Article: Check your desk, backpack, briefcase or junk drawer for a graphite pencil. For best results, you’ll want to use a traditional wooden pencil rather than one of the mechanical variety—the broader tip will make it easier to get the graphite onto the zipper. Graphite naturally makes a very effective dry lubricant.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find a pencil.

Problem: Article: If hypothyroidism goes untreated, the lack of thyroid hormone in the body starts to affect more systems. If you have a decreased sense of smell and taste, this is an indication that you aren’t getting enough thyroid hormone. If hypothyroidism goes untreated, lack of thyroid hormone can progress to a point of affecting your face, hands, and feet by making them puffy. If you notice puffiness in all three of these areas, by this point you are probably experiencing a host of other symptoms and you should get to a doctor as soon as possible. When you have hypothyroidism, your sweating generally does not "pit," meaning that when pressure is applied to the swollen area, an indention is not typically left. Hoarseness is a symptom of untreated hypothyroidism. This happens as a result of the body’s processes slowing due to lack of thyroid hormone. Thinning hair in general is a symptom of hypothyroidism, and by the time it reaches your eyebrows, you know you’ve got some thyroid issues. Also, as your body suffers from lack of thyroid hormone, your skin can start to become thicker. Again, as the body suffers from lack of thyroid hormone, its systems are affected. The heart, the most important system in the body, will begin to slow, a noticeable system in untreated hypothyroidism. You can tell your resting heart rate is slowing down by taking note of your heartbeat when you wake up every morning. This might be a smart thing to start chronicling if you suspect your body of not producing enough thyroid hormone. Changes in the way you talk can also be a symptom of untreated hypothyroidism. One result of a slow metabolism is a decreased ability to speak clearly. If you notice a hoarse quality to the way you talk, this can be an indication that hypothyroidism is advanced. Since the thyroid gland is located at the base of the throat, it is not surprising that hoarseness is a symptom.
Summary: Discern if you have a decreased sense of taste. Watch for puffiness in the hands and feet. Pay attention to difficulty speaking. Notice if your skin gets thicker while your eyebrows get thinner. Pay attention to a slower heart rate. Watch for a hoarse voice.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you have an emergency radio, bring it into the room with you and turn it to an available frequency. Monitor any reports that you hear regarding the progress and effects of the gas attack. If your cell phone is available and working, reach out to emergency professionals, inform them of your location, and request assistance.  Realistically, in the event of a gas attack, you can expect to wait some time before receiving any emergency assistance or perhaps even updates. Try to stay in contact with the outside world the best that you can. To avoid running down your radio or phone batteries, check for news at particular intervals, such as every 30 minutes. Use your cell phone to call or text for emergency services. In the event of a large-scale gas attack, you’ll likely have to call many times and may have to wait a long period before getting help. When you do see a medical professional, they will assess your injuries and develop a treatment plan that fits your condition and the overall situation.  Toxic gas exposure often requires continuous monitoring because your symptoms do not always develop rapidly. With chlorine exposure, pulmonary edemas can develop up to a day after initial exposure. Not all gas exposures can be treated the same. Chlorine gas exposure, for example, requires close monitoring of the pulmonary system, including oxygen treatments. It’s advisable to stay indoors for as long as you can post-attack, as it takes some gases days to dissipate. Unless you are critically injured, the best plan initially is to shelter in place and wait for medical help to come to you. Not all chemical gases have antidotes, but some do. If you are exposed to an agent, seek out a medical professional. They will then determine if an antidote exists and is available for use. Sarin gas, for example, is treatable with an antidote. However, it must be used within hours of exposure.

SUMMARY: Use your emergency radio to keep track of official safety reports. Seek out supportive medical care. Take an antidote, if available, as soon as possible.

When your hair follicles get warm, they open up, which allows them to become more flexible and easier to control. But if you apply too much heat, it can damage your hair and make it frizzy and unmanageable. Medium is usually a good heat setting to dry your hair without frying it.  If your hair dryer has 3 settings, the middle setting is usually the best. If your hair is healthier, you can use a higher temperature. For fine, weak, or brittle hair, use the lowest heat setting possible. If you hold it too close, the hot air can burn your hair and/or scalp. Use a brush, comb, or your fingers to pull your hair closer to the blow dryer if necessary.  Avoid targeting any single area of hair for too long, as this can damage your hair and cause it to be flat and limp. Keep moving the blow dryer around, aiming the airflow parallel to the section of hair you're drying.  Dry your hair from roots to ends, keeping the dryer behind your brush, comb or fingers, whichever you're using to style your hair. You can also wave the hair dryer back and forth to avoid directing the heat onto a single spot for too long. Use a comb or brush to grab the hair and help you control it while drying it. If you don't have a brush, use your fingers and tug the hair gently in the direction you are drying it. Move from roots to tips for more control and less frizz.  To give your hair more volume, angle the airflow upward from underneath the section of hair you want to give volume to. This will push the hair upward and help it set with more volume. It's best to use an air flow attachment nozzle to do this, as it makes it easier to direct the air flow onto your hair. To give your hair less volume, angle the airflow downward from above the section of hair you want to lay flat. This will push the hair downward and help it set closer to your crown. Most blow dryers are sold with an attachable air concentrator nozzle, which can be clipped onto the end of your blow dryer for more control of the airflow. Angle the blow dryer up from beneath your hairline so the air is pushing your hair upward. Use your fingers to gently lift and tug the hair at the front of your crown upward while you dry it. This will create a natural lift and add volume to the front of your hair. For even more volume, use a round brush to pull the hair up and away from you while drying. If you're in a hurry or don't want to spend a lot of time fixing your hair, this is an easy way to give your hair more volume with less hassle. Focus the blow dryer on the crown of your head first, using your fingers to gently tug your hair up at the root while drying. This will add volume to fine or limp hair and create a more natural, textured look.
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Set the blow dryer to medium heat. Position the blow dryer 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) from your hair. Use the pressure of the air to push your hair in the direction you want it to lay. Use your fingers to lift your hair in the front. Flip your hair forward and blow dry it from underneath.