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… How Asthma Develops in Children On this page: Overview … allergies. In most cases of persistent asthma, the first symptoms (such as wheezing ) start in the first years of … child has persistent asthma, he or she may have: Developed symptoms before age 3. Had allergies in infancy and …
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… Depression Screening in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Related … is a quick way for a doctor to see if your child has symptoms of depression. This screening is often part of a … faster. Talk to your doctor if you or your child has symptoms of depression. During screening Your teen or older …
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… Early years, children and youth Last updated January 7, 2025 Overview … physical fitness and cognitive function and reduces symptoms of depression. In contrast, higher amounts of … duration. Adults play an important role in encouraging children and youth to achieve a daily balance of physical …
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… Family Therapy for Depression in Children On this page: Overview Overview … within the family. Family conflict can trigger depression symptoms or make them worse. And family therapy aimed at … within the family. Family conflict can trigger depression symptoms or make them worse. And family therapy aimed at …
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… Activities for school age children Last updated June 30, 2021 Trying lots of different … and sports – even playing more than one sport – helps children find out what they like and what they are good at. If children do well at a particular physical activity, they’re …
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… Grief: Helping Children Understand On this page: Getting Started Related … Getting Started Be honest about the loss. Not telling children about a major loss may cause them to develop unrealistic fears and concerns. Children may also feel insecure because they know the adults …
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… Gastroenteritis in Adults and Older Children On this page: … may have foodborne illness from a canned food and you have symptoms of botulism (blurred or double vision, trouble … have streaks of blood. Talk to your doctor if: You have symptoms of mild dehydration (dry mouth or passing only a …
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… Physical Activity for Children and Teens On this page: How Exercise Helps Children and Teens Health Tools Tips for Helping Your Child … Your Teen How Exercise Helps Children and Teens Physical activity is key to lifelong …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Children On this page: Overview … screening for type 2 diabetes every 2 years for some children. Children who have not reached puberty and have 3 or more …
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… Preventing Poisoning in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview … Many of the items in our homes can be poisonous to children—household cleaners, medicines, cosmetics, garden … toxic substances or get them on his or her skin. Young children have the highest risk of poisoning because of their …
