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… a child is coughing and able to talk, stay calm and encourage them to cough the object or food out. However, you … when they absorb water, causing a more complete airway blockage. What are common causes of choking in children? Foods: … – take small bites, chew food well and eat slowly Teach older children not to give food or small toys to younger …
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… Laminectomy for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve roots caused by age-related changes in the spine. It also is done to treat … These complications may be more serious in an older adult. Possible complications include: Problems from …
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… Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … the blood normally increases as the prostate enlarges with age. PSA may increase because of inflammation of the … Your doctor will also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the …
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… your baby should get their vaccines starting at 2 months of age. Most vaccines need to be given as more than 1 dose, or … for babies. Babies need their first dose at 2 months of age to begin building protection against whooping cough. … infancy after 3 doses. The 4th dose given at 18 months of age is a booster dose to provide protection to last until …
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… Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early On this page: Overview Screening, Birth to 23 Months Screening, 2 to … more likely it is that it can be cured or successfully managed. When you treat a disease early, you may be able to … and how often you get screening tests may depend on your age, your sex, your health status, and your risk factors. In …
Medications
… Tepotinib - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … the dust from the tablets. Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, swelling, tiredness, abdominal … the dust from the tablets. Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, swelling, tiredness, abdominal …
Medications
… Alendronate - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … this medication. Side Effects Stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, gas, or nausea may occur. If any of these effects … this medication. Side Effects Stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, gas, or nausea may occur. If any of these effects …
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… Ramucirumab - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … the next dose. Side Effects See also How to Use section. Diarrhea, headache, nausea, vomiting, mouth sores, or … the next dose. Side Effects See also How to Use section. Diarrhea, headache, nausea, vomiting, mouth sores, or …
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… Erdafitinib - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … sores/pain, change in how food tastes, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss, … sores/pain, change in how food tastes, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss, …
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… Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … better or if it gets worse. Side Effects Nausea, gas, or diarrhea may occur. If any of these effects last or get … better or if it gets worse. Side Effects Nausea, gas, or diarrhea may occur. If any of these effects last or get …
