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… 9 even if they received the Men-C vaccine when they were younger. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #23b … even if treated. Permanent complications include brain damage, deafness and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection … contact. The disease can result in severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …
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… Asthma Treatment Goals On this page: Overview Overview The … asthma symptoms and reducing the risk for future problems. footnote 1 , footnote 2 Controlling symptoms Many … in preschoolers, children and adults. Canadian Journal of Respiratory, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine , 5(6): …
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… COPD: Lung Volume Reduction Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery … than other people with COPD. Certain other serious medical problems. For other people LVRS, compared to medical … pulmonary disease exacerbations. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine , 177(2): 164–169. …
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… Care of an Insect Sting On this page: Overview Overview Insect stings … and redness. Note : Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the …
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… Tick Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … diseases, and most tick bites don't cause serious health problems. But it's important to remove a tick as soon as you … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of …
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… Dizziness: Light-Headedness and Vertigo On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … help you and your doctor narrow down the list of possible problems. Light-headedness is a feeling that you are about … Yes Dizziness No Dizziness How old are you? 3 years or younger 3 years or younger 4 to 11 years 4 to 11 years 12 …
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… your teeth are softer and not fully formed. And when you're younger, you tend to heal faster. You may never have any problems with your wisdom teeth, especially if you're … can be hard to clean. Sometimes a cyst can form that can damage the bone or roots . Most problems with wisdom teeth …
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… your health, stay active and eat well this fall. On this page: Staying healthy this fall Understanding health risks … Activity Services . Understanding health risks during fall Respiratory illnesses Several respiratory viruses are causing illness in B.C. including …
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… Vital Signs in Children On this page: Overview Overview Vital … ranges for vital signs for your child can help you notice problems early or relieve concerns you may have about how … Fleming S, et al. (2011). Normal ranges of heart rate and respiratory rate in children from birth to 18 years: A …
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… Drinking Enough Fluids (Babies and Young Children) On this page: Overview Overview When your child … are vomiting. Constipation, Age 11 and Younger Dehydration Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems Sports-Related Dehydration Urinary Problems and …
