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… Productive Coughs On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A productive cough helps clear … that drains down the back of the throat ( post-nasal drainage ). Home treatment may be all that is needed to provide …
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… Child Safety: Washing Toys to Prevent Germs On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Washing and disinfecting toys … This method is a good choice for surfaces that might be damaged by chemical disinfectants, such as some furniture. …
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… Child Safety: Guns and Firearms On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The Canadian Paediatrics Society encourages parents to avoid keeping guns and firearms in the home …
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… Mucous Cyst Ganglions On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Mucous cyst ganglions usually … occur when osteoarthritis symptoms develop, at middle age or older. This type of ganglion is more common in women …
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… Teen Balance Responsibilities and Set Priorities On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Teens may start working during … in the adult workforce, such as how to balance time, manage money, and work with others. Here are some ways you can …
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… Tay-Sachs Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is … build up in the nerve cells of the brain and cause damage. There are three forms of Tay-Sachs: Infantile …
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… Fifth Disease On this page: Related Information What is fifth disease? … Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Current as …
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… Post-Polio Syndrome On this page: Related Information What is post-polio … it? Post-polio syndrome most likely arises from the damage left over from having polio. The polio virus harms the …
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… The amount of iron you need each day depends on your age, sex, whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and … (1/2 cup) 1.5 to 2.1 Potato, baked with skin 1 medium 1.9 Bagel ½ bagel 1.9 Seaweed, agar (dried) 8 g (1/2 cup) 1.7 Prune puree …
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… Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People On this page: Facts About Alcohol and Drug Use in … Finding the Right Care for Your Child Prevention Strategies Related Information For many young … severe health problems, such as an overdose or brain damage. Many illegal drugs today are made in home labs, so they …