Q: If your child is old enough, ask them to blow their nose into a tissue. Younger children may need you to wipe their nose for them. Point the nozzle slightly away from the center of their nose, pointing the nozzle slightly outwards. Use your finger to close their other nostril. Tell the child to "sniff" in the medicine as you give it. Press down on the nozzle to release the spray into their nose. You may want to warn your child ahead of time what the medicine will feel like. Tell them that they will feel the medicine go in their nose but that it won't hurt them. Move the nozzle to their other nostril. Close the first nostril with your finger. Ask the child to sniff in again as you release another spray. Most children only need 1 spray in each nostril. Ask your child's doctor for the right dosage. Wipe the tip with a tissue or paper towel. Put the cap back on. Store Flonase in a dry, cool place, out of the reach of children and pets. Your child shouldn't use Flonase for longer than 2 months at a time. If their symptoms continue, call their doctor. The doctor may switch their medication or perform a new examination.
A: Wipe your child's nose. Place the nozzle into 1 nostril. Ask your child to breathe in while you spray the nozzle. Repeat the process with the other nostril. Clean the tip when you are finished. Visit the doctor after 2 months of use.

Q: Many people whose bodies are disabled are not held back at the level of the mind, so engaging in courses or programs that stimulate their brain as well as the creative flow of ideas and new learning can be very beneficial. Ask if the person is interested in enrolling in an internet course or a degree (perhaps even one that can be obtained "long-distance" via internet courses, if they are unable to transport themselves to a college or university). These usually range from a more gentle activity such as Tai Chi, water exercises and other kinds of exercises aimed at improving mobility and circulation, to more complex sports and games depending upon the person's abilities and the extent of the disability. It gives a sense of confidence, self-esteem, and happiness to give to others who are in need or less fortunate, and it can also help a disabled person to feel better about their own situation as they realize they still have gifts they can give to others who may be in even more challenging situations than they are. Examples might be volunteer services such as knitting blankets or scarves for the homeless, volunteering as a mentor to other people with disabilities, or finding other services that they can do. There are also companies that specialize in employing the disabled for paid work and will even organize transport. This may be a good option to look into if the person is still interested in working. It is important to recognize not all disabled people are unable to make a career for themselves. A qualified individual such as an accountant, an architect, a phone-based salesperson, etc., can still work from home with the use of a computer, so it is wise to inquire if their employer can find ways to keep their employee active. If the person with the disability is to thrive mentally and emotionally in the long-term, it is important that they find ways to enjoy their life and to feel like they can make a meaningful contribution to the world around them despite their handicap. Brainstorm ideas with your loved one as to how they may regain passion for life and an overall sense of purpose.
A: Inquire if they are interested in taking courses. Offer to introduce the disabled person to health focus type fitness programs or sports groups. Find ways that they can contribute to others. Help the person to see how they can live with meaning and purpose regardless of disability.

Q: If you have sleep paralysis, the area of your brain that detects threats becomes more active and overly sensitive to stimuli. The temporary paralysis is caused by this oversensitivity. To be diagnosed with sleep paralysis, you must be experiencing three of the following primary symptoms: Inability to move: This may feel as if some outside force is causing the paralysis. Feeling fear, dread, or anxiety because of the paralysis Being consciously awake during the paralysis Clear perception of surroundings: You may notice the time, the moonlight coming in through the window, what your partner is wearing and so on. In addition to primary symptoms, you may experience these symptoms: A sense of overwhelming fear and dread A sense of another presence Pressure on the chest Difficulty breathing Laying on your back even if that is not your preferred position Visual, olfactory (smell) or auditory (sound) hallucinations. These may be combined with the sense of another presence. A feeling of impending doom or death Studies estimate that sleep paralysis affects 5 to 40% of the population, affecting men and women of any age group, although most sleep paralysis begins during the teenage years. Risk factors for sleep paralysis include: A family history of sleep paralysis Changing sleep schedules The existence of another sleep disorder like insomnia; narcolepsy; parasomnias such as sleepwalking or sleep talking, confusional arousals, bedwetting and sleep terrors; hypersomnias (excessive sleepiness) A history of depression, anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and bipolar disorder. These mental disorders were also associated with some of the more disturbing hallucinations. Sleep related leg cramps and Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) Medications, including those used to treat anxiety and ADHD Drug and alcohol abuse If you don't notice a reduction in the number of sleep paralysis events within two to four weeks of trying treatment methods or you're losing significant amounts of sleep, talk with your doctor. You may even want to schedule an appointment with a sleep specialist. Sleep paralysis can be a symptom of other underlying sleep conditions or of significant psychiatric problems, but only a physician can make that determination. For example, sleep paralysis can actually be a symptom of narcolepsy, a condition with daytime drowsiness and sudden "attacks" of sleep.
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Recognize the primary symptoms. Look for potential symptoms. Consider your risk for sleep paralysis. Know when to see your doctor.