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… Asthma in Children On this page: Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your … that your child's asthma is not controlled and can cause problems. Asthma attacks can be life-threatening, but you … of children and adolescents with high asthma prevalence: Findings from the third National Health and Nutrition …
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… (HIV) infection. footnote 1 , footnote 2 This is because early detection and treatment are the key to preventing newborn HIV infection. footnote 2 Although your health professional may not offer an HIV test as part of … . Keenan-Lindsay L, Yudin MH (2006, reaffirmed 2017). HIV screening in pregnancy. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline No. …
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… hurting yourself, see your doctor. You may need treatment. Screening for depression helps find depression early. And early treatment may help people recover faster. … of Suicide Adaptation Date: 10/11/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… Menopause and Perimenopause On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When To Call … of change that leads up to menopause . It can start as early as your late 30s or as late as your early 50s. How … for heart disease, osteoporosis, and other long-term health problems. If you smoke, stop. Quitting smoking can reduce …
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… Cirrhosis On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms When to Call a Doctor … the liver from working as it should. That can cause problems with blood clotting, which can lead to bleeding and … What are the symptoms? You may not have symptoms in the early stages of cirrhosis. But as it gets worse, symptoms …
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… Asthma in Teenagers and Adults On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your … be a sign that your asthma is not controlled and can cause problems. Asthma attacks can be life-threatening, but you … for asthma. If you are high-risk, seek medical care early when you have symptoms. Prevention Although there is …
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… sports and activities can also be good for children’s health. First experiences in organized sport don’t have to … and physical activity every day. Movement is vital for health and wellbeing. It’s also an important part of how … time are more likely to have a range of health and learning problems. Too much screen time and not enough physical …
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… But in future pregnancies, sensitization could cause problems. Rh sensitization during pregnancy doesn't cause … to Rh-positive blood. This is done with an Rh antibodies screening test or indirect Coombs test. If you have … while still in the uterus. This can help keep the baby healthy until he or she is mature enough to be delivered. …
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… Chickenpox (Varicella) On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your … or blisters (pox) all over the body. Chickenpox can cause problems for pregnant women, newborns, teens and adults, and … children get the chickenpox rash without first having the early symptoms. Babies 6 months old and younger may have …
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… Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) On this page: Health Tools What is … is slower than normal. A slow heart rate can be normal and healthy. Or it could be a sign of a problem with the heart's … . For some people, a slow heart rate does not cause any problems. It can be a sign of being very fit. Healthy young …