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… Changes in Your Nails On this page: Overview Overview There are many … wear shoes that fit. Spoon-shaped nails are more common in children and are usually temporary. They also occur with … horn nail" is an unusually thickened nail that occurs with age. Clubbing of the fingers is a condition in which ends of …
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… Clioquinol/Hydrocortisone - Topical On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … is an antibiotic that works by preventing the growth of fungus/bacteria. Hydrocortisone is a mild … in the affected skin. This medication should not be used by children younger than 2 years. How To Use Use this …
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… Speech and Language Delays: Common Misconceptions On this page: Overview Overview Significant … Mild and temporary speech delays can occur. And some children learn new words faster than others do. But if your …
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… Ifosfamide - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … as testicular cancer). It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use This medication is given … for storage details. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… Alpelisib - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … cancer. Alpelisib may also be used to treat a certain overgrowth disorder, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum (PROS). … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… Using Vaporizers and Humidifiers On this page: Overview Overview Humidifiers and … puts out hot steam. A cool-mist humidifier is better for children. The mist from a humidifier may be more comfortable … gets too close to the device. Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger …
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… Interactive Tool: How Do Temperatures Compare? On this page: What do the results tell you? What's next? … temperature is too low (hypothermia) or too high (fever). Children tend to have higher fevers than adults. Often you … to treat fever, see: Body Temperature . Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older . Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger . …
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… Boric Acid for Vaginal Yeast Infection On this page: Overview Overview Some … of infection you have. Follow the instructions on the package. You may find it easier to use boric acid capsules at … But when used by mouth (internally), on open wounds, or by children, boric acid is toxic. Keep boric acid out of the …
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… Flatfoot (Pes Planus) On this page: … or flattened out. One foot or both feet may be affected. Children as well as adults may be flat-footed. Most children are flat-footed until they are between the ages of 3 and 5 when their longitudinal arch develops …
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… Crying Child That Is Not Acting Normally On this page: Overview Overview Crying is a … use an arm or leg or refuses to walk or stand. (This is for children who are old enough to walk. Children usually start to walk when they are 9 to 15 months of age.) If your child isn't acting normally, check for a fever …