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… and too much urination due to these conditions, and helps prevent dehydration. Desmopressin is also used by adults who … up at night to urinate. Desmopressin is also used to treat children who wet the bed at night. It helps decrease the …
Medications
… needs. Uses Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by … the inhaler if it has been washed or placed in water. If a child is using this medication, a parent or other … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Keep the inhaler in the foil pouch until …
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… on the label . Decongestants are not recommended for children younger than age 6. If your child's doctor tells you to give …
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… ranges in colour from light to dark brown or orange. In children, earwax is usually softer and lighter than the … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … RelatedInformation Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older …
Medications
… or bladder (incontinence). Uses Dabigatran is used to prevent stroke and harmful blood clots (such as in your legs … food as directed by your doctor, usually twice a day. Children should take the first dose in the morning and the …
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… for more than 30 minutes after bowel movement Is pain preventing you from having a bowel movement? Yes Rectal pain … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Constipation, Age 11 and Younger Self-Care Here are some things you can do to help …
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… or brain. It can even be deadly. But you can do a lot to prevent this infection. What causes it? You get malaria when … that repellent with 10% or less DEET is safe to use with children older than 6 months. Read and follow all …
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… trouble getting the sample to the lab on time. Samples from babies and young children may be taken from diapers (if the stool does not …
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… any age. Touch Touch is a wonderful and needed sensation. Babies who are not touched do not thrive. Children who are … people may think of STIs as a problem that affects only young people. But older adults can get STIs too. Do the following things to help prevent STIs: Use a water-based lubricant when you have sex. …
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… Overview The teen years may be the hardest time for young people with diabetes and their parents. Normal teen … the right amount of responsibility for their diabetes care. If so, your job as a parent of providing supervision … It may help for your teen to: Use an insulin pump. Some young people like using the pump because it's a less obvious …
