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… eyes, nose or throat. Allergy or asthma symptoms could get worse. Poor indoor air quality is caused by indoor air … ventilation is limited. Knowing possible causes will help you improve the quality of the air you breathe indoors. What … retardant for many years. It is sometimes still found in older homes or buildings. Asbestos does not cause a health …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … services immediately. If your food allergy symptoms are getting worse, call your doctor. It's important to know … keep their epinephrine at school or daycare and at home. Older, mature children should be taught to give themselves …
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… but a little behind in another. At routine checkups, your child's doctor will check for milestones. This is to … help you know what milestones to watch for as your child gets older. Or you can look for sources of information and …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … before you start taking pazopanib and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or … nail cutters, and avoid activities such as contact sports. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… the immune system is weak. This can occur in infants and older adults. It can happen because of a disease (such as … as corticosteroids or chemotherapy ) that change how well your body can fight infections (immunity). For a blood … or shock or a person becoming extremely ill. How To Prepare You do not need to do anything at home to prepare for the …
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… Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children On this page: Overview … an empty cup for your child to play with. Provide your older baby or toddler with healthy foods. Give your child … For example, offer meals that include whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. Mozzarella and other cheeses, yogurt, …
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… Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment … the bladder stays relaxed. The nerves and muscles work together to prevent urine from leaking out of the body. When … cause leaking. Urinary incontinence happens more often in older men than in young men, but it's not just a normal part …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … diabetes focuses on keeping blood sugar levels within a target range and doing things to reduce complications. Taking … you may need to give the insulin shots. When your child is older, they can take on this responsibility. Consider a …
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… Helping Your School-Age Child Learn About the Body On this page: Overview Overview As a parent, you are the ideal teacher to help your child learn about … Many groups offer classes that you can attend with your older child that address sexuality, what to expect during …
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… done on babies before the bones of the skull have grown together. The test looks for possible problems of premature … the brain. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to. If an older baby is having the test, it may help if the baby is a …