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… Allergy Shots for Allergic Rhinitis On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect After Treatment Why … younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. Children ages 3 to 4 may find it hard to get many shots over a long … about whether allergy shots are right for your child. Older adults may be taking medicines or have other medical …
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… to prepare and give insulin injections. If your child is age 10 or older, he or she may be able to give insulin with … into the belly with a insulin pen . Cleanup and storage After giving your child's injection, be sure to: Store …
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… Prostate Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview The … benefits and risks of prostate cancer screening at about age 50. footnote 1 Men with higher risk may wish to discuss the need for screening at a younger age. Some things that put men at a higher risk include: …
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… Drug Use and Your Health On this page: Facts About Drug Use Health Risks of … after the drug wears off. Or you may be more sensitive to pain, have sleep problems, lose interest in everyday … Seeing things that don't exist (hallucinations) Signs in older adults Drug problems in older adults may go unnoticed, …
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… Orphenadrine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … needs. Uses Orphenadrine is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… Sucralfate - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … Keep taking this medication even if you do not feel ulcer pain. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting … tube feeding use of a breathing tube (tracheotomy) Older adults may be at greater risk for developing high …
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… products contain elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, … causes symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, chest pain and headaches. Gastro-intestinal symptoms can also … doubt, contact your local health authority’s environmental agency, the Drug and Poison Information Centre or your local …
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… HIV: Stages of Infection On this page: Overview Overview The … Health Organization (WHO) classifies HIV infection into 4 stages: footnote 1 WHO stages of HIV infection Stage 1 (HIV …
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… people who have diabetes. In anyone, it may cause stomach pain and upset. It also can make the heart beat faster. … it can give me that little extra help I seem to need. John, age 50 I realize that I didn't gain my extra weight in just … people who have diabetes. In anyone, it may cause stomach pain and upset. It also can make the heart beat faster. …
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… has to be removed. Other problems sometimes occur, such as pain or discomfort in the breast area. Silicone implants can … me feel stronger after the trauma of cancer. Claudia, age 42 When my doctor first mentioned that I could have my … has to be removed. Other problems sometimes occur, such as pain or discomfort in the breast area. Silicone implants can …
