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… sometimes infected. Blocked tear ducts happen most often in babies, though they may occur at any age. Most of the time, … the end of the tear duct to open normally. This is the most common cause. Infections. Abnormal growth of the nasal bone … Tests Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… Quick Tips: Helping Your Child Stay Safe and Healthy On this page: Get started … , especially when they are eating, sleeping, or with their babies. Ask first if it's okay to pet someone's dog, and then let the …
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… baby's sleep position. Flat head syndrome has become more common since doctors began advising that babies sleep on their back to lower the risk of sudden … Newborn Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… other can have very different radon levels. What are the health effects of radon exposure? Over time, exposure to … and from season to season. So you may want to follow up the first short-term test with a second test. The long-term test … this: Preventing radon from entering the building. The most common way to do this is through sub-slab depressurization, …
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… scrape may take up to 1 to 2 weeks or longer to heal. It's common to have small amounts of fluid drain or ooze from a … the bottom up. This type of scrape looks pink and raw at first. As it heals, the new skin sometimes appears yellowish … Scrapes Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… questions if your doctor recommends a new medicine for your health condition. General questions What is the name of the … Yes___ No __ If yes, what might occur? What are the common side effects (those that do not usually cause … sure you understand your doctor's instructions. State any concerns you have about taking the medicine. For example, …
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… infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Sometimes a baby who seems healthy dies during sleep. If this happens to a healthy baby … heart rate and rhythm, and temperature during the first few months of life. There are some factors that may … are the symptoms? SIDS has no symptoms or warning signs. Babies who die of SIDS seem healthy before being put to bed. …
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… who has Huntington disease, their blood usually is tested first to identify the changed gene that might run in your … certainty of knowing that you will get it. Your provincial health plan or private insurance will pay for all or most of … do not. The test is expensive, and your provincial health plan or private insurance will not pay for it. You …
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… throat. Your toddler may also be irritable.  To support a healthy recovery: Let your toddler rest Keep the room … effects from antibiotics, including allergic reaction. More common side effects include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, … you are concerned about your toddler’s cough or cold, call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 , or contact your public health
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… will ask questions about your child's symptoms and past health and do a physical examination. Your child may also … arthritis (JIA) is unpredictable, especially during the first few years after a child is diagnosed. JIA can be mild, … will ask questions about your child's symptoms and past health and will do a physical examination. This includes …