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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Young children are more likely than older children or adults to put small objects up their noses. … against the object. This is called pressure necrosis. Older children and adults can also inhale objects while working …
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… periods that last 1 to 2 hours to become acclimated. Children need 10 to 14 days to acclimate. You can also start … periods that last 1 to 2 hours to become acclimated. Children need 10 to 14 days to acclimate. You can also start …
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… within 2 to 3 hours of getting the DTaP or DPT shot. Children may be fussy and have other mild symptoms such as … within 2 to 3 hours of getting the DTaP or DPT shot. Children may be fussy and have other mild symptoms such as …
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… puts out hot steam. A cool-mist humidifier is better for children. The mist from a humidifier may be more comfortable … puts out hot steam. A cool-mist humidifier is better for children. The mist from a humidifier may be more comfortable …
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… or acetaminophen, as directed. Do not give aspirin to children. Offer the person extra fluids for the next two to … or acetaminophen, as directed. Do not give aspirin to children. Offer the person extra fluids for the next two to …
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… there is a support group in your area for parents of children with ADHD. If there is no group in your area, talk … there is a support group in your area for parents of children with ADHD. If there is no group in your area, talk …
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… do not sweat as effectively, or do not feel thirsty. Small children, who can't transfer heat very well. People with … do not sweat as effectively, or do not feel thirsty. Small children, who can't transfer heat very well. People with …
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… temperature is too low (hypothermia) or too high (fever). Children tend to have higher fevers than adults. Often you … temperature is too low (hypothermia) or too high (fever). Children tend to have higher fevers than adults. Often you …
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… at night and may or may not have a short nap Night waking Children are quick to develop habits, and waking at night to …
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… dose. Adults should take the suspension without food. Children should take the suspension with food. If vomiting … you have taken protease inhibitors to treat HIV before. For children, the dosage is also based on age and weight. Be … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …