She needs to be drinking lots of water and taking stool softeners, Hudgins says.

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To avoid constipation, your doctor might recommend a fiber-rich diet or use of stool softeners.

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When working on a fragrance for laundry detergents or fabric softeners, Mr. Papas tests using a rigorous regimen.

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One thing is for sure, they work really well as plastic softeners.

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