Q: Go ahead and preheat your oven so that it can heat up while you're preparing the kale chips. Spray the baking tray thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside. You may want to grease 2 baking trays to ensure you'll be able to scatter all of the kale out in a single layer. You don't want the leaves to overlap or touch at all. Place the baking sheet into your oven and close the door. Let the kale chips bake until the edges are crispy and brown. Keep your eye on them, since they can burn easily.
A: Preheat the oven to 350F (177C) and grease a baking tray. Bake the kale chips for 12-15 minutes until they get crispy.

Q: To order contacts, you'll need to get examined by an optometrist and get a prescription. You can either schedule an exam for contacts only or one to be fitted for glasses as well. At the end of your fitting, an optometrist will give you your prescription with all of the information that you'll need for refills. Your doctor will provide you with a paper copy of your prescription and they may give you a digital one as well. Be aware that a doctor can't require that you buy contacts from them directly in exchange for a prescription. After you've received your contacts, you can find your prescription information by looking on the side of each contact box. This can really come in handy if you accidentally lose your paper prescription. Once you receive your prescription, look over it to make sure that it includes your name, the date of the exam, and the contact information for your optometrist. You should also see information on the manufacturer, base curve, power, and material of your lenses. Each state or legal jurisdiction determines how long a contacts prescription is valid. Usually, your prescription will last for at least a year, although it may be longer. Make sure you order enough contacts to carry you from one examination to the next. Make an appointment with your optometrist each year to get a fresh prescription and to check the condition of your eyes. This will make it possible for your doctor to track any changes in your prescription. Consistent appointments will also help you to guard against any eye diseases or degeneration.
A: Make an appointment with your optometrist. Get a copy of your contact lens prescription. Check that all of the required information is on the prescription. Use your prescription before it expires. Get an eye exam every year.

Q: Although increased feelings of congestion are typical in the first few weeks after you stop smoking, be aware that any smoking habit increases your risk of "smoker's lung", a catch-all term for chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which are associated with a reduction of airflow due to lung damage. Both conditions are associated with coughing and feelings of breathlessness. Individuals with smoker's lung experience a combination of symptoms similar to having chronic bronchitis and emphysema. These include chronic coughing, breathlessness, and mucus in your lungs. Although treatment for these two conditions may be minor, it's important to talk to your doctor after quitting smoking about your likelihood of contracting either of these conditions. Your doctor may recommend a chest X-ray or a CT scan to exclude other possibilities. A lung function test or a blood test may also be necessary to determine other contributors to your condition. You should also wear a mask when you are working with strong fumes like paint or household cleaners with strong fumes. If possible, stay indoors on high air pollution days. Stay away from wood stoves and kerosene heaters, which also can emit irritating fumes or smoke. If cold air aggravates your cough, wear a face mask before you go outside, particularly during the winter. It's important to keep your lungs and cardiovascular system in good working order. Your body already begins the repair process as soon as you quit smoking. The more you exercise, particularly after you quit smoking, the more you will help your lungs gain back the capacity they lost while you were smoking. A study examining the effects of quitting smoking found some physical improvements after just a week. Eleven young men who smoked about a pack a day for three and a half years were subjected to several tests while on a stationary bike before quitting, and then a week later. The study showed considerably increase in oxygen concentration in the lungs and an extension of exercise time. Having a humidifier or vaporizer in your bedroom while you sleep can help you keep hydrated at night and will also help to loosen mucus. Keep the filter clean and the humidifier will minimize the amount of congestion-causing dust in the air. Keep the vaporizer and humidifier clean. Every two to three days, clean the filter using a mixture of bleach and water (two tablespoons of bleach per one quart of water). Run the machine until dry (approximately 40 minutes) in a well-ventilated area, away from your bedroom.
A: Ask your doctor about treatment for "smoker's lung". Avoid any exposure to cigarette or cigar smoke. Exercise on a regular basis. Buy a humidifier or vaporizer.

Q: Swelling is one of the primary signs of a sprained finger. If your finger was bent uncomfortably far to one side or the other, the ligaments connected to the finger's bones may be stretched or torn. The tendons will swell on the side opposite the way in which the finger was bent. So, if your finger was forced too far to the left, look for swelling on the right side of the finger. Notice if the soft underside of your finger seems puffier than usual. If so, this is a sign that the finger has been sprained and that the ligaments near the base of your finger have been stretched or torn. If you're not sure whether or not the finger is swollen, compare it with the corresponding finger on your other hand. Along with swelling, the most notable sign of a sprained finger is red discoloration. Inspect the sides and bottom of your finger. If the finger is more red than the surrounding fingers, it's likely sprained. The degree of redness will vary with the severity of the sprain. So, if your finger is lightly sprained, the skin covering the sprained tendon may be slightly pink. If the sprain is severe, a large portion of the finger may be notably bright red.
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Look for swelling on the sides of your finger if it was bent sideways. Inspect the bottom of your finger if the finger was bent backwards. See if parts of your finger have turned a shade of red.