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… Objects in the Nose On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Your Symptoms Overview Young children are more likely than older children or adults to put small objects up their … often in less than 1 hour . This can cause serious damage to the sensitive mucous membranes that line the nose. …
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… a meal to feel full. Replace sweet drinks with water. Encourage your child to drink water when he or she is thirsty. … a new food. Don't say "Clean your plate." Try not to manage your child's eating with comments such as "Clean your … they show interest. Teach them simple, healthy recipes. Let older children help you with shopping. Use it as a chance to …
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… Breast Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … movable, and firm round lumps ( fibroadenomas ). Damaged fatty tissue (fat necrosis). Growths inside the ducts ( … years or younger 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 years 56 years or older 56 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… Toe, Foot, and Ankle Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … have a higher risk of toe, foot, or ankle injuries. Older adults are at higher risk for injuries and fractures. … because they lose muscle mass and bone strength as they age. They also have more problems with vision and balance. …
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… Choking Rescue Procedure: Heimlich Manoeuvre On this page: Overview Health Tools Adult or Child Older Than 1 Year Person Faints Choking While Alone Baby … is used to clear an obstruction in adults and children older than 1 year. Back blows and chest thrusts are used in …
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… Hyperventilation On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… Sunburn On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … problems that may develop years later. A sunburn is skin damage from the sun's ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B (UVA and … 6 months to 11 years 6 months to 11 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… Speech and Language Development On this page: Overview What You Can Expect Common Concerns Routine … learn to talk. Teaching sign language to babies 6 months or older could also help them in several ways. Signing gives …
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… Elbow Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … plate) of long bones. It needs to be checked by a doctor. Older adults have a higher risk for injuries and fractures. … lose muscle mass and bone strength ( osteoporosis ) as they age. They also have more problems with vision and balance, …
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… Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … if bruising is minimal or only shows up once in a while. Older adults often bruise easily from minor injuries. … to the forearms, hands, legs, and feet. As a person ages, the skin becomes less flexible and thinner because …
