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Medications
… take it for a long time. The risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for … on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on weight. To reduce your … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If … a little depending on how you measure it. For adults and children age 12 and older, these are the ranges for high, … hard to breathe with activity. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… Early menopause, which means not being able to have children anymore. It also can include symptoms like hot … chemotherapy Don't have chemotherapy You will have regular checkups with your doctor to make sure that the cancer … stays in place between treatments. You will have regular checkups with your doctor to make sure that the cancer …
Medications
… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … Based on information for a similar drug (venlafaxine), children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … of appetite and weight loss. Monitor height and weight in children who are taking this drug. Consult your doctor or …
Medical tests
… . Delta waves are normally found only in young children and in people who are asleep. Theta waves are normally found only in young children and in people who are asleep. Electroencephalogram (EEG) Normal: In adults who are awake, the EEG shows mostly alpha waves and …
Medications
… the intestines. This medication should not be used by older adults, children younger than 6 years, or by people who are … herbal products). Older adults are at a greater risk of accidentally inhaling this medication when trying to swallow it. …
Medications
… other bowel problem (bowel obstruction) diabetes Older adults may be at a greater risk for loss of blood minerals … cause dehydration. This is especially likely to occur in children or older adults. Contact your doctor right away if … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… Celiac disease can lead to anemia or osteoporosis . In children, celiac disease can slow growth and weaken bones. … after they eat gluten. This is more likely to happen in children than in adults. Symptoms may come and go. They may be very mild and …
Medical tests
… site. Results Phosphate levels are usually higher in children than in adults. That's because of the active bone growth occurring in children. Results are usually available in 1 to 2 hours. …
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… glasses. Studies are being done to find the age at which children can benefit from an IOL. If your child needs … what current studies are showing about the use of IOLs in children. To correct nearsightedness, with or without … the most common cause of nearsightedness getting worse in adults. Types of IOLs Most people choose distance-vision …
