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… Getting Enough Potassium On this page: Overview Overview … The recommended daily amount of potassium varies by age. Most people need the following amount each day. … potassium Age Daily potassium intake (in milligrams) 1–3 years 2,000 mg 4–8 years 2,300 mg Females, 9–13 years 2,300 …
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… Glaucoma Screening On this page: Overview Overview If you … that you have a complete eye examination at least every 10 years. This includes tests that check for glaucoma. footnote … according to the schedule below: footnote 1 Over age 40: at least every 3 years Over age 50: at least every 2 …
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… Effective Parenting: Discipline On this page: Overview Overview Positive … to understand its meaning. This is usually around age 3 years. Have the child sit in a place where there are no … Establishing Limits With Your School-Age Child Growth and Development, Ages 12 to 24 Months Growth and Development, …
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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 … and to do so at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). AAT deficiency is a rare disorder and is the …
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… Objects in the Nose On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … often in less than 1 hour . This can cause serious damage to the sensitive mucous membranes that line the nose. … from an object in nose How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older …
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… Laminectomy for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … 2 to 4 weeks to return to work. But if your job requires physical labour, it may take 4 to 8 weeks. Why It Is Done … not have surgery. This difference continues for at least 4 years after surgery. footnote 2 After 10 years: People …
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… Dementia On this page: Cause Symptoms What Happens When to … is different for each person. Some people stay the same for years. Others lose skills quickly. Your chances of having … for dementia. To diagnose dementia, your doctor will do a physical examination and ask questions about illnesses and …
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… Asthma in Teenagers and Adults On this page: Health Tools … treatment. How is asthma diagnosed? Along with doing a physical examination and asking about your health, your … , cockroaches, and animal dander may influence asthma's development. Asthma is much more common in people who have …
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… Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Can Affect Children On this page: Overview Overview Adverse childhood … in a way that makes the child afraid they will be hurt. Physical abuse. An adult hits, kicks, or physically hurts a child. Sexual abuse. An adult (or older …
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… daily activities of life. However, with supports, self-management skills and/or treatment, individuals with a mental illness can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. Physical activity is recommended to be included as part of … bipolar disorder less is understood about the impact of physical activity on mood, but is acknowledged as important …
