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… COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency On this page: Overview Overview What … and the bloodstream. It helps protect the lungs from the damage caused by inflammation that can lead to emphysema and … are more likely to develop emphysema and to do so at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). AAT deficiency …
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… Roseola On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … and is most common in children 6 months to 2 years of age. It is rare after age 4. What causes it? Roseola is … about what amount to give. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 years of age because of the risk of Reye …
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… Male Genital Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … that usually goes away quickly without causing permanent damage. Home treatment is usually all that is needed for minor … to the hospital. Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older …
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… Recurrent Ear Infections and Persistent Effusion On this page: Overview Overview If a child has … loss occurs, which is especially a concern in children age 2 and younger. Normal hearing is very important when young …
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… Barking Coughs in Children On this page: Overview Overview If your child has … if the barking cough returns. Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger …
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… Ear Infections On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … that can help with pain. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics. … is. For children, it also will depend on the child's age. Follow up with your doctor if your symptoms don't get …
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… Face-Lift (Rhytidectomy) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … tighten the skin of the face and neck. It can make you look younger. It may remove many wrinkles, but it does not change … incisions are needed. How many you need will depend on your age, the number of wrinkles you have, and other factors. The …
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… Meniscus Tear On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … the size and location of the tear. They also depend on your age and the health of your knee. A tear can cause pain, … had age-related changes. Tears caused by an injury in younger people may heal over time with rest and …
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… Swallowed or Inhaled Objects On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … (aspirated). This happens most often in children who are younger than 3 years and in adults who are older than age 50. When you breathe in (inhale) a substance, coughing …
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… program, available to first-time parents in B.C. On this page: Program overview Program eligiblity Program cost … pregnancy and after the child is born up to two years of age. People enrolled in the program are visited by a public … first child Less than 29 weeks gestation Age 24 years or younger Age 19 and younger = eligible Age 20 to 24 years = …
