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… for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … swallow for a few days. Children who are younger than 3 years and who have other conditions, such as Down syndrome, are more likely to have problems from surgery. The most common is having a hard time …
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… Heart Failure Complications On this page: Overview Related … of heart failure Complication What is it? What problems does it cause? Atrial fibrillation An irregular … fall out, your skin may also turn brown or reddish. Ulcers: Injuries to your swollen legs cause fluid to constantly ooze …
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… Alcohol Effects on a Fetus On this page: What … describes the range of alcohol effects on a child. The problems range from mild to severe. Alcohol can cause a … for instance. This gets more obvious by age 2 or 3 years. Growth problems. Children who were exposed to alcohol …
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… Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? Decision Point You may want to have a … based on your cholesterol levels, your blood pressure, your age and gender, and other things, including whether you … at a healthy weight. Not smoking. Managing other health problems. These include diabetes and high blood pressure. A …
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… Media and Your Child: Making Choices On this page: Many families enjoy using TV, … sleep. And it can interfere with a child's ability to learn and to form healthy relationships. How to manage your … cyberbullying, sexting, and sex offenders. Explain to your older children that you will need to check their media …
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… Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Hyperthyroidism On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … been safely used on millions of people for more than 60 years. What To Expect Most people don't feel different after … Young people get rid of radioactive iodine faster than older adults. Drink plenty of fluids during this time to …
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… Radioactive Iodine Treatment On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … Young people get rid of radioactive iodine faster than older adults. Drink plenty of fluids during this time to … or cancer cells that were not removed during surgery. Learn more Hyperthyroidism: Should I Use Antithyroid Medicine …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Drowning On this page: Overview Overview An infant or … hazards, especially for children younger than 3. An older baby or young child can fall headfirst into the water … postholes, and irrigation canals or drainage ditches are nearby. Fill holes and install fences or other barriers to …
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… Tips for Parents of Teens On this page: Overview Overview Parenting a … and promotes a sense of accomplishment. Set clear rules. Remove emotion from discipline, and focus on … what to expect. Also, doing this helps you to respond to problems appropriately. For example, if both you and your …
