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… Pneumonia On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma. Are younger than 1 year of age or older than 65. Have an impaired immune system. Drink …
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… because of another health problem. Surgery can remove blockages and make the sinus openings bigger. This helps the … problems. Do not give cough and cold medicines to a child younger than 6 unless your child's doctor has told you to. … effects, which may include allergic reaction, nausea, and diarrhea. Steroid nasal sprays can cause side effects, which …
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… the pylorus remains intact. The pylorus controls food drainage from the stomach. The pylorus is connected to a lower … sweating, dizziness, rapid heart rate, and often severe diarrhea. It can also cause belly pain, cramping, and … in children. footnote 1 Weight-loss surgery for people younger than 18 is not usually available in Canada. Compare …
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… Impetigo On this page: … fingernails short. You can cover the sores with a loose bandage. The sores need air to heal. Call your doctor if you do … Handwashing Mouth Problems, Non-Injury Rash, Age 11 and Younger Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: …
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… Infertility On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … pregnant after 6 to 12 months of trying, depending on your age. How is it diagnosed? Doctors can do tests and ask you … infertility is not known. Rates of infertility and miscarriage increase with age. Female fertility peaks in the late …
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… Allergy Shots for Allergic Rhinitis On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect After Treatment Why … can usually be combined into one or two shots. Children younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. Children ages 3 to 4 may find it hard to get many shots over a long …
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… Warts and Plantar Warts On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms … warts from spreading. Keep your warts covered with a bandage or athletic tape. Don't bite your nails or cuticles, as … to help relieve pain. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 , because of the risk of Reye syndrome , a …
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… breast cancer, and one of them was diagnosed before age 50, your family history is stronger and your risk of … will happen in your case. Out of 100 women who are at average risk , about 13 will get breast cancer sometime during … may need to do this more often. You may also need to start younger, or have additional screening tests. This is …
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… Sun Protection to Prevent Sunburn On this page: Overview Overview Limit the amount … playing or exercising outdoors. It's safest to keep babies younger than 12 months out of the sun. Do not use sunscreen on babies younger than 6 months old. Sunscreen should never be used to …
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… virus (HIV) is an example of a virus that damages the immune system so that the body is unable to fight … (Atopic Dermatitis) Environmental Illness Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Flu: Signs of …
