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… the throat. Your doctor shines a light in your mouth and wears a mirror on his or her head to reflect light to the … direct laryngoscopy helps a doctor: Find the cause of voice problems, such as a breathy voice, hoarse voice, weak voice, … of a lump in the throat, or mucus with blood in it. Check injuries to the throat, narrowing of the throat …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best … is given in grade 6 because: The vaccine works better at a younger age. Preteens make more antibodies after getting the vaccine …
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… Impetigo On this page: … has already been irritated or injured because of other skin problems such as eczema , poison ivy, insect bites, burns, … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . Media gallery Impetigo … …
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… Swollen Lymph Nodes On this page: Overview Overview What are lymph … such as an injury, infection, or tumour develops in or near the lymph node. Which lymph nodes are swollen can help … on either side of the neck, under the jaw, or behind the ears commonly swell when you have a cold or sore throat. …
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… Hirschsprung Disease On this page: … in male babies. And it can be linked to other medical problems that your doctor may want to check for. In rare … medical problems, such as Down syndrome and congenital heart disease. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of …
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… Lidocaine/Prilocaine Cream - Topical On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … skin and surrounding area. Do not use this product in the ears. If this product alone cannot completely numb the area … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before …
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… Asthma in Children On this page: Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What … that your child's asthma is not controlled and can cause problems. Asthma attacks can be life-threatening, but you … Asthma often begins during childhood or the teenage years and may last throughout your child's life. Asthma is …
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… Intussusception On this page: … right away. If not treated, it can cause life-threatening problems, such as an infection ( peritonitis ) or a hole or … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . Media gallery …
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… the wrist. Provide warm, water resistant, slip proof footwear. Give your toddler mittens. Attach these to coat … cold. Look for whiteness and numbness on the cheeks, nose, ears, fingers, and toes. If you think your toddler has …
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… Arthritis: Deciding About Total Joint Replacement On this page: Overview Overview If your child has … in height and size if total joint replacement affects nearby growth areas in the bones. Size of the bones. Older … surgical team of the potential for cervical (neck) spine problems. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis …
