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… and avoid complications from mucus buildup and blockage by performing an airway clearance technique (ACT). Postural drainage and chest percussion (PD & P) is one of several airway … of congestion may require less treatment time than an older child who sounds congested and is coughing a lot. At …
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… Absence Epilepsy On this page: Overview Overview Childhood absence epilepsy develops between ages 4 and 10. It causes very brief absence seizures that … muscle jerks. Juvenile absence epilepsy develops between ages 10 and 17 and causes similar seizures. Many children …
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… physical activity to your healthy lifestyle, no matter your age or activity level. Ask us your physical activity … accurate) Please select one of the following: Female Male Age (in years) Postal Code (no space) Enter your physical …
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… Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … may first notice symptoms in children who are in this age group. How is ADHD treated? Treatment for ADHD will depend on the age of the person. It may include behaviour therapy and …
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… Aura and Seizures On this page: Overview Overview Aura is the term … or body. Feeling separated from your body. Anxiety or fear. Nausea. An aura is often the first sign that you are going … or body. Feeling separated from your body. Anxiety or fear. Nausea. An aura is often the first sign that you are going …
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… (HealthLinkBC File #50a) Immunizations at 2 months of age (HealthLinkBC File #50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age (HealthLinkBC File #50j) Immunization, your baby's first … of the hip Developmental problems: Testing Gastroesophageal reflux in babies and children Orchiopexy for …
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… Time-Out On this page: Overview Overview Time-out means … enough to understand. This usually begins around 3 years of age. Time-out is not a punishment. It is an opportunity for … period. The rule of thumb is 1 minute for each year of age, with a maximum of 5 minutes for time-out. At the end of …
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… Failure to Thrive On this page: … or height more slowly than other children of the same age and sex. A baby who has failed to thrive may seem slow … Information Child Abuse and Neglect Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, Ages 12 to 24 …
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… Puberty Issues On this page: Overview Overview Puberty is the time of life when … In general, puberty usually starts for girls between the ages of 9 and 11, and for most boys between the ages of 9½ and 13, although the exact age at which puberty …
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… Undescended Testicle On this page: Conditions Basics … testicle hasn't dropped by the time he is 6 months of age, your doctor may suggest treatment. What causes it? … probably want to check your baby again at 3 to 6 months of age. By this time, the testicle may have moved into place on …
