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… and avoid complications from mucus buildup and blockage by performing an airway clearance technique (ACT). … positions except babies, who should not be placed in the head-down position ("tipping"). Tipping a baby can cause … of congestion may require less treatment time than an older child who sounds congested and is coughing a lot. At …
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… Craniosynostosis On this page: … is a problem with the skull that causes a baby's head to be oddly shaped. In rare cases it causes pressure on … soon, the baby's brain usually develops normally, but the head has an odd shape. This is what happens in most cases. …
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… Staying Safe When You Have Balance Problems On this page: Overview Overview When you have … How to keep yourself safe You can reduce your risk of injury when you have vertigo by following these suggestions. … cause you to trip. Dizziness: Light-Headedness and Vertigo Preventing Falls in Older Adults …
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… more common in young children. Most preschoolers and school-age children have not had it. If the virus spreads, children … could result in the baby developing anemia, or in a miscarriage or still birth, although this is rare Babies born to … of liquids to prevent dehydration Reduce fever, and relieve headache and joint pain with acetaminophen or ibuprofen …
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… Oxycodone/Aspirin - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … side effects occur: slow/shallow breathing, unusual lightheadedness, severe drowsiness/dizziness, difficulty waking … to drugs/alcohol) brain disorders (such as seizures, head injury, tumor, increased intracranial pressure) underactive …
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… Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … of the prostate ( prostatitis ) or prostate cancer . An injury, a digital rectal examination, or sexual activity … of the prostate ( prostatitis ) or prostate cancer . An injury, a digital rectal examination, or sexual activity …
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… Varicose Veins On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … in life. Varicose veins happen more often as people get older. Varicose veins often form during pregnancy. They … of varicose veins. Prolonged sitting or standing. Smoking. Injury to the veins. Blood clots. Learn more Pregnancy: …
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… Lumbar Spondylosis On this page: What is lumbar spondylosis? Spondylosis is age-related change of the bones (vertebrae) and discs of the … can range from mild to severe. What causes it? As your body ages, the discs between the bones of the spine become …
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… Cervical Spondylosis On this page: … and get better throughout the day. You may also have a headache. If bony growths are pushing against a nerve root … and get better throughout the day. You may also have a headache. If bony growths are pushing against a nerve root …
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… Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles On this page: Overview Overview If you are biking … the following suggestions can help you minimize the risk of injury: Don't put your child in a bike seat before they are … the following suggestions can help you minimize the risk of injury: Don't put your child in a bike seat before they are …
