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… Sleep Apnea: Fibre-Optic Pharyngoscopy On this page: Overview Overview Fibre-optic … that allows your doctor to look into the upper part of your respiratory system . He or she may use it to help decide how … that allows your doctor to look into the upper part of your respiratory system . He or she may use it to help decide how …
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… D-Xylose Absorption Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … a blood or urine sample. This test is done to help diagnose problems that prevent the small intestine from absorbing … water for 8 to 12 hours before having this test. Children younger than 9 years old should not eat or drink anything …
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… Peripartum Cardiomyopathy On this page: What is peripartum … stretches more than normal and becomes weak. It may cause problems, such as heart failure. This means your heart can't … medicines to treat preterm labour. Pregnancy-related heart problems are more common and more likely to cause death in …
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… Sleep and Your Health On this page: Overview Overview Everyone knows … don't have the energy to get through your day. But sleep problems that go on for a long time can affect your health. … have mood swings. You may have trouble learning, solving problems, and remembering. And not getting enough sleep is …
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… Restless Legs Syndrome On this page: Health Tools Symptoms Examinations and … When you don't get enough sleep, you may start to have problems getting things done during the day because you're … sometimes get restless legs while they are pregnant. Other problems that are sometimes linked to restless legs syndrome …
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… the vaccine as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 12 months of age. They receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 months of age if they have any of the following medical conditions: No … of the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine at 2 years of age. The polysaccharide vaccine protects against more types …
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… File #69g) Starting solid foods At about 6 months of age, your baby needs more nutrients and is ready to start … Your toddler: Nutritious meals for picky eaters Food safety Younger children are at a higher risk of foodborne illness … be limited or avoided: Safe Food Handling for Children Ages 5 and Under (PDF, 511KB, Government of Canada ) …
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… Living With a Spinal Cord Injury On this page: Overview Rehabilitation Bladder Care Bowel Care … begins. At first, the focus of rehab is to prevent other problems related to your SCI. And it helps you relearn how … things you can do to help prevent lung problems. Ask your respiratory therapist about coughing and breathing exercises …
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… mental alertness Red, hot, dry skin (in the late stages of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at … a cool indoor environment. They include: People 65 years of age or older who may not compensate for heat stress … have chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory disease People who have mental illnesses such as …
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… Pinworms On this page: What are pinworms? … don't carry disease, and they rarely cause serious health problems. Sometimes people get a skin infection from … treatment. Pinworm medicine may not be safe for children younger than 2 and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. …
