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… does not respond, follow these steps. Adults and older children who have reached puberty For an adult or an older … an AED if there is one nearby. Start CPR. Babies and young children until the age of puberty For a baby or young child … a second.) Rescue breathing is more important to do for children and babies than adults. Give 30 compressions to 2 …
Medications
… or wasting. Somatropin is also used to increase height in children with certain disorders (such as Noonan syndrome, … lung/breathing problems may be caused by this medication in children with Prader-Willi syndrome. Those at higher risk include males, severely overweight children, or those with serious lung/breathing problems ( …
Medications
… Overdose sections. This medication should not be used by children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of … is based on your condition and response to treatment. In children, dosage is also based on age and weight. Follow the … of this drug, especially QT prolongation (see above). Children may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug, …
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… and whole grains. To help prevent anemia in babies and children, follow recommendations for feeding infants. Make sure that babies and children get enough iron. If you're pregnant, you can take … can happen in people who need a lot of iron, such as small children, teens, and pregnant women. Not absorbing iron well …
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… elbows. What Happens Eczema is most common in babies and children. It tends to come and go over months to years. It is common for the rash to get infected at times. Most children outgrow it. But some teens and adults continue to … with it, though usually not as bad as when they were children. Health problems caused by eczema There are some …
Healthy eating
… every time they eat that food. About 7% of babies and young children have food allergy. Children can outgrow some food allergies. The foods that … peanut and tree nut butters. They are choking hazards for children until about 4 years of age. Peanut butter and tree …
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… refuse to use an arm or leg or refuse to stand or walk (for children who are old enough to walk)? Not wanting to use an … quickly after a sudden illness or injury. Babies and young children often have several symptoms of shock. These … The child may not know where he or she is. Pain in children under 3 years It can be hard to tell how much pain …
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… problems. That's because they lose muscle mass as they age. Children may have leg problems for the same reasons as adults or for reasons specific to children. Problems are often caused by being too active or by the rapid growth of bone and muscle that occurs in children. It may help you better understand leg problems if …
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… windpipe or lungs (aspirated). This happens most often in children who are younger than 3 years and in adults who are … manoeuvre) is used to clear a blockage in adults and children older than 1 year. Back blows and chest thrusts are … objects with lead can be easily swallowed, especially by children. A disc battery that is swallowed can burn, …
Medications
… is given through the nose and is recommended for healthy children and adults. It is not recommended for people with a … with weakened immune systems (for example, due to cancer). Children aged 2 to 17 years who are taking aspirin should … Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious condition. Also, children in this age group should not use products …
