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… Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness On this page: Overview Overview … not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Prevent dehydration. Encourage your … not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Prevent dehydration. Encourage your …
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Risks of Smoking Cigars and Pipes On this page: Overview … Overview Cigars and pipe tobacco are harmful and are not risk-free alternatives to smoking. They're addictive. They … health problems. Smoking cigars and pipes can increase the risk of cancers of the lung, head, and neck. Smoking cigars …
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Risks and complications during pregnancy Last updated … can occur during pregnancy. You may have underlying health risk factors that can increase the chances of having a … with your healthcare professional regularly and discuss any risk factors with them. They will monitor you for issues and …
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… Medicines That Increase the Chance for a Heat-Related Illness On this page: Overview Overview Many medicines … able to judge whether you need treatment for a heat-related illness. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … able to judge whether you need treatment for a heat-related illness. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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Food Allergies On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … by things like allergies to medicines or insect stings, foodborne illness, irritants in foods, or exposure to skin …
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… Smoking: Health Risk for Family Members On this page: Overview Related … and bronchitis in the first few years of life. Have a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). But you … and bronchitis in the first few years of life. Have a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). But you …
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… Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Screening On this page: Overview … tools that doctors use. They may show that your risk is higher or lower than it really is. But the tools give you … tools that doctors use. They may show that your risk is higher or lower than it really is. But the tools give you …
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Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease On this page: … Overview Things that put you at risk for coronary artery disease are the things that lead to … quitting smoking, being active, eating heart-healthy foods, and staying at a healthy weight. …
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… Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Risk of Sudden Death On this page: Overview Related … people who have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are at high risk for sudden death. It can occur at any age, but it is … be caused by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. To find out your risk of sudden death, your doctor will do tests and ask you …
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… Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cold Injury On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Drinking alcohol may increase the risk of injury from cold exposure. Alcohol: Changes your … our content . … Overview Drinking alcohol may increase the risk of injury from cold exposure. Alcohol: Changes your …