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… Acetaminophen On this page: Overview     Overview Acetaminophen … Follow all instructions on the label. Children 11 years and younger: Give acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do … a fever lasts more than 3 days.   Back Problems and Injuries Chronic Pain Low Back Pain …
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… Rubber Bulbs On this page: Overview Overview A rubber … nose to swell or bleed. Bronchiolitis Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Current as of: March 1, …
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… Cough Symptoms in Children On this page: Overview Overview A cough that is … down the back of the throat (post-nasal drip) from an upper respiratory infection, such as a cold, sinusitis, or … is present without other symptoms. Any cough in a baby younger than 3 months, even without other symptoms, needs to …
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… or illness. Learn more in this section. Hip injuries & problems Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older Hip Problems, Age 12 …
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… Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Overview … your blood sugar in a target range reduces your risk of problems from diabetes. These problems include eye disease … before meals and a different range for after meals. Youth (younger than 18 years old) with type 1 diabetes In general, …
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… Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … children may be more affected than adults are. Examples of problems that are more serious include: A severe allergic … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of …
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… Chickenpox (Varicella) On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … or blisters (pox) all over the body. Chickenpox can cause problems for pregnant women, newborns, teens and adults, and … one person to another. It most often spreads through the respiratory tract, such as mucous membranes of the mouth and …
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… Strep Throat On this page: Prevention Symptoms When to Call a … of a cold. Check your symptoms Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems Examinations and Tests Your doctor will examine … Antibiotics Wisely Mononucleosis (Mono) Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory
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… Grief and Grieving On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens … moments of relief, peace, or happiness. Grieving can cause problems such as headaches, loss of appetite, or trouble … influence the way a person grieves a death. Children younger than age 7 Children younger than 7 usually perceive …
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… Pleurisy On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … it? In young, healthy people, an infection of the lower respiratory system by a virus or bacteria may cause … kidney disease. How is it diagnosed? Many different health problems can lead to pleurisy, so your doctor will look for …