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… Swallowed or Inhaled Objects On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … windpipe or lungs (aspirated). This happens most often in children who are younger than 3 years and in adults who are older than age 50. When you breathe in (inhale) a substance, coughing …
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… Female Genital Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … the normal balance of organisms in your vagina. The excess growth of yeast cells or bacteria can cause a vaginal … sprays, douches, and spermicides. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… every time they eat that food. About 7% of babies and young children have food allergy. Children can outgrow some food … Health Canada recommends breastfeeding until 2 years of age and beyond. Questions you may have: Should I avoid … to get the calories and nutrients you need to support the growth and development of your baby. If I offer formula, can …
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… Asthma in Teenagers and Adults On this page: Health Tools … adults. If you are looking for information about asthma in children age 12 and younger, see the topic Asthma in … Be able to do your normal daily activities, including work, school, exercise, and recreation. Prevent asthma attacks. …
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… Separation Anxiety: Helping Your Child On this page: Overview Overview Separation … separation protest) usually starts around 9 months of age, peaks near 15 months of age, and starts to fade … is a skill called object permanence. Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and …
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… Diaper Rash On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … is the most common skin problem in babies and young children. The skin may look red, raw, scalded, or burned. A … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… Diabetes-Related High and Low Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … cause low blood sugar levels. Learn how to recognize and manage high and low blood sugar levels. Then you can help avoid … during the pregnancy to keep levels within a target range. Children who have diabetes need their parents' help to keep …
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… Tick Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … signs of an allergic reaction. Adapted from: Anaphylaxis in Schools and Other Settings , Copyright 2005-2009 Canadian … Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children More self-care Insect Repellents Ticks: How to …
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… Chest Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Do not try to drive yourself. Since most of the damage to the heart muscle during a heart attack occurs in the … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… ADHD: Social Skills Training On this page: Overview Overview Social skills … appropriate environments for learning these skills. Many school districts now offer social skills classes for … curricula. Social skills training appears to help children, teens, and adults learn appropriate behaviours. …
