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… Weight Loss by Limiting Calories On this page: Overview Overview How do … are examples of legumes. Get enough fibre each day. Men ages 19 to 50: Aim for 38 grams a day. Women ages 19 to 50: Aim for 25 grams a day. People over age 50: …
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… Anorexia Nervosa On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What … of malnutrition from anorexia include: A low body weight. Constipation and slow emptying of the stomach. Thinning … of malnutrition from anorexia include: A low body weight. Constipation and slow emptying of the stomach. Thinning …
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… Pain Management On this page: Overview Reasons to Control Pain … Dizziness. Drowsiness or fatigue. Nausea or vomiting. Constipation. Getting sick if you stop taking the drug. … is out of control. You have stomach pain, an upset stomach, constipation, or heartburn that lasts or comes back. You …
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… COPD: Lung Volume Reduction Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery … In lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS), a large area of damaged lung is removed to allow the remaining lung tissue to … emphysema that does not respond to medical therapy. Who are younger than 75 to 80 years old. Who have not smoked for at …
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… (MDI) with a regular spacer has a mouthpiece that some younger children find hard to use. But a mask spacer that … (MDI) with a regular spacer has a mouthpiece that some younger children find hard to use. But a mask spacer that …
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… Sickle Cell Disease: Pain Management On this page: Overview Overview Pain is a … and/or acetaminophen (such as Tylenol). Children and teens younger than 20 should not be given aspirin, which can cause …
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… Milestones for 8-Year-Olds On this page: Overview Overview Children usually … Some children may be advanced in one area, such as language. But they may be behind in another area, such as sensory … development, emotional and social development, language development, and sensory and motor development. Physical …
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… Tooth Development in Children On this page: Overview Overview Your child's … to break through the gums (erupt) at about 6 months of age. This is called teething . Teeth break through the gums … a child's first 20 primary teeth should come in between the ages of 6 months and 3 years. Girls' teeth come in a little …
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… Speech and Language Development: Red Flags On this page: Overview Overview A child's failure to reach speech and language milestones as expected may be a "red flag," or warning, …
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… Healthy Habits for Kids On this page: Health Tools Topic … Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Take action: Quick Tips: Helping Your … Safety: Air Pollution Basic Dental Care Handwashing Teenage Sleep Patterns Safer Sex Safety Child Safety: Pets Child …