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… Ear Canal Problems (Swimmer's Ear) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … adults who also have diabetes , people who have HIV , and children who have impaired immune systems . But it can be … or infection of the ear canal include: Allergies. Bony overgrowths in the ear canal called exostoses. Bubble baths, …
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… Teens With Diabetes: Issues for Parents On this page: Overview Overview The teen years … These behaviours combined with the normal cycle of rapid growth spurts and periods of slow growth make it hard to … Common ways that teens with diabetes rebel Your teenager may be very mature and assume the right amount of …
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… Monitoring Asthma Treatment On this page: Overview Overview The severity of … more spirometry tests. This test may be difficult for small children. It usually can be done with children older than 4 … includes how often you or your child has missed work or school because of asthma, any reduction in usual activities, …
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… Finger, Hand, and Wrist Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … common because of decreased blood flow to the hands or damage to nerves of the hand . Pregnancy may cause redness, … draining from the area. A fever. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… Influenza (Seasonal Flu) On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What … at higher risk of problems from the flu. They include young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with … in groups, such as in nursing homes, hospitals, shelters, schools, and day cares. Working, visiting, or living in any …
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… Types of Headache On this page: Overview Overview Common types of … Pain is so bad that it makes it hard to work or go to school Nausea or vomiting Feeling worse around light and … hours Cluster Headaches Headaches in Children Migraine Headaches Tension Headaches …
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… Mouth Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-care Preparing For … at all (severe dehydration). Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you … signs of an allergic reaction. Adapted from: Anaphylaxis in Schools and Other Settings , Copyright 2005-2009 Canadian …
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… Snoring On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … of the airway vibrate. This usually is caused by a blockage (obstruction) or narrowing in the nose, mouth, or throat … throat. Enlarged tonsils are a frequent cause of snoring in children. Blocked nasal passages, which make it more …
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… Cataracts On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … history of cataracts may also develop them. Sometimes children are born with cataracts. What causes them? Aging … But certain lifestyle habits may help slow cataract growth. These include: Not smoking. Wearing a hat or …
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… Fever Seizures On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … called fever convulsions or febrile seizures) can occur in children who have an increase in body temperature. You may … seizure. The chance of another fever seizure varies with age. About 30% to 50% of children who have a fever seizure …
