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… Association (CSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certify wood stoves and other burning … and lungs and cause shortness of breath If you have a respiratory illness, you may be at higher risk of … to lung tissue May cause inflammation, leading to heart problems Some combustion particles may contain …
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… Cromolyn Nebulizer Solution - Inhalation On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … air, or allergens such as pollen. Controlling breathing problems may decrease time lost from work or school. If you … face mask or mouthpiece). Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist about the proper use of the equipment …
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… Difference Between Influenza (Flu) and a Cold On this page: Overview Overview Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both types of upper respiratory infections (URIs) . Both are caused by viruses. … Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both types of upper respiratory infections (URIs) . Both are caused by viruses. …
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… Allergy Shots for Allergic Rhinitis On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect After Treatment Why … can usually be combined into one or two shots. Children younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. Children ages … had a recent heart attack, unstable angina , or other heart problems or are taking beta-blockers . Are unable to …
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… Arthritis: Deciding About Total Joint Replacement On this page: Overview Overview If your child has … surgical team of the potential for cervical (neck) spine problems. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis … surgical team of the potential for cervical (neck) spine problems. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis …
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… Warts and Plantar Warts On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms … medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Warts: Should I Treat Warts? Cause A wart is … to help relieve pain. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 , because of the risk of Reye syndrome , a …
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… Cleaning Up Diarrhea On this page: Overview Overview When cleaning up … Cancer: Home Treatment for Diarrhea Diaper Rash Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Noroviruses (Norwalk …
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… Clotting Factor Replacement for Hemophilia On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … to infuse themselves with clotting factors at about age 10. Younger children and those who have developed antibodies … bleeding episodes. You might also have a lower risk of problems linked to bleeding. These problems include …
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… breast cancer, and one of them was diagnosed before age 50, your family history is stronger and your risk of … may need to do this more often. You may also need to start younger, or have additional screening tests. This is … may include hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, urinary problems, vaginal dryness, and pain with sexual intercourse. …
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… Tips: Helping Your Child Stay Safe and Healthy On this page: Get started Get started … fantasy and reality. Before your children act, encourage them to stop, take a breath, and think about the … time (not including time for schoolwork). None for children younger than 2 years footnote 1 One hour or less for …
