If you have a cosmetic procedure like a rhinoplasty or nose job scheduled, then you will need to speak with your cosmetic surgery specialist about the types of things you will need to do both before and after the surgery. Aftercare is extremely important. You may not know this, but you are expected to see swelling for several months up to an entire year after your nose procedure is completed. If you want to see good results from your procedure as soon as possible, then you should try to reduce swelling as much as you can.
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A family doctor is one that you see for urgent care, preventative care, and short-term medical treatments. If, in the course of conducting some tests, your family doctor discovers something indicative of a major health issue, he or she is required to tell you. Here is how your doctor should deliver bad news, and how you can help him/her with that difficult task.
NOT Over The Phone
Gone are the days when doctors can avoid a face-to-face situation and just call the patient with bad news.
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Chronic pain is a problem shared by a growing number of Americans each year. In fact, according to statistics published by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), pain currently affects one of every four, a number that adds up to slightly more than 76 million members of the population. Chronic pain also has a financial impact because it interferes with the ability to hold permanent employment and is now recognized as the leading cause of long-term disability.
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If you have never thought about purchasing sound plugs, you might not think that they are very effective. However, if you buy the right pair, you might be surprised by how much they can help at blocking out sound. In fact, once you try them out, you might find that there are a few times during the day when you could benefit from them. These are a few situations in which sound plugs can be helpful in your daily routine.
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If you have lost hearing in one or both of your ears, you may be considering buying a hearing aid, but there are a few things you should know before doing this. None of this information should discourage you from getting a hearing aid, but you should know what to expect as you go down this path.
A hearing aid will not completely restore your hearing
Most patients who are fitted with a hearing aid will experience a substantial improvement in their hearing.
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