Problem: Article: Laser hair removal is one of the most effective methods for permanently thinning and reducing face and body hair. Make an appointment with a dermatologist or a cosmetic surgeon to get a consultation and find out if this procedure will work for you. Laser hair removal works better for some people than others. It's most effective for removing relatively coarse, dark hair. Some of your hair will likely regrow after a treatment, so you will probably need to return for multiple maintenance treatments in order to get the best results. Follow your dermatologist's home care instructions carefully. For example, they will probably advise you to protect the treated area from the sun until it has time to heal in order to avoid scarring and discoloration. If you want to permanently alter your appearance to look more feminine, there are surgical options available. Look for a reputable plastic surgeon who specializes in facial feminization surgery (FFS). Your doctor may be able to recommend someone who can help. Depending on the natural structure of your face, FFS may involve a variety of different procedures. Some common ones include lowering of the hairline, reduction of the chin and jaw, reshaping of the forehead, and reduction of the Adam's apple. If you're interested in transitioning from male to female, using hormone replacement therapy is a common approach to creating a more feminine physical appearance. You'll need to work closely with your doctor and therapist and carefully weigh the risks and benefits of starting this treatment. Taking female hormones won't change your voice, but it will change your body and make you appear more feminine. Some changes you can expect include a more feminine distribution of body fat (e.g., your hips and breasts will become larger), a reduction of facial and body hair, and a loss of muscle mass. It may take several months for you to notice any significant changes. Another treatment option is to undergo gender reassignment surgery. This can involve getting implants to enhance your breasts ("top surgery"), having your genitals reconstructed ("bottom surgery"), or both. Gender reassignment surgery may be covered by your insurance, especially if you have a formal diagnosis of gender dysphoria. Check your plan carefully to find out which services are covered and which are not. Talk to your doctor or surgeon about what to expect during and after your surgery. Be sure to carefully follow their instructions for both preparation and aftercare.
Summary: Try laser hair removal treatments to reduce face and body hair. Work with a plastic surgeon to change your facial structure. Talk to your doctor about using hormone treatments. Look into gender reassignment surgery.

Problem: Article: These tests are more sensitive than a urine test, but they are also meant to reflect current impairment. Blood and saliva tests are most often administered when you are suspected of using on the job or if you were involved in a car accident. Keep in mind that there is very little you can do in the event that you have to go for a blood test right away. The more saliva you can generate before a mouth swab test, the better! Eat a meal or a snack, drink a few cups of water, and swish with mouthwash or more water if you don't have mouthwash on hand. This will help to get the THC out of your saliva so it won't show up on a mouth swab test. These types of shampoos may help to reduce the amount of detectable drugs on your hair follicles. If you have some warning before the test, pick up a bottle of anti-dandruff or clarifying shampoo and wash your hair with it 2 to 3 times on the day of your test. Keep in mind that this is not foolproof. Hair follicle tests are meant to show whether you have been using substances over the last few months. If you have, then you might still fail a hair follicle test using this strategy.
Summary: Avoid using for at least 4 hours leading up to a saliva or blood test. Eat, drink water, and use mouthwash before taking a saliva test. Shampoo with anti-dandruff or clarifying shampoo before a hair test.

Problem: Article: If your bronchitis symptoms last for more than one week without any sign of improvement, make an appointment with your physician. Additionally, if your symptoms are getting progressively worse, consult your doctor. Schedule an appointment with your doctor if your cough persists for over one month. Call the doctor as soon as possible if you begin coughing up blood, having difficulty breathing, developing a fever, or feeling especially weak or ill. You should also schedule an appointment if your feet begin to swell, as congestive heart failure can cause backup of fluid into the lungs, resulting in a chronic cough. Sometimes people mistake this for bronchitis. Contact your doctor if you begin coughing up a bad-tasting fluid. This is usually caused by stomach acid coming up from the stomach and dripping down into the lungs during sleep. A doctor will prescribe an acid-reducing medication to deal with this particular type of bronchitis. A doctor may prescribe an antibiotic if he or she suspects that a bacterial infection is setting in. Be aware that there is no concrete evidence that antibiotics are helpful in the resolution of acute bronchitis if it is viral, not bacterial. Under normal circumstances, a doctor will not prescribe an antibiotic. Bronchitis is most commonly caused by a virus and antibiotics only fight bacterial infections. If you begin coughing up more mucus or if that mucus becomes thicker, you may have a bacterial infection. This is when your doctor will usually prescribe an antibiotic as the appropriate treatment. These antibiotic treatments usually last anywhere from five to 10 days. These medications are usually used to treat asthma. They might be prescribed if your bronchitis makes it difficult to breathe. A bronchodilator generally comes in the form of an inhaler. The medicine is sprayed directly into the bronchial tubes, where it opens the tubes and clears out mucus. If you have chronic bronchitis, you may need long-term therapy to strengthen your weakened lungs. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a special breathing exercise program. A respiratory therapist works with you one-on-one, designing an exercise plan that will slowly build up your lung capacity while helping you to breathe more easily.
Summary:
Know when to see the doctor. Discuss antibiotics with your doctor. Find out about prescription bronchodilators. Consider checking into pulmonary rehabilitation.