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… Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children On this page: Get Started Get Started … only for adults. These medicines could cause serious health problems if given to a child. Be sure to read the package … you give fever medicine to a baby who is 6 months of age or younger. This is to make sure the baby's fever is not a sign …
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… Bronchiolitis On this page: … common in infants and is the leading cause of serious lower respiratory illness. What causes it? Bronchiolitis is caused … prevent it? It is common for children to get respiratory problems (such as bronchiolitis caused by a viral …
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… Colds On this page: … common infection of the nose, sinuses, or throat (upper respiratory infection). Colds are caused by viruses. They're … Flu) Protecting Your Child From Infections Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 12 …
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… (Heimlich Manoeuvre) Nosebleeds Objects in the Eye Rash, Age 12 and Older Blisters Sprained Ankle: Using a … and Human Bites Antihistamines Anxiety Arm Injuries Arm Problems, Non-Injury Back Problems and Injuries Black Widow … Hook Removing an Object From a Wound Removing Splinters Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory …
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… COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency On this page: Overview Overview What … are more likely to develop emphysema and to do so at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). AAT deficiency … Citations American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society (2003). ATS/ERS: Standards for the …
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… Whooping Cough (Pertussis) On this page: … from spreading it to those who are at risk for more serious problems. With good care, most people recover from whooping … less often. Coughing fits can still happen with other respiratory infections. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor …
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… Health Topics Abdominal Gas and Colic Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abuse: Signs of Abuse-Related Injuries … and Formula-Feeding Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness Common Types of Birthmarks Complications … and Adults Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Developmental Problems: Testing Diaper Rash Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger …
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… Acute Bronchitis On this page: … people who get acute bronchitis get better without any problems. But it can be more serious in older adults and … Often a person gets it a few days after having an upper respiratory tract infection such as a cold or influenza …
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… Premature (Preterm) Infant On this page: Overview Health Tools Delivery of Your Preterm Infant Taking Care of Yourself Health Problems in Preterm Newborns Treatments a Preterm Infant May … the winter. This may help reduce the risk of problems from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. To help protect …
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… Object Stuck in a Child's Airway On this page: Overview Overview An object can … the airway. Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Current as of: March 1, …
