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… Relieving a Cough On this page: Overview Overview Coughing is your … substances and mucus from your lungs and upper airway passages. Productive coughs are often useful. Don't try to stop … of alcohol. Others contain codeine. Don't give codeine to children younger than age 18. There are many choices. Ask …
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… Coping Strategies to Avoid Harming a Baby On this page: Overview Overview If you want to … overwhelmed, exhausted, and extremely frustrated. Help manage your frustration and anger by learning healthy ways to … your baby. Abusive Head Trauma Colic Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Current …
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… Inhalant Use On this page: Overview Overview Inhalants are … of amyl nitrite, called poppers or snappers, is often packaged and sold in small bottles. Common room odorizers also … and Drug Use in Young People Drug Use and Your Health Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Current …
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… breastfeeding is well established. When babies go through a growth spurt they may want to nurse more often for a couple … increase the milk supply as your baby requires it. Baby's Age Baby's Stomach Size Day 1 Size of a shooter marble (5-7 …
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… Breast Cancer On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that normally help control cell growth. But a rare, inherited change (mutation) in one of … for longer than 12 months or who breastfed several children. BRCA gene changes People who do a gene test and …
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… Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water bodies may be … swimmer’s itch may be present. Not all beaches have signage for swimmer’s itch. If you are unsure about the water, avoid areas with lots of weed growth. There may be more snails and larvae around aquatic …
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… Penicillin G Benzathine - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … long-acting penicillin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. How To Use This medication is given by … on your medical condition and response to treatment. For children, the dosage is also based on age and weight. If you …
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… Denosumab - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … herbal products). Denosumab is not recommended for use in children. It may slow down a child's growth and affect tooth development. This medication must …
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… Dapsone - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … by decreasing swelling (inflammation) and stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral … on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on age and weight. For …
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… in B.C. Translation services are available in over 130 languages. On this page: Navigation Services Nursing Services … in pediatric nutrition are available to support infants, children and youth with their health and well-being. This … problems Food allergies Vitamin and mineral supplementation Growth above or below expected patterns Learn more about …
