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… Chickenpox (Varicella) On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … or blisters (pox) all over the body. Chickenpox can cause problems for pregnant women, newborns, teens and adults, and … one person to another. It most often spreads through the respiratory tract, such as mucous membranes of the mouth and …
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… Strep Throat On this page: Prevention Symptoms When to Call a … of a cold. Check your symptoms Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems Examinations and Tests Your doctor will examine … Antibiotics Wisely Mononucleosis (Mono) Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory
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… Grief and Grieving On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens … moments of relief, peace, or happiness. Grieving can cause problems such as headaches, loss of appetite, or trouble … influence the way a person grieves a death. Children younger than age 7 Children younger than 7 usually perceive …
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… Pleurisy On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … it? In young, healthy people, an infection of the lower respiratory system by a virus or bacteria may cause … kidney disease. How is it diagnosed? Many different health problems can lead to pleurisy, so your doctor will look for …
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… Thumb-Sucking On this page: Is … disorder, such as anxiety . Does thumb-sucking cause any problems? Thumb-sucking in children younger than 4 is usually not a problem. Children who suck …
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… Swallowed or Inhaled Objects On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … pass through the rest of your digestive tract without problems. It will show up in your stool in a few days. If … Making the Most of Your Appointment Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory
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… Grief: Helping Children Understand On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Be … help your child work through the grief. Keep your child's age and emotional development in mind as you help your child … death in different ways as they grow and develop. Children younger than age 2 cannot express with words what is going …
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… Colic On this page: What To Expect Home Treatment When To … is not related to health conditions, such as digestion problems. But having gas in the belly can make crying worse. … in second-hand smoke can increase a baby's risk for respiratory problems, ear infections, and asthma. Comfort …
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… Environmental Illness On this page: Overview Health Tools Indoor Air Pollutants Preventing Health Problems From Indoor Pollutants Outdoor Air Pollutants Water … including cancer, asthma, coronary artery disease, and respiratory infections. It can make your eyes and nose burn …
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… Sprains and strains Ankle Sprain Calf Muscle Injury Groin Problems and Injuries Hamstring Muscles Heat After an Injury … Injuries: Prevention and Treatment Pressure Injuries: Stages Preventing Blisters Puncture Wounds Razor Bumps … or Limb Ear problems Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Joint problems and injuries Anterior Cruciate …