anand-s/m_qalm huggingface dataset:
Question: How can I keep pollens out to help prevent pollen allergies?
Answer: Instead of opening the windows in your car or at home, run your air conditioner with an HEPA filter to remove pollen from the air. Don't hang your laundry on a line to dry or it will pick up pollen; use the dryer. If you've spent time outside, change your clothing, shower, and wash your hair before you get into bed. If you don't, you'll transfer pollen to your pillow and blankets and breathe it in all night. If you let your pet spend time outside, don't allow it into your bedroom.
Question: How do I stop pollen allergy symptoms from appearing?
Answer: Take medicine. When pollen counts are high, take your medication before you notice symptoms to stop them before they start.
Question: What is the first thing to do when treating pollen allergies?
Answer: When this happens, you can have symptoms like: Itchy throat Red, itchy, watery eyes Runny or stuffy nose Sneezing Wheezing or coughing Your doctor may first want to confirm that you have an allergy. An allergist can give you a skin-prick test to see what's causing your problem.
Question: How can I protect myself from pollen when I'm outside?
Answer: Create a pollen buffer outside. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes and a hat to keep pollen off your hair.
Question: How does checking the weather help in treating pollen allergies?
Answer: Pollen counts are higher when it's warm, dry, and windy and lower when it's cool, rainy, and wet. If you know it's going to be a high-pollen day, stay inside as much as you can. The yard work can wait.
Question: How can over-the-counter (OTC) drugs help treat pollen allergies?
Answer: Some prescribed meds block chemicals other than histamine that can trigger allergies. Allergy shots. If you don't, you'll transfer pollen to your pillow and blankets and breathe it in all night.
Question: What are the signs of dehydration in my baby that will indicate diarrhea?
Answer: Call your baby's doctor if you notice these signs of dehydration in your infant: Peeing less often (fewer wet diapers) Acting fussy or irritable Dry mouth No tears when he cries Unusual drowsiness or sluggishness Sunken soft spot on the top of the baby's head Skin that isn't as elastic as usual (doesn't spring back when you gently pinch and release it) Also, call the doctor if your baby has diarrhea and is less than 6 months old or has these symptoms: Fever of 102 degrees or higher Belly pain Blood or pus in his poop, or poop that's black, white, or red Sluggishness Vomiting Doctors usually don't recommend over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medicines for children.
Question: What are my doctor's recommendations for treating my baby's diarrhea?
Answer: Call your baby's doctor if you notice these signs of dehydration in your infant: Peeing less often (fewer wet diapers) Acting fussy or irritable Dry mouth No tears when he cries Unusual drowsiness or sluggishness Sunken soft spot on the top of the baby's head Skin that isn't as elastic as usual (doesn't spring back when you gently pinch and release it) Also, call the doctor if your baby has diarrhea and is less than 6 months old or has these symptoms: Fever of 102 degrees or higher Belly pain Blood or pus in his poop, or poop that's black, white, or red Sluggishness Vomiting Doctors usually don't recommend over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medicines for children. But your doc might prescribe an antibiotic for a bacterial infection or an anti-parasitic drug for a parasite infection. Babies with severe diarrhea who get dehydrated will need to go to a hospital to get fluids through an IV in their veins. The doctor might recommend that you give your baby an oral rehydration solution. These products, which you can buy at the supermarket or drug store, have fluids and electrolytes and can prevent or treat dehydration. If your child eats solid foods, the doctor might recommend switching to bland, starchy foods like strained bananas, applesauce, and rice cereal until the diarrhea stops. Mothers who are breastfeeding might need to adjust their own diet to avoid any foods that could trigger diarrhea in their babies.
Question: How can I tell if my baby has diarrhea from its poop?
Answer: The poop is normally much softer than an adult's, and it's not uncommon for it to be even softer than usual sometimes. But if it suddenly gets much looser or more watery, and happens more often and in large amounts, it may be diarrhea.
Question: What are common causes of diarrhea in babies?
Answer: A lot of things can cause the problem, including: An infection with a virus, bacteria, or parasite. Babies can pick up these germs through contact with unclean food or water or when they touch germy surfaces and then put their hands into their mouths. A food allergy or sensitivity to medicines Drinking too much fruit juice Poisoning Diarrhea makes the body lose too much water and minerals called electrolytes.
Question: How do I prevent my baby's diarrhea from infecting anyone?
Answer: Babies with diarrhea should avoid eating anything that can make it worse, including: â¢ Greasy foods â¢ Foods that are high in fiber â¢ Dairy products such as milk and cheese â¢ Sweets such as cake, cookies, and soda Diarrhea that's caused by a viral or bacterial infection is very contagious. Wash your hands with warm water and soap every time you change your baby's diaper to prevent the infection from spreading. Keep the diaper-changing area clean and disinfected. Keep your child home from day care until he is completely recovered.
Question: What happens when a baby has diarrhea?
Answer: A food allergy or sensitivity to medicines Drinking too much fruit juice Poisoning Diarrhea makes the body lose too much water and minerals called electrolytes. That leads to dehydration. Babies can get dehydrated very quickly -- within a day or two after diarrhea starts -- and it can be very dangerous, especially in newborns.
Question: What foods should I avoid feeding to my baby who has diarrhea?
Answer: Babies with diarrhea should avoid eating anything that can make it worse, including: â¢ Greasy foods â¢ Foods that are high in fiber â¢ Dairy products such as milk and cheese â¢ Sweets such as cake, cookies, and soda Diarrhea that's caused by a viral or bacterial infection is very contagious.
Question: What symptoms should I watch out with my baby who is less than 6 months old and has diarrhea?
Answer: A food allergy or sensitivity to medicines Drinking too much fruit juice Poisoning Diarrhea makes the body lose too much water and minerals called electrolytes. Call your baby's doctor if you notice these signs of dehydration in your infant: Peeing less often (fewer wet diapers) Acting fussy or irritable Dry mouth No tears when he cries Unusual drowsiness or sluggishness Sunken soft spot on the top of the baby's head Skin that isn't as elastic as usual (doesn't spring back when you gently pinch and release it) Also, call the doctor if your baby has diarrhea and is less than 6 months old or has these symptoms: Fever of 102 degrees or higher Belly pain Blood or pus in his poop, or poop that's black, white, or red Sluggishness Vomiting Doctors usually don't recommend over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medicines for children.
Question: How often should men do Kegel exercises?
Answer: It may also be easier to contract the muscles for just two or three seconds at first. After a few weeks, increase the time until eventually you're contracting the muscles for a slow five or 10 seconds, and do the exercises standing up.
Question: When should I see results from Kegel exercises?
Answer: If you do Kegels three times a day, you should see better bladder control in three to six weeks -- some men see it even sooner. Try keeping a record of your urine leakage each day to help you notice improvements. If you don't see any change in a month, you may not have located the right muscles for Kegel exercises. Give your doctor or urologist a call.
Question: How can men find their Kegel muscles?
Answer: One of the easiest ways to locate your muscles is during urination. Here's how: Halfway through urination, try to stop or slow down the flow of urine. Don't tense the muscles in your buttocks, legs, or abdomen, and don't hold your breath. When you can slow or stop the flow of urine, you've successfully located these muscles. Some men find these muscles by imagining that they are trying to stop the passage of gas. Squeezing these muscles gives a pulling sensation; these are the right muscles for pelvic exercises. It's important not to contract other muscles.
Question: What are Kegel exercises for men?
Answer: Kegels are exercises that help you zero in on and strengthen muscles below the bladder that help control urination. In men, urinary incontinence can be caused by a weak urinary sphincter that may result from surgery for prostate cancer, an overactive bladder, or a bladder that doesn't contract. Kegel exercises can help you improve -- or in some cases completely regain -- bladder control.
Question: Can men do Kegel exercises?
Answer: Another bonus: Kegel exercises can also help you have more intense orgasms, and improve erections. If you do Kegels three times a day, you should see better bladder control in three to six weeks -- some men see it even sooner. Give your doctor or urologist a call.
Question: How does Acitretin treat psoriasis?
Answer: On its own, it works well to treat pustular psoriasis -- a breakout of sore, red blisters or pus bumps -- and erythrodermic psoriasis in which most of your skin looks very red and peels as if it's burned. This medication can cause serious birth defects even after you stop taking it. Don't take it if you're pregnant or plan to get pregnant within 3 years.
Question: What are systemic drugs?
Answer: If you have moderate to severe psoriasis, your doctor may suggest a systemic drug -- medicine that affects your whole body. They're typically used when the skin condition covers more than 5% to 10% of your body and other treatments haven't worked.
Question: How does Methotrexate treat psoriasis?
Answer: This drug eases symptoms by curbing your immune system and slowing the growth of skin cells. You take it once a week either by mouth or in a shot, and you should notice changes after 4 to 6 weeks. But this drug can have serious side effects. At first, you might have nausea or fatigue, and over time, it can damage your liver and blood cells. Tell your doctor about any other health issues you have. Methotrexate isn't safe for people who have anemia or liver disease. You should also watch how much alcohol you drink. Even one glass a day while you're on it can cause liver problems. You'll need regular blood tests so your doctor can check on your blood cells and liver. You'll need to take it with daily folic acid to reduce side effects. Both men and women should stop taking it if they plan to start a family.
Question: What FDA-approved biologics are used to treat psoriatic arthritis?
Answer: If you have moderate to severe psoriasis, your doctor may suggest a systemic drug -- medicine that affects your whole body.
Question: How often should I take methotrexate to treat severe psoriasis?
Answer: You take it once a week either by mouth or in a shot, and you should notice changes after 4 to 6 weeks.
Question: Are there risks in taking cyclosporine for severe psoriasis?
Answer: It also can lead to kidney problems, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. You shouldn't take it if you have a weak immune system or if you're breastfeeding. You should also avoid it if you're treating your psoriasis with a form of phototherapy called PUVA.
Question: Are there side effects of methotrexate used to treat severe psoriasis?
Answer: But this drug can have serious side effects. At first, you might have nausea or fatigue, and over time, it can damage your liver and blood cells.
Question: Can I take methotrexate if I'm thinking about starting a family?
Answer: Both men and women should stop taking it if they plan to start a family.
Question: How does Apremilast treat psoriasis?
Answer: This is a newer drug used just for diseases that cause long-term inflammation, like psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. It shuts down an enzyme in your immune system, and that slows other reactions that lead to inflammation. It comes in pill form.
Question: How does Cyclosporine treat psoriasis?
Answer: Cyclosporine. This drug lowers your immune system. It also slows skin cell growth. It's used only for severe cases of psoriasis when nothing else seems to work. You take it by mouth. While it can help clear psoriasis, cyclosporine's benefits typically end when you stop taking it. It also can lead to kidney problems, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. You shouldn't take it if you have a weak immune system or if you're breastfeeding. You should also avoid it if you're treating your psoriasis with a form of phototherapy called PUVA. Because of the side effects, experts don't recommend taking the drug for more than a year at a time.
Question: Do systemic drugs have side effects in treating moderate to severe psoriasis?
Answer: While systemic treatment can help, many can cause serious side effects. Your doctor will want to keep a close eye on you while you take the medicine.
Question: How does acitretin treat moderate to severe psoriasis?
Answer: These are made from vitamin A and affect the way your skin cells grow and are shed. Most doctors prescribe one called acitretin ( Soriatane). If you have plaque psoriasis -- inflamed, red skin with silvery scales -- a retinoid works best when used with phototherapy. On its own, it works well to treat pustular psoriasis -- a breakout of sore, red blisters or pus bumps -- and erythrodermic psoriasis in which most of your skin looks very red and peels as if it's burned.
Question: How do you take cyclosporine for severe psoriasis?
Answer: You take it by mouth. While it can help clear psoriasis, cyclosporine's benefits typically end when you stop taking it.
Question: When are systemic drugs used to treat psoriasis?
Answer: If you have moderate to severe psoriasis, your doctor may suggest a systemic drug -- medicine that affects your whole body. They're typically used when the skin condition covers more than 5% to 10% of your body and other treatments haven't worked.
Question: Is apremilast used to treat severe psoriasis?
Answer: This is a newer drug used just for diseases that cause long-term inflammation, like psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. It shuts down an enzyme in your immune system, and that slows other reactions that lead to inflammation. It comes in pill form.
Question: How does acitretin treat moderate to severe psoriasis on its own?
Answer: On its own, it works well to treat pustular psoriasis -- a breakout of sore, red blisters or pus bumps -- and erythrodermic psoriasis in which most of your skin looks very red and peels as if it's burned.
Question: How do biologics treat psoriasis?
Answer: But this drug can have serious side effects. They affect specific parts of your immune system that play a role in psoriasis. These include: adalimumab ( Humira), certolizumab ( Cimzia), etanercept ( Enbrel), guselkumab ( Tremfya), tildrakizumab ( Ilumya), infliximab ( Remicade), ixekizumab ( Taltz), risankizumab ( Skyrizi), secukinumab ( Cosentyx), and ustekinumab ( Stelara).
Question: What biologics are now available to treat severe psoriais?
Answer: These are made from vitamin A and affect the way your skin cells grow and are shed. These include: adalimumab ( Humira), certolizumab ( Cimzia), etanercept ( Enbrel), guselkumab ( Tremfya), tildrakizumab ( Ilumya), infliximab ( Remicade), ixekizumab ( Taltz), risankizumab ( Skyrizi), secukinumab ( Cosentyx), and ustekinumab ( Stelara).
Question: Are there risks in taking hydroxyurea for severe psoriasis?
Answer: Don't take it if you're pregnant or plan to get pregnant within 3 years. But this drug can have serious side effects. Even one glass a day while you're on it can cause liver problems. Because your immune system may not work as well as it should while you take these drugs, you may be more likely to get infections or certain diseases.
Question: How does Hydroxyurea treat psoriasis?
Answer: Don't take it if you're pregnant or plan to get pregnant within 3 years. But this drug can have serious side effects. Even one glass a day while you're on it can cause liver problems. Because your immune system may not work as well as it should while you take these drugs, you may be more likely to get infections or certain diseases.
Question: Which drugs that curb the immune system treat psoriasis?
Answer: These are made from vitamin A and affect the way your skin cells grow and are shed. Tell your doctor about any other health issues you have. If your psoriasis is severe or other treatments haven't worked well enough for you, your doctor might recommend one of these drugs.
Question: When is carb counting for type 2 diabetes most useful?
Answer: Anyone can use carb counting. It's most useful for people who take more than one daily injection of insulin, use the insulin pump, or want more flexibility and variety in their food choices.
Question: What are the ingredients for spicy seasoning to replace salt if you have type 2 diabetes?
Answer: Spicy Blend 2 tablespoons dried savory, crumbled 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 2 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon curry powder Saltless Surprise 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon basil 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon powdered lemon rind or dehydrated lemon juice Herb Seasoning 2 tablespoons dried dill weed or basil leaves, crumbled 1 teaspoon celery seed 2 tablespoons onion powder 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crumbled A pinch of freshly ground pepper Spicy Seasoning 1 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon coriander seed (crushed) 1 tablespoon rosemary
Question: How can you figure out how much carbohydrates to have if you have type 2 diabetes?
Answer: If you eat more carbohydrates than your insulin supply can handle, your blood sugar level goes up. If you eat too little, your blood sugar level may fall too low. You can manage these shifts by knowing how to count carbs. One carbohydrate serving equals 15 grams of carbohydrates. A registered dietitian can help you figure out a carbohydrate counting plan that meets your specific needs. For adults, a typical plan includes two to four carb servings at each meal, and one to two as snacks. You can pick almost any food product off the shelf, read the label, and use the information about grams of carbohydrates to fit the food into your type 2 diabetes meal plan.
Question: What foods should you avoid to limit the risk of high blood pressure if you have diabetes?
Answer: Diabetes raises your risk of getting high blood pressure. Too much salt can add to that risk. Your doctor or dietitian may ask you to limit or avoid: Salt and seasoned salt (or salt seasonings) Boxed mixes of potatoes, rice, and pasta Canned meats Canned soups and vegetables with salt Cured or processed foods Ketchup, mustard, salad dressings, other spreads, and canned sauces Packaged soups, gravies, and sauces Pickled foods Processed meats: lunch meat, sausage, bacon, and ham Olives Salty snack foods Monosodium glutamate ( MSG) Soy and steak sauces Use fresh ingredients and foods with no salt added.
Question: What salty items should I avoid if I have diabetes?
Answer: Too much salt can add to that risk. Your doctor or dietitian may ask you to limit or avoid: Salt and seasoned salt (or salt seasonings) Boxed mixes of potatoes, rice, and pasta Canned meats Canned soups and vegetables with salt Cured or processed foods Ketchup, mustard, salad dressings, other spreads, and canned sauces Packaged soups, gravies, and sauces Pickled foods Processed meats: lunch meat, sausage, bacon, and ham Olives Salty snack foods Monosodium glutamate ( MSG) Soy and steak sauces Use fresh ingredients and foods with no salt added.
Question: What is a spicy seasoning recipe substitute for salt?
Answer: Spicy Blend 2 tablespoons dried savory, crumbled 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 2 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon curry powder Saltless Surprise 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon basil 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon powdered lemon rind or dehydrated lemon juice Herb Seasoning 2 tablespoons dried dill weed or basil leaves, crumbled 1 teaspoon celery seed 2 tablespoons onion powder 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crumbled A pinch of freshly ground pepper Spicy Seasoning 1 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon coriander seed (crushed) 1 tablespoon rosemary
Question: Do I need to eat specific carbs if I am on a type 2 diabetes meal plan?
Answer: You can pick almost any food product off the shelf, read the label, and use the information about grams of carbohydrates to fit the food into your type 2 diabetes meal plan.
Question: How is gut bacteria linked to inflammatory bowel diseases?
Answer: Inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis: People with these conditions are believed to have lower levels of certain anti-inflammatory gut bacteria. The exact connection is still unclear. But it's thought that some bacteria may make your body attack your intestines and set the stage for these diseases.
Question: How is gut bacteria linked to arthritis?
Answer: Arthritis: It's thought that people with rheumatoid arthritis may have greater amounts of a bacteria linked to inflammation than people without it.
Question: How is gut bacteria linked to anxiety, depression, and autism?
Answer: Anxiety, depression, and autism: The gut is packed with nerve endings that communicate with the brain. Your doctor may call this connection the âgut-brain axis.â Studies have suggested a link between gut bacteria and disorders of the central nervous system, like anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorder.
Question: What are gut bacteria?
Answer: Research suggests your gut bacteria are tied to your probability of things like diabetes, obesity, depression, and colon cancer. Living inside of your gut are 300 to 500 different kinds of bacteria containing nearly 2 million genes. Paired with other tiny organisms like viruses and fungi, they make what's known as the microbiota, or the microbiome. Like a fingerprint, each person's microbiota is unique: The mix of bacteria in your body is different from everyone else's mix. It's determined partly by your mother's microbiota -- the environment that you're exposed to at birth -- and partly from your diet and lifestyle. The bacteria live throughout your body, but the ones in your gut may have the biggest impact on your well-being. They line your entire digestive system. Most live in your intestines and colon. They affect everything from your metabolism to your mood to your immune system.
Question: How is gut bacteria linked to colon cancer?
Answer: Colon cancer: Studies show that people with it have a different gut microbiota, including higher levels of disease-causing bacteria, than healthy people.
Question: How is gut bacteria linked to diseases?
Answer: Research suggests the gut bacteria in healthy people are different from those with certain diseases. People who are sick may have too little or too much of a certain type. Or they may lack a wide variety of bacteria. It's thought some kinds may protect against ailments, while others may raise the risk.
Question: What does your gut bacteria say about you?
Answer: It turns out our bodies are already loaded with trillions of bacteria. They help digest food and play an important role in your well-being. Research suggests your gut bacteria are tied to your probability of things like diabetes, obesity, depression, and colon cancer. But it's thought that some bacteria may make your body attack your intestines and set the stage for these diseases.