Sorting asthma therapy questions and scoliosis concerns
A parent asks about long term inhaler use and cortisone risks. The doctor notes inhaled asthma meds are safe long term and not linked to scoliosis, while oral corticosteroids require cautious pulsed use. Scoliosis should be treated separately, coordinate care with a family physician.
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How to evaluate retirement communities for your needs
This excerpt advises using a structured checklist to compare retirement communities. It suggests building a personal point system from terms like Adjacent Health Care, Assessment, Assisted Living, Build-out, Continuing Care Accreditation, and Gated Community, then applying it to multiple options to find the best fit.
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Xanadu
Alice
Fred Lee
America
St. Martin's Press
Residents’ Association
Continuing Care Accreditation Commission
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Times Mirror Square
Los Angeles
Calif
Comfort in tragedy through human unity and faith
Readers share comfort from tragedy centered on communal support and compassion. Mentions Oklahoma City bombing, forgiveness, and shared humanity, plus personal testimonies from Lynne Arnold, Marjorie Miller, Mrs Elaine Augur, Marge Mees, and Alison Wagner about faith, coping, and parental resilience.
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Oklahoma City
God
Lynne Arnold
Whittier
Calif
Lynn
Fred
Jim
Marjorie Miller
Tillamook
Ore
Harold S. Kushner
Kushner
Elaine J. Augur
Santa Ana
Houston
Marge Mees
Naperville, L
National Guard
Alison Wagner
Benton City
Wash
Dr Wallace Advice Column Teens and Band Dilemma
The exchange covers three queries. A teen and friends confront smoking influences and peer pressure, Dr Wallace urges stopping smoking and staying smoke free. A junior high band suggestion recommends trying band, with counselor transfer if not enjoyed. A girl ends a failing romance and considers leaving her boyfriend, advising to return the ring and pursue friendship with another supportive classmate.
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DR. Wallace
Jason
Mike
Carl
Seattle
Wash
Connie
Sterling
Ill
Wallace
Tom
Lucy
York
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