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… Cuts On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … is more likely with a bite injury. Cuts that have damage to tissues under the cut. Injuries to nerves, tendons, … 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 …
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… Stress in Children and Teenagers On this page: Overview Overview Children and … outdoor play, and solo and group sports. Write or draw. Older children often find it helpful to write about the …
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… Relieving a Cough On this page: Overview Overview Coughing is your … substances and mucus from your lungs and upper airway passages. Productive coughs are often useful. Don't try to stop … to advise you. Use cough medicines with caution if you are older than 60 or if you have chronic breathing problems. …
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… Face-Lift (Rhytidectomy) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … incisions are needed. How many you need will depend on your age, the number of wrinkles you have, and other factors. The … new position. Why It Is Done Face-lifts are done to make an older face look younger by getting rid of wrinkles, lifting …
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… Cataracts On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … cloudy area in the lens of the eye. They block the passage of light to the retina . Nerve cells in the retina … they can cause vision problems. Cataracts are common in older adults. But changes caused by aging don't always lead …
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… Bottle-Feeding On this page: Overview How to Bottle-Feed When to Feed Your Baby When … chest. Stroke the centre of your baby's lower lip to encourage the mouth to open wider. A wide mouth will cover more of … How often your baby needs to eat will depend on your baby's age and how hungry they are at that moment. Here are some …
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… First Appointment On this page: Overview Overview Print this form and fill in the … When was my last menstrual period? _____________ At what age did my menstrual cycles begin? _________ My cycles are: … explain: When was I last screened for colon cancer (if I am older than 50)? ________________ If the results were …
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… Colds On this page: … saline (saltwater) nasal washes to help keep your nasal passages open and wash out mucus and allergens. You can buy … Illness Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Coughs, Age 12 and Older Difference Between Influenza (Flu) and a Cold …
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… Preventing Choking On this page: Overview Overview Don't drink too … or hard candy to children younger than 4, and supervise older children when they eat these foods. Cut hot dogs and … that may cause choking, such as marbles or jacks. Look for age guidelines when selecting toys for children. Do not let …
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… Osteoporosis Risk in Younger Women On this page: During childhood and teenage years, new bone grows faster than existing bone is … their 30s and 40s, are at lower risk for osteoporosis than older women. But your risk increases if you: Have already …
