Q: Both the leaves and the stems of poison oak contain urushiol, an oily plant substance that triggers an allergic reaction in the form of the poison oak rash. Urushiol can also be found in the roots and even in the dead plant.  In addition, urushiol can become airborne if the plant is burned and is easily transported from one object to another. The rash from poison oak is not contagious in the standard sense, but if someone has the urushiol on their hands and touches another person, that second person can react as well. All parts of the poison oak plant contain the toxin urushiol. Even when the leaves fall off in winter, the plant is not safe to touch. A rash from exposure to poison oak can vary depending on the person because some people are more sensitive to urushiol than others. In general, the rash will be very itchy and very red, with red bumps that may blister and ooze fluids. The rash can be streaky and patchy and can range from relatively mild to very severe. When you are exposed to poison oak, first rinse off any exposed area with soap and warm water as soon as possible, hopefully within 30 minutes. Also wash any clothing or tools that may have been exposed to the plant. In order to help relieve the itching of the rash, apply calamine lotion to the site. You can also apply topical steroids such as clobetasol or systemic steroids and antihistamines. Also try a cold compress or an oatmeal bath.  To make an oatmeal bath, pour two cups of oatmeal into a nylon sock or stocking and tie it onto the tap so that warm bath water runs through the oatmeal.  Soak in the tub or soak the affected areas for at least 30 minutes. You can also use baking soda in a warm bath. Be aware that urushiol can be easily passed to another person, animal, or object. Make sure anything or anybody that may have come into contact with poison oak is carefully washed with soap and water. Most rashes will heal in five to 12 days, but the rash can last as long as a month or more. Call emergency services if the reaction to the poison oak is severe. You should also call is you or the infected the person has trouble swallowing, breathing, or has severe swelling at the site of contact or anywhere on the body.
A: Learn what causes the rash. Recognize the rash. Wash your skin and clothes. Relieve the itching. Keep the rash from spreading to others. Seek medical help.

Q: You'll need lots of wood.  Wood is used to make everything from the floors, counters, shelves, tables, and chairs.  You'll also need trapdoors and pressure plates which can be used to craft stovetops, tabletops, and the sides of chairs. Keep in mind that different types of trees produce different color wood.  Oak and Birch trees produce lighter color wood.  Dark oak and spruce have a darker color.  Jungle wood and acacia have a reddish tent to it. Cobblestone is mined from stone using a pickaxe.  Stone can be found underground and alongside mountains. Stone can be used to make buttons as well as for countertops and floors.  Use the following steps to craft stone:   Craft a crafting table from the wooden planks you made.  Craft a furnace using the crafting table and 8 pieces of cobblestone. Place the furnace and open it. Place cobblestone in the space above the icon that resembles a flame. Place place fuel in the space below the icon that resembles a flame.  You can use coal, charcoal, wood, or wooden planks. Wait for the cobblestone to finish cooking and gather your stone from the furnace. Minecraft has lots of materials that can be used to craft a good looking kitchen.  And they're always adding new materials.  Below is a list of some items you may want to add to your kitchen and where you can find them:   Iron:  Iron can be used to craft buttons, cauldrons (for a sink), buckets, and steel doors.  Iron ore is mined in caves using a stone pickaxe and then smelted into Iron bars using a furnace.  Sand: Sand is found in and alongside rivers and lakes and mined using a shovel.  It can be used to craft sandstone, which can be used for counters and floors.  It can also be smelted in a furnace to create glass, which can be used for windows.  Granite:  Granite is a reddish stone found in caves.  It can be mined with a pickaxe.  You can use a crafting table to craft polished granite from 4 granite blocks.  Clay:  Clay can be found by mining clay blocks using a shovel in rivers and lakes.  It can be used to craft clay blocks and bricks which make great walls and counters.  Nether Quartz Block:  Nether quartz blocks can be crafted from nether quartz.  You get nether quartz by smelting a nether quartz block mined in the nether in a furnace.  You can then craft four nether quartz into a nether quartz block using a crafting table.  Plants: For some added decoration, consider adding some flowers or plants to your kitchen.
A: Gather wood from the trees. Mine cobblestone. Craft stone. Gather optional materials.

Q: You need to be as healthy as possible going into the surgery. This includes even minor illnesses like a cold or the flu. If you have a fever, coughing, or a stuffy nose before surgery, tell your doctor so she can evaluate if you are healthy enough for the procedure.  During the two weeks before your surgery, avoid spending time with people who have the flu or a cold. Wash your hands frequently, especially after shaking hands with people, being in public, or before preparing food. If it is cold or flu season, ask your doctor if you should avoid crowds of people and public transportation. Avoiding crowds may help you reduce your chances of getting exposed to something. . If you smoke, you will need to stop at least two weeks before the procedure. Not only does smoking damage your heart, but it can complicate your surgery. It may cause:  Blood clots Breathing difficulties A bacterial infection in your mouth can increase the risk that you could have bacteria in your blood which might cause an infection. Tell your doctor:  What procedures you have scheduled When they are scheduled Why you need the procedures. Your doctor may have advice about when to get the procedures done. If you are having elective valve surgery, you should have most elective dental work done before surgery. If you will have major dental surgery, you will usually have to take antibiotics with the dental procedure. . It is natural to be worried about undergoing heart surgery; however, the physiological changes that your body goes through when under stress are also an additional burden to your heart. You can ease your stress by:  Talking to your doctor to learn as much as you can about the procedure you will have. Successful heart surgeries are performed every day. You may find it reassuring to research the success rates. Contact your hospital to ask if they have information on your particular procedure, such as how long it is expected to take, how long you will be in the hospital, and the mortality rate or likelihood of complications. Ask your doctor what will happen if you don't get the surgery. Use relaxation techniques. These methods can help you to control your emotions and reduce stress. You can try deep breathing exercises, meditation, visualizing calming images, and progressively tensing and relaxing the different muscle groups throughout your body.  Consult your doctor before starting any new physical activities to make sure your doctor feels that it will be safe for you. Depending on your condition, this could include even mild forms of exercise such as taking walks or doing yoga.
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Avoid exposure to illnesses. Quit smoking Tell your doctor about any dental work you need to have. Manage stress