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… care of their own needs as appropriate. For example, allow your child to work on getting dressed with elastic pants and pull-on shirts. Or encourage your child to brush his or her teeth. Since it takes … Inner Strength Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… * To figure out 80% of personal best peak flow, multiply your personal best by 0.80. To figure out 50% of personal best peak flow, multiply your personal best by 0.50. If your peak flow is lower than … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Toddler sleep Last updated June 1, 2021 Healthy sleep habits are as important as healthy eating … Regular day routines Implement daytime routines and habits. Your toddler thrives on routine Keep a regular nap schedule, even on weekends (if possible). When your day is very busy and naps are missed, your toddler may …
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… Overview Medicine helps you breathe easier and keeps your asthma under control. Daily controller medicines help … before they happen. They also reduce inflammation in your lungs. Quick-relief medicines are used when you can't … 904–912. Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… larvae of certain parasites. The parasites can get under your skin when you swim in freshwater (such as lakes and … goes away in about a week. An itching or burning feeling on your skin. Bumps on your skin that show up minutes or even … Skin Changes Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… against the lung causes the lung to collapse. This prevents your lung from expanding the right way when you try to … pain. A pneumothorax may become deadly if the pressure in your chest prevents the lungs from getting enough oxygen … Problems Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Dental X-rays are scheduled when you need them based on your age, risk for disease, and signs of disease. Why It Is … there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to. How It Is Done Dental X-rays are … the Doctor Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family …
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… Age 3 Months On this page: Overview Overview You can watch your baby's behaviour to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your baby might have hearing loss. Does your baby: Listen to … loud sounds? Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to. Tell your doctor if you get nervous in tight spaces. You may get … Disease Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… suspect low blood sugar in a child. Mild low blood sugar If your blood sugar drops below 4.0 mmol/L, you may have … of mild low blood sugar. Moderate low blood sugar If your blood sugar continues to drop, your behaviour may … Sugar Test Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
