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Medical tests
… Thyroid Hormone Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … development of the brain, especially during the first 3 years of life. Intellectual disability may occur if a baby's … newborns are screened for congenital hypothyroidism. Older children also need thyroid hormones to grow and develop …
Healthy eating
… and their butters, soy products like tofu and soy beverage, meats, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, and yogurt. … 1. Find out how much protein you need Most adults over 19 years of age need about 0.8 grams (g) of protein per … different protein needs than what is recommended above: children and youth pregnant and breastfeeding women some …
Health topics
… Exercise and Physical Activity Ideas On this page: Overview Overview Aerobic exercises … include walking your dog, doing housework, and playing with children. Finding the right activity Experts say to do … walk, try to exercise in the early morning or after work or school. Instead of doing one 45-minute session, do three …
HealthLinkBC files
… Home isolation will help stop the spread to others. Young children and people with weak immune systems are at the … taxis or airplanes Do not go to public places like work, school, church, stores, shopping malls, restaurants or movie … Your used masks and tissues can be put in the regular garbage. Be sure to wash your hands frequently, especially after …
Health topics
… remember: Safety latches might make it more difficult for children to open cupboards, but they don’t make it … and out of reach. More tips for childproofing your home: Image Use hardware mounted swing gates at the top and bottom … ways to explore Your toddler: Health and safety, birth to 2 years … Childproofing your home for a toddler …
Health topics
… Undescended Testicle On this page: Conditions Basics … testicle hasn't dropped by the time he is 6 months of age, your doctor may suggest treatment. What causes it? … probably want to check your baby again at 3 to 6 months of age. By this time, the testicle may have moved into place on …
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… for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … are: Used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. Rarely used to treat snoring in adults. Not used … and swallow for a few days. Children who are younger than 3 years and who have other conditions, such as Down syndrome, …
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… combine nicotine replacement products. People younger than age 18 can't buy the over-the-counter products, but a doctor … I think I finally am going to be able to quit. Dave, age 42 I thought about taking medicine to quit smoking, but … start craving a smoke, and I'd go back to cigarettes. A few years ago, my doctor suggested I try taking a medicine and …
Medications
… Breath-Activated Inhaler - Oral Inhalation On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
Medications
… Tiotropium - Inhalation On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. This medication must be used regularly to be … left in the cartridge. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
