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… Preventing Choking On this page: Overview Overview Don't drink too … Do not give popcorn, nuts, or hard candy to children younger than 4, and supervise older children when they eat … that may cause choking, such as marbles or jacks. Look for age guidelines when selecting toys for children. Do not let …
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… Eye Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … a stye, usually is not a problem.) You might also have a fever. Yes Symptoms of infection around eye No Symptoms of … or aspirin to relieve pain. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 . Get more help for children. Having another …
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… Objects in the Ear On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … bodies) inserted into the ear usually do not cause much damage. But objects that are inserted with force can damage the … with objects in the ear most often occur in children younger than age 5 and in people who have problems with …
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… Decongestants On this page: Overview Overview Decongestants may … the label . Decongestants are not recommended for children younger than age 6. If your child's doctor tells you to give a medicine, …
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… Skin Rashes: Home Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Home treatment … until the itch is gone. Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the …
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… COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency On this page: Overview Overview What … and the bloodstream. It helps protect the lungs from the damage caused by inflammation that can lead to emphysema and … are more likely to develop emphysema and to do so at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). AAT deficiency …
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… Asthma in Children On this page: Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What … or bloody mucus (sputum). Your child has a new or higher fever. Call your doctor if: Your child needs to use … Tylenol) for pain relief. ( Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome .) …
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… Kidney Stones On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … have another problem, such as: Severe nausea or vomiting. Fever and chills. Severe pain in your side in the area of your kidney …
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… Recurrent Ear Infections and Persistent Effusion On this page: Overview Overview If a child has … loss occurs, which is especially a concern in children age 2 and younger. Normal hearing is very important when young …
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… Barking Coughs in Children On this page: Overview Overview If your child has … if the barking cough returns. Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger …
