INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before you can choose the correct cold medicine, you need to figure out what your symptoms are. Each cold medicine is geared towards a specific set of symptoms. If you just grab a cold medicine without your symptoms in mind, you may end up getting something not fit for your cold. Cold medicine boxes will list the active ingredients. Make sure to read those ingredients before buying a medicine. Many cold medicine labels will also outline which symptoms the cold medicine will treat.  Pay attention to the amount of medication listed on the label. Some medicines will have stronger concentrations of medicines than others. For example, one medicine might have 120 milligrams of Pseudoephedrine, while another might have 30 milligrams. For example, if you have a sore throat, look for ingredients for pain relief or for sore throat to be listed as a symptom. A cold medicine with expectorant may not be the best option for this ailment. You should be very careful when taking cold medicines. You shouldn’t take multiple medicines of the same kind, like multiple decongestants. If you take a medicine that treats multiple symptoms, refrain from taking anything else. Cold medications, even if they are sold over-the-counter, can interact with other medications you may be taking and cause a serious reaction. Before making your purchase, it's a good idea to consult with a pharmacist and let her know which other medications (including supplements) you are taking. She should be able to let you know if it's safe to take your cold medicine of choice. When taking cold medicine, make sure not to overdose. Read the labels carefully. When taking acetaminophen, take special care not ingest more than the recommended daily dose. Also do not take multiple medicines that include acetaminophen. Depending on what active ingredients are in cold medicine, it may be drowsy or non-drowsy. Most labels will specify if the product causes you to be drowsy and if you should take caution when operating machinery or driving vehicles. If you are going to work, especially if you work a job that requires you to be mentally aware or physically capable, make sure to choose a non-drowsy variety. Children’s cough medicine can pose risks for children. Cough medicine should not be given to children ages four to six without talking to a doctor first. Parents should be cautious when giving cold medicine to their kids. Giving too much cold medicine can be easy, so parents should take extreme caution when administering it. Make sure to read the dosage guidelines very carefully. Be careful not to give the child different brands, especially if they contain the same ingredients.

SUMMARY: Identify your symptoms. Read the label carefully. Avoid mixing cold medicines. Follow recommended dosage guidelines. Pay attention to drowsy and non-drowsy medicines. Use caution when giving cough medicine to children.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: One hand should support the lens from below while the other will press the button to take the picture. This will keep the lens from shaking, which will give you a clear, sharp shot. In most cases, using your camera’s autofocus will work best. Make sure the subject is the closest object to the camera, and the camera will automatically focus on it when you take the picture. Once you have set up the shot, press down on the button to take the picture. Always take a few shots to ensure that you get the perfect photo.

SUMMARY: Hold the lens with your non-shooting hand. Focus on the subject. Take the picture.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Being able to reach treats immediately is important for training, so the dog learns which behavior is being rewarded. Traditionally, dogs are taught to walk on the left side, so keep the treats in a left pocket or waist pouch. Put a few small treats in your closed fist and walk along with your hand in front of the dog's nose. Every few seconds, pop a treat into your dog's mouth as you continue walking. If the dog runs forward or hangs back, stop and call the dog to you. Continue to call the dog back patiently, until it returns. When it does, tell it to sit, feed it a treat, and praise it. Continue your walk as before, feeding it treats as you do. If the dog starts walking ahead but hasn't lunged to the end of the leash yet, say "Easy." Say "Yes" and give a treat if it responds by turning around and coming back to you. If the dog pulls at the leash to eliminate or to sniff an object, stop and call it back. When it comes, praise it, say "Yes," and let it go where it wants to go. Follow it so the leash stays slack. When you start out, you might just walk up and down the block, so the dog doesn't stop paying attention. Each day, walk a little further. After at least a week of this, straighten up and keep your hand near your pocket of treats, around waist level. Every other step or so, take a treat from your pocket and lower it to the dog. If the dog can walk for several minutes without pulling on the leash, you can slowly increase the number of steps between treats. Try to reach one treat per minute within a couple weeks. Dogs have trouble understanding the purpose of punishment, which makes it an ineffective motivation technique. You should only use these techniques sparingly to discourage unusually bad behavior, not on every walk:  Never use these techniques with a choke, pinch, or prong collar, or a head halter. If the dog ignores your commands to slow down and return to you, stop talking and turn back the way you came, tugging at the leash gently. Praise the dog when it catches up to you, then turn around and resume the walk.

SUMMARY:
Keep treats in a pouch or pocket. Feed the dog treats as you walk. Stop and call the dog if it moves away. Grant permission to investigate objects. Gradually increase the duration of the walks. Reduce the number of treats. Use punishment sparingly.