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… family and friends. Other families in your area that have children who have Down syndrome also can provide support and … respiratory infections. A narrow nose and air passages make children with Down syndrome prone to minor blockages from … in your area. An early-intervention program (for babies and children younger than 3 years) monitors and encourages …
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… Taking inhaled steroids will stunt your child's growth. For children, there may be a slight slowing in growth from … al. (2006). Long-term inhaled corticosteroids in preschool children at high risk for asthma. New England Journal of … al. (2006). Long-term inhaled corticosteroids in preschool children at high risk for asthma. New England Journal of …
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… parents to focus on their relationships with their other children. Having regular breaks may also help a family … Academy of Pediatrics clinical report: Management of children with autism spectrum disorders. Pediatrics , … Academy of Pediatrics clinical report: Management of children with autism spectrum disorders. Pediatrics , …
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… called fever convulsions or febrile seizures) can occur in children who have an increase in body temperature. You may … may happen at the same time as the fever seizure. Most children who have a fever seizure have temperatures above … fever seizures before. Fever seizures affect 2% to 5% of children. Children can have another seizure. The chance of …
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… to moderate. Long-lasting hearing loss is rare. But some children may have problems learning to talk and understand … pus from the ear through a small hole in the eardrum. Many children with this problem have some hearing loss. Other … to moderate. Long-lasting hearing loss is rare. But some children may have problems learning to talk and understand …
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… of generalized epilepsy that begins in early childhood. (Children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may also have tonic … or tonic seizures are likely to be injured when they fall. Children may have to wear helmets and restrict their … of generalized epilepsy that begins in early childhood. (Children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may also have tonic …
Medications
… of acetaminophen a day. People with liver problems and children should take less acetaminophen. Ask your doctor or … products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed …
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… and pain during/after sex). This medication is also used by children to treat a certain type of early puberty (central … blow your nose before using this drug. For very young children, it may be necessary to clear the nose with a bulb … in breast size/pubic hair, oily skin, or body odor for children treating early puberty). These symptoms should get …
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… of the eyelid. Who is most at risk from UV radiation? Children who are frequently in the sun are vulnerable to the … bed use starts before 35 years of age. In British Columbia, children under the age of 18 are banned from using tanning … not covered by clothing or a hat. Do not use sunscreen on children younger than 6 months. How can I protect my eyes? …
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… File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water Make sure children, especially those who handle pets, wash their hands … the possibility of transmitting the infection to others. Children in daycare who have diarrhea or vomiting can be cared for in an area separate from other children until their parents pick them up. Adults should …
