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… Ear Tube Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How Its Done What To Expect Why It Is … and shaped like a hollow spool. Doctors suggest tubes for children who have repeat ear infections or when fluid stays … the surgery. Your child will probably be able to go back to school or child care the next day. Follow-up visits to the …
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… Cold Temperature Exposure On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … return quickly when you get warm. No permanent tissue damage occurs. Frostbite is freezing of the skin and the … of hypothermia include shivering (in adults and older children); clumsy movements; apathy (lack of concern); poor …
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… Shoulder Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … or a fall onto a shoulder or outstretched hand or arm. Damage to one or more of the four tendons that cover the … transplant. Not having a spleen. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… Stimulate Your Baby's Learning On this page: Overview Overview When you cuddle, … You also help your baby learn. Here are some ways to encourage learning and cognitive development . Show your baby new … Information Cognitive Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months How Reading …
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… With Physical, Emotional, or Behavioural Problems On this page: Overview Overview Being a parent of … a break while your child uses community services (such as school programs, social skills training, job training, and … there is a support group in your area for parents of children with the same condition. Local and national groups …
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… Breast Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview … mammograms are the best screening test for people at average risk of breast cancer. Guidelines for when to start … screening program in your area. For people who are at average risk for breast cancer, the Canadian Task Force on …
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… Nose Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … . You can call a local child or adult protective services agency, the police, a spiritual advisor, or a health … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… Signs of Drug Use On this page: Overview Overview Signs that a … that are getting worse. New problems at work or school, or problems with the law. Not keeping up with old … is using substances. The behaviour could be due to work or school stress. Or it could be a sign of depression or …
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… Family Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … may be asked to delegate more responsibilities to their children. The number of sessions required varies, depending … within their relationship. A child has behaviour or school problems. Children or teens have problems getting …
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… Story: Quitting Smoking Takes More Than Willpower On this page: Nancy's Story Nancy's Story Nancy started smoking in nursing school. It helped relieve the stress of school. But years later, something happened to make her …