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… or whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage …
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… language development? Speech and language are the skills we use to communicate with others. We form these skills during … have a burst in talking. By 24 months, children tend to use at least 50 words and are also starting to use two-word … Talking, reading, listening, and responding to babies and young children usually are all that they need to help them …
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… Schizophrenia On this page: Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To … people with schizophrenia have paranoid thinking, which causes them to have frightening thoughts, to believe that … to others. Symptoms usually start when you are a teen or a young adult, but they may start later in life. They may …
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… is one way to measure kidney function. The eGFR is also used to find the stage of chronic kidney disease. The eGFR … measure of kidney health in some people, such as the very young or very old, amputees, or obese people. Related … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… triggered by an allergy. Non-allergic rhinitis is the term used for rhinitis that is caused by things other than … Spicy food or drink. Certain medicines, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and hormones. Hormone changes in the body (such … Spicy food or drink. Certain medicines, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and hormones. Hormone changes in the body (such …
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… pain Medicine can reduce low back pain, but it should be used along with other treatments, such as heat or ice. … Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, seem to work best for low back pain. … Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, seem to work best for low back pain. …
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… and youth Learn why physical activity is important for young people and how to support them in being active. Image …
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… can be very painful, they are not serious. They will not cause any long-lasting problems. Growing pains can start as … child's skin. Give your child acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) for pain. Be safe with medicines. … child's skin. Give your child acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) for pain. Be safe with medicines. …
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… your gums with a local anesthetic . The doctor may use a laser to remove loose gum tissue. After removing the … fairly simple and are not too uncomfortable. You can take ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin) or acetaminophen (such … fairly simple and are not too uncomfortable. You can take ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin) or acetaminophen (such …
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… "S" or the letter "C." If this curve is severe, it can cause pain and make it hard to breathe. Spinal fusion is … several hours to complete. Different techniques can be used to do spinal fusion. But the basic procedure is the … or who has disabling back pain caused by scoliosis. A very young child who has a severe spinal curve. Experts have …
