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… Fluticasone/Salmeterol Inhaler - Oral Inhalation On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as … To help prevent osteoporosis later in life, encourage children to exercise and eat a healthy diet (including …
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… red blood cells and carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain development. How … vegetables and fruits such as broccoli, snow peas, red cabbage, bell peppers, kiwi, mango, papaya, peaches, …
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… Problems After Delivery of Your Baby On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … your baby is born. Many minor postpartum problems can be managed at home. For example, home treatment is usually all … a little depending on how you measure it. For adults and children age 12 and older, these are the ranges for high, …
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… Child Who Is Overweight: Medical Evaluation On this page: Overview Overview "Overweight" and "at risk of overweight" are sometimes used to refer to children who weigh more than expected. Doctors use the World Health Organization (WHO) growth charts or the body mass index (BMI) to measure a …
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… Chronic Constipation On this page: Overview Overview Constipation may … in your daily routines from travel or changes in your school or job. Getting older. Stress. A history of … in your daily routines from travel or changes in your school or job. Getting older. Stress. A history of …
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… Phototherapy for Psoriasis On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … is the use of ultraviolet (UV) light to slow the rapid growth of new skin cells and to decrease inflammation. This … Exposure to UV light may result in skin cancer. Skin damage. Exposure to UV light can cause sunburn and early aging …
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… Helping Your Child Recover After a Traumatic Event On this page: Overview Overview A traumatic event is a very upsetting … some examples. How can a traumatic event affect your child? Children respond to traumatic events in different ways. But … Follow your usual schedule for things like bedtime, meals, school, and activities. Make sure your child doesn't spend …
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… Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … caregivers) fail to provide a child with the food, shelter, schooling, clothing, medical care, or protection the child … caregivers) fail to provide a child with the food, shelter, schooling, clothing, medical care, or protection the child …
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… Staying Healthy Around Animals On this page: Overview Overview When you spend … other people. People who are most in need of protection are children under age 5, pregnant women, and people with weak immune systems. …
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… Molluscum Contagiosum On this page: … spread but is not harmful. This infection is most common in children. But teens and adults can also get it, often from … to other people, such as among children at daycare or school. The infection is contagious until the bumps are …
