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… Thumb-Sucking Versus Pacifier Use On this page: Overview Overview Many parents of a … preferable over the other. Also, although parents can encourage a child to suck a pacifier rather than a thumb, they can't control which the child will prefer. The advantages and disadvantages of pacifier use and thumb-sucking …
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… Bullying: How to Help Your Child Who Bullies On this page: Overview Overview It can be hard to … Bullying Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years Healthy Habits for Kids Current …
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… Thyroid Nodules On this page: … You are more likely to develop a thyroid nodule if: You are older. Thyroid nodules are more common in older people. You are female. Women are more likely than men …
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… throughout B.C. They are reported online as hourly average concentrations. Air quality is also reported in the form … Disease (COPD) are at greater risk. Young children and older adults are also at risk. Symptoms may include: … Wheezing Shortness of breath Irritation of the nasal passage, throat and eyes Symptoms may be worse in cold weather, …
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… Using eyedrops To use eyedrops , follow these tips: For older children and adults: While tilting your head back, … eyedrops. When using eye ointments, follow these tips: For older children and adults: Pull the lower eyelid down with … Using eyedrops To use eyedrops , follow these tips: For older children and adults: While tilting your head back, …
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… Light Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview How Well It Works Risks Related … or visual disturbances. Headaches. Agitation. Fatigue. Nausea. You can relieve these side effects by decreasing the … or visual disturbances. Headaches. Agitation. Fatigue. Nausea. You can relieve these side effects by decreasing the …
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… Epidural Anesthesia On this page: Overview Overview An epidural … and other vital functions. You may also have itching, nausea, shivering or pain at the injection site from the … and other vital functions. You may also have itching, nausea, shivering or pain at the injection site from the …
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… Substance use can be viewed on a spectrum with varying stages of benefit and harm. There can be risks associated with … Substance use can also lead to addiction. Anyone, at any age or any stage of their life can experience problematic or risky use of …
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… October 24, 2024 Download PDF: Document English On this page: Introduction What is vaping? Youth and vaping Laws and … products. While legal for sale in B.C. to anyone over the age of 19, vapour products and other electronic cigarettes … still exposes users to chemicals that can cause lung damage. Vaping could also expose users to nicotine, which is …
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… Living With a Spinal Cord Injury On this page: Overview Rehabilitation Bladder Care Bowel Care … above the level of spinal injury. Nasal stuffiness. Nausea. A slow heart rate ( bradycardia ). Goose bumps below … infection . These include: Fever and chills. Nausea and vomiting. Headache. Reddish or pinkish urine. Foul-smelling …
