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… 2 to 4 Years On this page: Overview Overview You can watch your child's behaviour to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your child might have hearing loss. Also, pay attention to the quality of your child's speech. Children must be able to hear well for …
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… a partner or friend Walk in the mall or in the halls of your apartment building Join a walking group - explore new … getting places Take the bus Car pool Have someone come to your home Unsuitable or uninteresting programs Check program … and private fitness clubs Use a book or video to start your own program Too busy providing care for others When …
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… Overview Overview Use this form to remind you when to take your medicines. Write the medicine's name in the column on … day. Post this sheet where you can see it, such as near your medicine cabinet or wherever you store your medicines. Bring it to your doctor appointments. And …
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… Without it, you don't have the energy to get through your day. But sleep problems that go on for a long time can affect your health. Learn more about getting enough sleep and how to manage sleep problems. Sleep overview Sleep and Your Body Clock Sleep and Your Health Sleeping Better Stages …
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… replacement when you do not have enough thyroid hormones in your blood (hypothyroidism). Depending on the cause of your hypothyroidism , you may need to take thyroid hormones for the rest of your life. Thyroid hormones are usually taken by mouth. How …
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… Overview When you have asthma, certain things can make your symptoms worse. These things are called triggers. Things that you're allergic to can trigger your asthma. They may include: Dust. Dust mites. These are … (like dandruff) from dogs and cats. Indoor mould. Pollen. Your asthma can be triggered by other things too, such as: …
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… dangerous substances or methods as treatment for your baby who has colic . Potentially dangerous treatments … water. In some batches, alcohol is a main ingredient. Ask your baby's doctor before using gripe water. Medicines, such … serious and even deadly side effects in infants. If your doctor prescribes them to treat other symptoms your
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… Information Overview The inability to move a part of your body (paralysis) as a result of a tick bite is a rare … Symptoms usually start 4 to 7 days after a tick attaches to your body. Symptoms of tick paralysis include: Tingling, … numbness, or loss of feeling or movement that starts in your hands or feet. Trouble swallowing or talking. Double …
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… without a clear cause. This infection is serious. Even if your symptoms are mild, you need medical care right away. If … treated? The infection is usually treated with antibiotics. Your doctor may do a procedure called paracentesis (say "pair-uh-sen-TEE-sus") to get a sample of fluid from your belly. The fluid can be tested to help find the cause …
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… you enjoy a "good-health attitude": footnote 1 Focus on your abilities instead of your disabilities. Focus on your strengths instead of your weaknesses. Break down …