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… who can hear the alarm and wake themselves. If attempts to use a reward system (motivational therapy), drink most … choice for your child. Moisture alarms may be used with other treatments. The alarms aren't meant for children who … to see results. footnote 2 The child drinks extra liquids during the day toward the end of treatment, to stretch the …
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… Leg Injuries Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities Returning to Play After a Head Injury During a Sporting Event To learn about first aid as well as … may trigger allergic reactions. These allergens may also cause asthma attacks. Learn about seasonal allergies, …
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… is not available. Even if you have stored clean water to use in an emergency, you may run out before the emergency … your chance of getting sick from bacteria, viruses, and other living organisms in the water. You can disinfect water … get these at stores that sell camping equipment and at some drugstores. Follow the instructions on the package. …
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… doctor within a day after tube-shunt surgery and several other times during the weeks after surgery, depending on your recovery. … you sleep. Why It Is Done Tube-shunt surgery is most often used for people who have had previous trabeculectomy surgery …
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… realizing you are doing it. You might be involved in another activity, such as reading, watching television, or … nails at one time or another. Nail-biting occurs most often during puberty . Some young adults, ages 18 to 22 years, … child to help choose a treatment method so he or she can use the treatment successfully. Nail-biting may occur with …
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… symptoms often sound and appear worse than they really are. Use moisture. How can you help manage your child's croup … not smoke, especially in the house. If the episode occurs during the middle of the night, it is a good idea to sleep … your child has severe difficulty breathing, call 9-1-1 or other emergency services immediately. Current as of: …
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… preventing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries has focused on women: women athletes injure their ACLs up to 8 … after jumping: Land with the knees bent. As the knees bend during landing, make sure they travel in a straight path. Do … not to land on one foot. If this is not possible, bring the other foot down as soon as possible to distribute weight …
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… to understand or that your child is better off not knowing. Use simple language that fits the child's age. Remember that … them. Find out whether the hospital will allow you or another family member to be in the child's room all the time. … like your child to see. See if you can schedule the tour during a less busy time, when one of the nurses in your …
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… may happen when something reminds you of your trauma. During a panic attack, you may be afraid of dying or afraid … Dizziness, shaking, or trembling. Stomach pain or nausea. Sweating. Chills or hot flashes. Feeling like you're … you can overcome your fearful reaction. Antidepressants and other medicines also are used to treat panic disorder. For …
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… or elderly women than in men or younger people. What causes it? Trochanteric bursitis can be caused by an acute … outside of the thigh to the knee area. Pain may be worse during activities such as walking, running, or sitting … reduce pressure on the hip if one leg is shorter than the other. If home treatment does not relieve pain from …