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… pressure, brain damage, and stomach and kidney problems in adults. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of an environmental … throat. Second-hand smoke is especially bad for babies and young children whose lungs are still developing. Children … ear infections, pneumonia, and bronchitis in the first few years of their lives. Second-hand smoke can make asthma …
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… My Feelings Diabetes: Home Blood Sugar Diary Diabetes in Adults: Record of My High Blood Sugar Emergency Diabetes in … to Stop Drinking Asthma Action Plan Exercise Planning Form Parenting: Family Rules Form Planning to Be More Active When … to Stop Drinking Asthma Action Plan Exercise Planning Form Parenting: Family Rules Form Planning to Be More Active When …
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… Teen's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity On this page: Overview Overview Sexual orientation … Anxiety Disorder Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years Growth and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years
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… Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer Actionset Overview A metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with a regular spacer has a mouthpiece that some younger children find hard to use. But a mask spacer that … (MDI) with a regular spacer has a mouthpiece that some younger children find hard to use. But a mask spacer that …
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… Ear Infections and Persistent Effusion On this page: Overview Overview If a child has repeat … occurs, which is especially a concern in children age 2 and younger. Normal hearing is very important when young children are learning to talk. Ear …
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… Arm Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your … weakness, or changes in temperature or colour. Older adults have a greater chance of having arm problems. That's … Yes Arm problem No Arm problem How old are you? Less than 5 years Less than 5 years 5 years or older 5 years or older …
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… Prediabetes On this page: Topic Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What … 2 diabetes. Blood tests used to identify prediabetes in adults include: Fasting blood glucose test . This test is … Woman's Story: Linda, 39 Linda works full-time, has three young children, and has zero time for the gym. So when she …
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… Healthy Attitudes Toward Food and Exercise On this page: Overview Overview There are many ways that adults can help children and teens develop a healthy … child about his or her weight or shape. Avoid encouraging a young person to lose weight. Express love and concern for …
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… attack the teeth for 20 minutes or more after you eat. Over time, these acids destroy tooth enamel, causing tooth … medicines, or by breathing through your mouth. Older adults are more likely to have a dry mouth. Having diabetes. … whose teeth are still growing, are more likely than adults to have tooth decay. This is because the minerals in …
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… or fatigue No Weakness or fatigue How old are you? 3 years or younger 3 years or younger 4 to 11 years 4 to 11 years 12 … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …