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… Dental Care: 3 Years to 6 Years On this page: Overview Overview Dental … teeth usually break through the gums (erupt) between the ages of 6 months and 3 years. Then the permanent teeth begin to emerge, usually starting at about age 6. Your child probably had his or her first trip to the …
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… How Asthma Develops in Children On this page: Overview Overview Asthma … (chronic) disease of childhood. It usually develops before age 5. footnote 1 Many children who have allergies get … with persistent asthma began wheezing before 6 months of age and about 75 out of 100 began wheezing by 3 years of …
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… ADHD and Hyperactivity On this page: Overview Overview What is … to inappropriate or excessive activity for a person's age or situation. Hyperactivity is not always a continuous … when they do not show it. Some symptoms are common in all age groups, such as talking excessively or having difficulty …
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… about teen health Acne. Bullying. Depression. Being a teenager can be tough. Whether you're a teen or a parent, it's … Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa . Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years . Talking With Your Child About Sex . … in Children: Knowing How Bad an Attack Is Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Asthma Zones Asthma: Educating Yourself and …
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… Pain Control at the End of Life On this page: Overview Overview Physical pain … symptoms may develop. Symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, constipation, or shortness of breath can be managed … symptoms may develop. Symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, constipation, or shortness of breath can be managed …
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… Your Toddler: Safe Ways to Explore On this page: Overview Overview The typical … develop physical skills. At the same time, you can encourage and watch your child's development. Be physically … safety issues become very important. At about 18 months of age, toddlers just start to understand cause and effect and …
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… Vital Signs in Children On this page: Overview Overview Vital … child is doing. 0 to 12 months old Vital signs for infants ages 0 to 12 months include the following: Heart rate This … (97.8 F–99.5 F). 1 to 11 years old Vital signs for children ages 1 to 11 years include the following: Heart rate This is …
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… Temper Tantrums On this page: What … have temper tantrums. But they are most common in children ages 1 to 4 years. Dealing with tantrums may be unpleasant … minutes or less. And most children stop having tantrums by age 4 or 5, when they learn healthy ways to handle strong …
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… Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early On this page: Overview Screening, Birth to 23 Months Screening, 2 to … more likely it is that it can be cured or successfully managed. When you treat a disease early, you may be able to … and how often you get screening tests may depend on your age, your sex, your health status, and your risk factors. In …
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… Care at the End of Life On this page: Overview Health Tools Important Decisions Where to … multiple health problems may be more likely than healthier younger people to choose care that focuses on keeping them … or red urine and hard stools that are difficult to pass (constipation). Temperature changes, such as running a high …
