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Asthma

… how-to information in topics such as: Asthma in Teens and Adults . Asthma: Measuring Peak Flow . Asthma: Taking Charge … Pollutants in Your Home Treating Asthma in Babies and Younger Children Open/close information section Medical … Pollutants in Your Home Treating Asthma in Babies and Younger Children Open/close information section Medical …

Influenza Flu Complications

… is an infection of the lungs. It rarely causes death in young, healthy people. But it can often be life-threatening in older adults, people who have other diseases, and pregnant women. … is an infection of the lungs. It rarely causes death in young, healthy people. But it can often be life-threatening …

Weight-Bearing Exercises to Maintain Healthy Bones

… osteoporosis . They help you build strong bones as a young person. And they help you maintain your bone thickness … osteoporosis . They help you build strong bones as a young person. And they help you maintain your bone thickness …

Child Safety Air Pollution

… of air pollution. That's because they breathe faster than adults, which causes them to inhale a lot of pollution … relative to their weight. Use care when you take your young child outdoors, especially for physical activities. … relative to their weight. Use care when you take your young child outdoors, especially for physical activities. …

Dyslexia

… the child to listen to and repeat instructions. Provincial laws may require schools to set up a learning plan to meet … Following is a list of ways parents can help their young children who have dyslexia develop reading skills. … the child to listen to and repeat instructions. Provincial laws may require schools to set up a learning plan to meet …

Rash Age 11 and Younger

… Rash, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Sick Baby is sick (sleepier than usual, not eating or drinking like usual) Does your child have symptoms of shock … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You …

Down Syndrome Helping Your Child Eat Independently

… placed high enough so that he or she can see others eating. Young children are more likely to try to eat independently … a favourite food and putting it to his or her mouth. Teach drinking from a cup (without a lid) by using thick liquids. … a favourite food and putting it to his or her mouth. Teach drinking from a cup (without a lid) by using thick liquids. …

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram ERCP

… Preparing for the procedure You may need to stop eating and drinking before the day of the procedure. If this is the … anesthesia. People who have serious heart disease and older adults who have other chronic diseases have a greater chance … Preparing for the procedure You may need to stop eating and drinking before the day of the procedure. If this is the …

Biting

… Overview Is it normal for a child to bite? Most children younger than age 3 bite someone else at least once. Most … . Most often they bite their caregivers. Sometimes a young baby bites his or her mother during breastfeeding. … such as at daycare. Most biting can be prevented when adults help children find better ways to express their …

Swimmers itch

… States. Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water bodies … the presence of schistosomes and their larvae is higher Younger children’s skin can be more sensitive than the skin … family doctor or HealthLink BC. Antihistamines may make young children sleepy. Antihistamines may stimulate the …