even better to prevent getting sick in the first place! Arm yourself with advice on how to eat healthfully, lose weight, prevent osteoporosis, and make sure children are getting proper dental care. From child car seat installation to the safety of herbs and supplements, we give you information on how to live safely, healthily, and happily. |
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| Helpful charts, diagrams, and checklists |
| The book provides essential tools to track and manage your health. You can consult child growth charts with your doctor, make a record of your family's medical history, and consult screening recommendations for both men and women. |
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| And more! |
| Other topics include how to manage diabetes and other chronic conditions, storing medicine safely, understanding birth control options, critical items to put in a home first aid kit, tips for preventing falls in the elderly, when NOT to use antibiotics, and more! The book is packed with tips and concrete, reliable explanations. You'll feel better having this resource at your fingertips. |
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