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… sensitive mucous membranes lining the nose. If you or your child has a disc battery in the nose, do not use nose drops … quickly. To remove a disc battery from the nose, have the child breathe through his or her mouth since the nose is … side of the nose without the battery closed and have the child try to blow it out of the blocked side. Have the child …
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… Back Pain in Children and Teenagers On this page: Overview Related … In most cases, there isn't a clear cause for back pain. Children can have back pain after an injury or sports event. … by an overuse injury. An overuse injury can happen when a child uses one part of their body in the same way over and …
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… Normal disfluency is stuttering that begins during a child's intensive language-learning years and resolves on … a normal phase of language development. About 75 out of 100 children who stutter get better without treatment. footnote 1 The most common normal disfluency in children younger than age 3 is the repetition of …
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… Reducing Biting in Children Ages 8 to 14 Months On this page: Overview Overview To help a child between 8 and 14 months old stop biting : Make clear rules about biting. Tell the child, "We never bite people. We bite food like apples and …
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… times when you've just eaten or had alcohol or when it's hot or humid. Clear your lungs beforehand. Use your … times when you've just eaten or had alcohol or when it's hot or humid. Clear your lungs beforehand. Use your …
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… be sure to follow the instructions carefully. Placing a hot-water bottle or heating pad on your baby's stomach. … be sure to follow the instructions carefully. Placing a hot-water bottle or heating pad on your baby's stomach. …
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… baby may be letting you know they're hungry, tired, too hot or cold, or need a diaper change. Over time, you'll … baby may be letting you know they're hungry, tired, too hot or cold, or need a diaper change. Over time, you'll …
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… toddlers' colds and coughs Last updated August 8, 2013 Most children develop mild colds and coughs at least once a year. … rest Keep the room temperature comfortable - not too hot Give your toddler plenty of fluids (breast milk, water, …
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… relieve menstrual cramps: Apply a heating pad set on low or hot water bottle to your belly. Or take a warm bath. Lie … cramps: Apply heat to your belly with a heating pad or hot water bottle. Or take a warm bath. Heat improves blood … relieve menstrual cramps: Apply a heating pad set on low or hot water bottle to your belly. Or take a warm bath. Lie …
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… page: Overview Overview Preschool-age children develop a sense of independence by practicing … such as getting dressed or brushing their teeth. Children who are not allowed to perform tasks on their own get the message that they are not capable. Children may then learn to always expect help and remain …
