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… Rhinoplasty On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … swelling and bruising improves. You may need to keep your head elevated and relatively still for the first few days … Other problems that may occur include: Bleeding. Injury or holes to your septum (the wall that separates your …
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… Diabetes: How to Give Glucagon On this page: Overview Health Tools Giving the shot Giving the nasal … into a sharps container or back into the kit.  Turn the head to the side. slide 4 of 6 < Prev      Next > slide 4 of 6, Turn the head to the side., After giving the injection, turn the …
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… Behaviour Therapy for ADHD On this page: Treatment Overview Treatment … therapy at different ages: Preschool-age children (5 and younger) Be aware of your child's need for routine and … in a normal routine can upset your child. Warn your child ahead of time if something that isn't expected will happen. …
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… who are at least 7 years It is typically given to adults aged 18 years and older. Adults who were immunized against tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td vaccine every 10 … redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Fever, headache and muscle soreness may also occur. Acetaminophen …
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… Healthy Eating for Children On this page: Health Tools Changing Your Family's … full, they stop eating. Things get more complicated at age 2 or 3, when children begin to prefer the tastes of … 5 years and older. footnote 2 And it's best for children younger than 2 to not watch TV, watch movies, or play games …
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… Basic Dental Care On this page: Overview Common Concerns Routine Checkups Self-Care … Use a toothbrush with soft, rounded-end bristles and a head that is small enough to reach all parts of your teeth … by 12 months of age. Babies with dental problems caused by injury, disease, or a developmental problem should be seen …
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… Dementia On this page: Cause Symptoms What Happens When to … . This is the most common cause. Strokes, tumours, or head injuries. This type of dementia is called vascular … . These tests can help your doctor find a tumour or brain injury. Knowing the type of dementia a person has can help …
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… Oral Rehydration Solutions for Children On this page: Overview Overview When a child has … care provider. Dehydration Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Nausea and Vomiting, Age 11 and Younger Rotavirus …
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… Breast Lumps On this page: Overview Overview Breast lumps are … bruised. Fat necrosis may occur after a bruise or other injury to the chest or breast and can occur from weeks to … growth. Several growths in both breasts are more common in younger women. Breast cancer usually feels like a hard or …
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… Children's Growth Chart On this page: Overview Overview A growth chart is … length is measured while lying down, from the top of the head to the bottom of the foot. Older children are measured standing up with heels against a wall. Weight. Head circumference (for babies). This is the measurement …