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… Acetaminophen Use in Young Children On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol, … cause stomach upset and other side effects. Be sure to follow these medicine precautions. Your child's … are rare. Nausea and rash are the most common. High doses of acetaminophen can contribute to liver and …
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… Fluoride During Childhood On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Fluoride is a … water are safe for children and adults. If your child has a high risk of getting cavities, your dentist may recommend … away from children. If you think your child may have swallowed too much fluoride, call your local poison control …
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… Breast Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Experts agree that … Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommends the following guidelines. footnote 1 Ages 40 to 49: Regular … standard MRI may be used as a screening test if you have a high risk of breast cancer. This includes testing positive …
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… Nearsightedness (Myopia) On this page: Related Information What is … eye care specialist if you have changes in your vision. Related Information Eye Problems, Non-Injury Farsightedness … eye care specialist if you have changes in your vision. Related Information Eye Problems, Non-Injury Farsightedness …
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… Lung Function in COPD On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Lung function means … test for COPD mean? Your FEV1 and FVC numbers are lower than normal when you have COPD, and they get lower as … symptoms Grade FEV1 and symptoms Mild COPD (grade 1) 80% or higher. People at this stage may not have shortness of …
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… Injuries From Scuba Diving On this page: Related Information What are pressure … injuries from scuba diving? Scuba diving can expose you to high waves and dangerous sea life. But the more likely … surface (decompresses) at the right rate, the nitrogen can slowly and safely leave the body through the lungs. But if a …
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… Kawasaki Disease On this page: Related Information What is Kawasaki … disease is a rare childhood illness that affects the blood vessels. The symptoms can be severe for several days. … the heart arteries. Aspirin to help pain and fever and to lower the risk of blood clots. Aspirin therapy is often …
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… Heart Murmur On this page: Related Information What is a heart murmur? A heart murmur is an extra sound that the blood makes as it flows through the heart. Your doctor uses a stethoscope to …
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… Using Nitroglycerin for Angina On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator. This is a medicine that widens (dilates) blood vessels. It can relieve angina quickly. That's because … bring blood and oxygen to the heart. This improves blood flow to the heart muscle, which relieves symptoms. …
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… Testicular Prosthesis On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A testicular prosthesis is a … a testicular prosthesis include infection and bleeding or blood clots in the scrotum. But these problems aren't … that matches the adult size of the normal testicle. Related Information Undescended Testicle Current as …
