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… the catheters up into your heart. X-rays and other images of the heart help the doctor see where to move the … usually gets rid of SVT. What are the risks? Overall, problems might happen in about 3 people out of 100. footnote … 3 This means that about 97 people out of 100 may not have problems. If problems happen during and soon after the …
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… Self-Care Supplies On this page: Overview Overview More of your health care takes place … helpful first-aid supplies to have at home: Adhesive bandages, such as Band-Aids, in assorted sizes Adhesive tape, … clippers Pillbox Scissors Thermometer If you have children younger than age 6, consider adding these: Bulb aspirator or …
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… Eye Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … you having trouble seeing? This means you are having new problems reading ordinary print or seeing things at a … or aspirin to relieve pain. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 . Get more help for children. Having another …
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… Autogenic Training On this page: What is … relieve the symptoms of stress. It can also be helpful with problems such as generalized anxiety, fatigue, and … such as medicines. AT is not recommended for: Children younger than age 5. People with severe mental or emotional …
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… Guaifenesin Sustained-Release - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … used for ongoing cough from smoking or long-term breathing problems (such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema) unless … have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. This product (sustained-release) is …
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… use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under … can be used for children who are older than 5 years of age. It is not recommended for children younger than 5 years of age, because it is hard for them to …
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… Insect Repellents On this page: Overview Overview You … DEET causes cancer or other illnesses. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and other experts suggest that it is … The PHAC does not recommend the use of icaridin on children younger than age 6 months. footnote 1 Permethrin. Permethrin …
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… Concussion On this page: … you again. In rare cases, concussions cause more serious problems. Repeated concussions or a severe concussion may … activities. Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Health and Safety, Ages …
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… Pneumonia On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … tests if your symptoms are bad or you have other health problems. How is pneumonia treated? Pneumonia that is caused … chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma. Are younger than 1 year of age or older than 65. Have an …
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… diabetes use an insulin pump instead of daily shots to manage their disease. The pumps give them more freedom to eat, … they want. A pump can be an important tool in preventing problems like very low blood sugar. But using an insulin … For example, you might trade off between your belly, your hip, and your thigh. Keep the infusion set at least 2.5 cm …
