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… Treating Asthma in Babies and Younger Children On this page: Overview Overview Babies and small children need early treatment for asthma … than adults because their bronchial tubes are smaller. Babies and young children may be treated with oral or …
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… Sun safety for babies' first year Last updated August 7, 2013 Babies have delicate, sensitive skin that’s easily damaged by sun - even on cloudy or … safe from sunburns and eye damage, and reduce the risk of skin cancer: On this page: Keep your baby out of the sun and …
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… Splint Care Tips On this page: Overview … the splint wet. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. If your splint is removable, ask your doctor if you … or bath, unless your doctor said you can take it off while bathing. If you can take the splint off when you bathe, pat …
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… Radiation Therapy for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … other types of therapy to treat aggressive or recurrent skin cancer. What To Expect Recovery time may vary depending … therapy may be used: If you are older than 60. For skin cancers that are too large or deep to be treated with …
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… Curettage and Electrosurgery for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … Surgery Overview Curettage is the process of scraping skin with a spoon-shaped tool (curette) to remove skin tissue. Electrosurgery is the burning of skin tissue …
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… Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: Comparing Treatments On this page: Overview Overview Most non-melanoma skin cancer can be cured if it is found and treated early. … and disadvantages of common treatments for non-melanoma skin cancer Treatment Advantages Disadvantages Cryosurgery …
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… Breast milk or iron-fortified formula is the only food that babies need for the first 6 months of life. Breastfed babies … foods that may cause an allergic reaction, but do it carefully. Common food allergies in children are from milk, … happen within a few minutes. A reaction could be a skin rash, vomiting, diarrhea, or swelling of the lips or …
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… Human papilloma virus (for girls) Did you know? When babies have procedures such as blood tests or injections, … they usually cry less if they're breastfeeding and held skin-to-skin. Immunization schedule Some people are … given to children 6 months of age and older. Ask your healthcare provider or public health nurse if your baby should be …
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… Puncture Wounds: Stitches, Staples, and Skin Adhesives On this page: Overview … less likely than cuts to be stitched, stapled, or have a skin adhesive applied because: Puncture wounds tend to be … less likely than cuts to be stitched, stapled, or have a skin adhesive applied because: Puncture wounds tend to be …
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… you can call for help, and memorize the phone number. Be careful online too. Your online activity may be seen by … by learning healthy ways to handle the stress of child care. You can learn techniques to help you stay in control … that can help you. Understand that it's common for babies to cry for 1 to 3 hours a day. Some cry more or less …
