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This handout gives instructions to follow when preparing for a sigmoidoscopy, a test that allows the doctor to look at the lining of the last part of the large intestine or colon. A small flexible tube called a sigmoidoscope is placed into the rectum for this test.

This handout for parents of NICU babies explains the signs of breathing problems, also called respiratory distress.

This handout explains the signs of infection parents should watch for, especially in premature babies who are at a higher risk of getting an infection.

This booklet explains the signs, symptoms, and treatments for silent reflux disease, also called laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Diagnostic tests are described, including pH/impedance monitoring, manometry, esophagoscopy, and barium swallow. Self-care tips for reducing reflux are also included.

This handout explains sinus irrigation. It includes step-by-step instructions and a recipe for making a homemade salt (saline) solution.

This handout gives step-by-step instructions for using the NeilMed Sinus Rinse bottle for doing a sinus rinse. It includes a recipe for making your own saline solution, if needed.

This handout gives step-by-step instructions for using the NeilMed Sinus Rinse bottle for doing a sinus rinse, when adding manuka honey. It includes a recipe for making your own saline solution, if needed.

This handout gives step-by-step instructions for 6 exercises to increase hand function and coordination. These exercises are provided by Occupational Therapy for patients to do at home.

This handout is for people who have had radiation therapy. It gives tips on how to protect your skin and care for the treatment area.

This handout provides care tips for patients who have skin changes as a side effect from radiation treatments. This document is also a chapter in the manual "Your Guide to Head and Neck Radiation Therapy."

This handout for patients at Harborview Medical Center explains how to clean your body with CHG wipes before surgery.

This handout explains a skin test for penicillin allergy at UWMC - Northwest in Seattle.

This handout explains a hydrogen breath test, which is done to help diagnose symptoms such as abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea. The test shows if bacteria in the small bowel are causing the symptoms. The test may also be used to check for problems absorbing lactose (milk sugar) or fructose (fruit sugar).

This handout gives instructions to follow when preparing for a test that involves taking a SmartPill.

This handout explains the two main disability benefit programs offered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the United States.

This is Chapter 2 of "Your Weight Loss Surgery Guidebook" 

This chapter provides support and tools for building a healthy relationship with food and yourself. It explores important topics like emotional and mindful eating habits, positive thinking, and celebrating non-scale victories. Your team is here to support you, every step of the way, as you work toward a happier and healthier you. 

This chapter of the Heart Transplant Manual describes social work services for heart transplant patients. Topics such as the role of the social worker, coping after transplant, returning to a normal lifestyle, and writing to donor families are covered.

This handout is a chapter in the Lung Transplant Recipient Handbook. It explains how the UW Medicine Lung Transplant social worker can support patients during all stages of the transplant process.

This handout for breastfeeding mothers talks about the common problem of sore nipples during the first week after giving birth. Tips on feeding positions, ointments and breast shells are given. This document is a chapter in the workbook "Breastfeeding."

This handout explains the different types of fat: monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, saturated, hydrogenated (trans fats), and Omega-3 fatty acids. It includes tips for eating the healthiest types of fats for a healthy heart, and lists of foods that contain the different fat types.

This handout is a chapter in the Spine Care Companion and reviews the diagnostic process for spinal disorders, including how long it may take to reach a diagnosis.

This handout is Module 1 of the Spine Care Companion, a 10-week educational program to guide patients along their path with spine pain. This handout covers topics such as what a physiatrist visit is for, what to expect during recovery, treatment options, stress management, and more.

This handout is Module 2 of the Spine Care Companion, a 10-week educational program to guide patients along their path with spine pain. This handout covers topics such as what to expect during the diagnostic process, slipped discs, when to ask for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and more.