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… you age, it may take you longer to remember things. Not all older adults have memory changes. But these changes can be a … memory loss, or altered alertness How old are you? 3 years or younger 3 years or younger 4 to 11 years 4 to 11 … difficulty, like balancing your chequebook or preparing a meal. Confusion may range from mild to severe. A person who …
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… It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can … may not get the correct dose. Take this medication with a meal or snack as directed by the doctor. Depending on your specific …
Medications
… usually twice daily (12 hours apart). Eat a fat-containing meal or snack just before or just after taking this medication. … usually twice daily (12 hours apart). Eat a fat-containing meal or snack just before or just after taking this …
Medications
… your specific health needs. Uses In Canada, tryptophan is sold as a prescription drug to treat mood disorders (such as … has prescribed this medication, take it by mouth with a meal or snack as directed by your doctor, usually 3 to 4 times a …
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… perspiration Positioning on forehead Exposure to cold or hot weather before temperature measurement Follow the … mouth method 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 hold the …
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… or school, or problems with the law. Not keeping up with old friends and activities. The person may find new friends and not want old friends to meet them. These signs don't always mean that … or school, or problems with the law. Not keeping up with old friends and activities. The person may find new friends …
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… a storybook instead of offering a bottle. Your 18-month-old still drinks from a bottle. Start using a cup to feed … baby extra hugs and attention instead of going back to the old way of feeding. Weaning … a storybook instead of offering a bottle. Your 18-month-old still drinks from a bottle. Start using a cup to feed …
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… Surgery in the past month No Surgery in the past month How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … of your specific symptom or problem. Or it may give you ideas about its cause. It will also help prepare you to talk …
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… abnormal heart rhythms. You're expected to live more than 1 year. Your ejection fraction is lower than normal. You have … After the procedure. Problems can also happen months or years after the ICD is implanted. These problems are related … to keep a short distance away from your ICD. Many household and office electronics do not affect your ICD. You will …
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… produce a lot of earwax. This tapers off as they grow older. Earwax is normally produced only in the outer half of … problem No Earwax problem How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or …
