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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … child. Experts say not to give decongestants to children younger than 6 years. In rare cases, fluid buildup that … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to treat fluid buildup in your child's middle ear …
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… of pregnancy related complications. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. By protecting yourself from extreme heat, you can help reduce these … illness HealthLinkBC File #35b Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat For more information on …
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… Nail Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … the shape or texture of nails. These may occur for many reasons. Some nail changes, such as the forming of ridges, are … the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or make them …
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… Burns to the Eye On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … in an adult or older child may be different than in a young child or baby . Yes Diabetes or immune problem No … the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or make them …
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… Pressure injuries usually occur over bony areas, such as your sit bones, hips, lower back, elbows, heels, and … surfaces (friction). Not getting enough nutrition to keep your body working well (malnutrition). Not being able to get … Having a disease that affects how well blood circulates in your body, such as diabetes or peripheral arterial disease. …
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… intense in an already colicky baby. What are signs that your baby has had enough to eat? Babies give cues during … are. Pay attention to these cues to help determine when your baby has had enough to eat. A baby who is hungry will … want to suck. The amount of food each baby needs varies. Young babies usually do not take more breast milk or formula …
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… Nausea and Vomiting, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … milk or formula, and exposure to tobacco smoke are other reasons why your baby may spit up. Most vomiting in children is …
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… Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or make them …
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… The doctor will inject numbing medicine in the skin over your bone. He or she will put a needle through your skin and … How To Prepare Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may increase the risk … is removed from the front of the pelvic bone. Babies and young children may have the sample taken from the front of …
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… to the other eye. If you think you have pink eye, call your doctor to find out the best way to treat it. And if you … away. Certain health risks may increase the seriousness of your symptoms. If you have other symptoms like eye pain or a … In these cases it is especially important to see a doctor. Young children with pink eye may also have an ear infection, …