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… just like with any other part of your body, there can be problems with your immune system. Human immunodeficiency … virus (HIV) is an example of a virus that damages the immune system so that the body is unable to fight … Environmental Illness Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Flu: Signs of …
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… Hip Fracture On this page: … your stay in the hospital. It can also reduce pain and problems from the surgery. Sometimes surgery is delayed for … of falling. Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older Osteoporosis …
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… developing? Here are some things to keep in mind. On this page: Vision Hearing Signs of ear infection Vision Babies can … Signs of ear infection The most common cause of hearing problems in very young children is ear infection (otitis … loss If you think your baby is having ear or hearing problems contact your healthcare provider immediately. …
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… Dextromethorphan/Acetaminophen/Antihistamine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … (4 grams) of acetaminophen a day. People with liver problems and children should take less acetaminophen. Ask … have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold …
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… - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … (4 grams) of acetaminophen a day. People with liver problems and children should take less acetaminophen. Ask … have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold …
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… - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … (4 grams) of acetaminophen a day. People with liver problems and children should take less acetaminophen. Ask … have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold …
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… Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview Tooth decay and … clean the teeth with a soft toothbrush. If your child is younger than 3 years, ask your dentist if it's okay to use a … of fluoride toothpaste. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. Start flossing your child's teeth when …
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… a little relief if your symptoms are caused by other health problems, such as rheumatoid arthritis, hypothyroidism, or diabetes. Treating these problems often makes carpal tunnel symptoms get better or go … Sometimes surgery is done to prevent lasting nerve damage. You will likely have a nerve test to see if you are at …
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… Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … may squeeze or partly block the urethra. This often causes problems with urinating. BPH occurs in almost all men as … Genetics may play a role, especially for severe BPH in men younger than 60. Men older than 50 have higher chances of …
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… COPD Flare-Ups On this page: Overview Overview At times, your … two most common causes of a COPD flare-up, or attack, are respiratory tract infections, such as acute bronchitis or pneumonia , and air pollution. Having other health problems, such as heart failure or an abnormal heartbeat …