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… Fluoride During Childhood On this page: Overview Overview … you use a rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste up to age 3. Ask your dentist if this is right for your child. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. footnote 1 Tooth decay is reduced in …
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… Sensory and Motor Growth in Newborns On this page: Overview Overview Newborn senses … attracted to bold and contrasting patterns. By 3 months of age, infants can look directly at and follow objects. Around … usually develop 20/20 or 20/40 eyesight by 3 years of age. Newborn motor skills Motor skills develop as your …
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… Cromolyn - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … substances (such as histamines) that can cause skin and gut problems. How To Use Take this medication by mouth 15 to 20 … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before …
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… Iohexol Liquid - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … have any serious side effects, including: signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) A very … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before …
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… Betaine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … bone formation, brittle bones (osteoporosis), and eye problems (such as dislocated eye lens, nearsightedness). … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before …
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… smoke have a greater risk of suffering from: Breathing problems, such as increased coughing, wheezing, pneumonia … to second-hand smoke can have a greater risk of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How … suffer more from chronic coughing, wheezing and breathing problems Second-hand smoke can cause fluid to build up in …
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… Breast Cancer (BRCA) Gene Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … this test if you or your family have certain health problems or risk factors. Examples include having one or … children. This information could also affect your relationship with your partner or other family members. You may worry …
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… Coronary Calcium Scan On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … exposure to radiation may cause cancer and other health problems. But in most cases, the risk of getting cancer from … exposure to radiation may cause cancer and other health problems. But in most cases, the risk of getting cancer from …
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… there is a good chance that your illness can be cured or managed, your doctor may advise you to first try available … such as: Is it possible to cure my illness? Some health problems can be cured or managed successfully for many years … such as: Is it possible to cure my illness? Some health problems can be cured or managed successfully for many years …
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… include the total intake from food and any supplements. Age Aim for 0-6 months 200 mg 6-12 months 260 mg 1 to 3 … such as yogurt and cheese Fortified plant-based beverages such as fortified soy beverage Tofu made with calcium sulfate Canned fish with bones …