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… like a cold, it is very common and very contagious. Most children have had it at least once by age 2. RSV is usually … RSV by asking about your or your child's symptoms and by knowing whether there is an outbreak of the infection in … may be used if a child has an RSV infection and also has asthma or an allergic-type breathing problem. But …
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… minor. In these cases, home treatment is all that's needed. How severe your pain is, its location , and other symptoms … and goes (intermittent) or that changes where it is or how bad it is. Cramping is rarely serious if it feels better … occur after a sudden illness or injury. Adults and older children often have several symptoms of shock. These …
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… and work better. It can help lower the chance of a heart attack. When your body is in better physical shape, you may … have more energy, and manage your weight and your stress. How can you safely start an exercise program? Making a plan … high humidity, or poor air quality. When the weather is bad, exercise indoors at a gym or walk at a mall. Don't hold …
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… or medical problems, such as anemia , that interfere with how well the body can absorb certain vitamins. Teething in babies and young children. Medicines such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or calcium … Do you have a toothache? Yes Toothache No Toothache How bad is the pain on a scale of 0 to 10, if 0 is no pain and …
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… Anxiety affects the part of the brain that helps control how you communicate. This makes it harder to express … edge or keyed up. Worrying too much. Fearing that something bad is going to happen. You may feel doomed. Not being able … anxious all their lives. This problem can occur at any age. Children who have at least one parent with the diagnosis of …
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… Treatment depends on: The location and type of injury, and how bad it is. Your age, health condition, and activities (such … need care sooner. HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Pain in children under 3 years It can be hard to tell how much pain …
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… other breast changes. Yes Breast problem No Breast problem How old are you? 11 years or younger 11 years or younger 12 … might be normal for you. Yes Breast pain No Breast pain How bad is the pain on a scale of 0 to 10, if 0 is no pain and … to fight off infection and illness. Some examples in children are: Diseases such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, …
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… to use some of these medicines. Medicine What it is and how it works Pros Cons Varenicline (Champix) It's a pill … body may not absorb the nicotine as well. Gum can cause a bad taste, a tingling feeling on the tongue, nausea, or … an upset stomach. It may not be a good choice if you have asthma, allergies, or sinus problems. You'll need to puff …
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… Scald burns from hot liquids are the most common burns to children and older adults. Cold temperature burns are caused … as first-, second-, third-, or fourth-degree, depending on how many layers of skin and tissue are burned. The deeper … smoke inhalation Is there any pain? Yes Pain No Pain How bad is the pain on a scale of 0 to 10, if 0 is no pain and …
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… spit (smokeless) tobacco, or breathing second-hand smoke. Children, whose teeth are still growing, are more likely … can be a sign of severe tooth decay or an abscessed tooth . Bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth. White, grey, brown, … your cavities could get worse and your tooth could die. How is it diagnosed? To diagnose tooth decay, your dentist …
