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… your blood pressure is and your risk for heart disease. Children and teens Children and teens typically have their blood pressure … prevention, and treatment of hypertension in adults and children. Canadian Journal of Cardiology , 34(5): 506–525. …
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… bronchial tubes. Wheezing can be a sign of asthma in children, but it does not always mean that a child has asthma. Children younger than 5 often develop wheezing during a respiratory infection. Children with a family history of allergies seem to be more …
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… long-term effects of medicines used to treat depression in children and teens are not fully known. But experts believe … can help your child feel better. FAQs What is depression in children and teens? Depression is a serious mood disorder … can cause this to happen. Depression runs in families. Children and teens who have a parent with depression are …
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… a health condition. Grief: Coping With Grief Grief: Helping Children With Grief Grief: Helping Older Adults With Grief … or see or hear your loved one. Symptoms of grief in children and teens Age and emotional development influence the way a person grieves a death. Children younger than age 7 Children younger than 7 usually …
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… for short periods throughout the day, such as when your baby sleeps. You may be able to collect and store breast milk so that your partner can feed the baby while you sleep. Because both you and the baby have to … how to help your baby sleep well, see Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well . …
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… (Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology) Diabetes in children Caring for a child with diabetes requires careful … Find helpful tips: Diabetes handouts for families (BC Children’s Hospital) Diabetes in children: Food issues at school Diabetes in children: …
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… is the most common skin problem in babies and young children. The skin may look red, raw, scalded, or burned. A … soiled. Use only a mild soap if soap is needed. Don't use "baby wipes" that have alcohol or propylene glycol to clean … and young children, add 2 Tbsp (30 mL) of baking soda to a baby tub, a basin of warm water, or a bathtub. …
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… at different times of the year. Learning what triggers your allergy symptoms will help you manage and treat your … high pollen count, while damp weather lowers it. During the allergy season, TV stations, newspapers, or medical centres … (feces). Allergic Rhinitis Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Current as …
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… Your Child Get the Most From School Actionset Overview Children with ADHD may have difficulty in school. That's … the way of learning. Success in school is important to help children build healthy self-esteem and confidence. With … rights. Laws exist that ensure education rights for children who have conditions that interfere with learning. …
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… drugs can be harmful for you and for your developing baby during pregnancy. Using street drugs when you’re … increase your risk of miscarriage or preterm birth. Your baby may be born with a low birth weight, experience … baby doesn’t have withdrawal symptoms.  After withdrawal, children whose mothers used heroin during pregnancy may do …