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… Playground Safety On this page: Overview Overview Playgrounds are fun places, but they may have hazards that can cause injury. Following some basic safety measures can help your … are safe at different ages. Closely supervise children younger than age 5. Have them play on the equipment …
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… Hyperventilation On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … dioxide, or CO2.) The decrease may make you feel light-headed. You may have a rapid heartbeat and be short of … of problems caused by asthma or emphysema or after a head injury. But it occurs most often in people who are nervous …
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… Headaches in Children On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms When to Call … headaches should you watch for? Some children, especially younger ones, may not always tell you when they feel a …
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… Child Safety: Streets and Motor Vehicles On this page: Overview Overview It takes a lot of … cars, and other vehicles. Motor vehicles can cause severe injury and death. That's why it's so important that you be … are protected from the street and cars. Don't let a child younger than age 10 play near or cross the street alone. …
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… Amblyopia On this page: Conditions Basics … Cry or complain when one eye is covered. Squint or tilt the head to look at something. Have an upper eyelid that droops. … weak eye. Cataracts Eye Problems, Non-Injury Nearsightedness (Myopia) Strabismus …
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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 … and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Facial Problems, Non-Injury Hearing Loss Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Nose Injuries …
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… Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Overview … lower than 5.0 to 10.0 mmol/L. footnote 1 Children of any age with type 2 diabetes In general, experts suggest an A1c … before meals and a different range for after meals. Youth (younger than 18 years old) with type 1 diabetes In general, …
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… Evaluating Pain in a Child On this page: Overview Overview Pain can be … Facial expressions, such as a furrowed brow, a wrinkled forehead, closed eyes, or an angry appearance. Sleep changes, … relief. Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Crying, Age 3 and Younger Hip Injuries, Age 11 and …
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… Grief and Grieving On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens … peace, or happiness. Grieving can cause problems such as headaches, loss of appetite, or trouble with thinking or … influence the way a person grieves a death. Children younger than age 7 Children younger than 7 usually perceive …
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… Broken Nose (Nasal Fracture) On this page: … brain into the nose (CSF rhinorrhea) and can occur after a head injury or after surgery on the nose or ears. Infection of …
