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… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially dizziness when standing. Older adults may also be more likely to develop a type of salt … and salt imbalance can increase the risk of falling. Older adults may also be at greater risk for bleeding while using …
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… have more obvious symptoms of hyperactivity than teens and adults. Children whose main symptom is hyperactivity seem to … still struggle with symptoms. For example, teens and adults may be fidgety. Some adults say they feel restless even when they do not show it. …
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… may increase your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium, … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be at greater risk for kidney problems or high … drugs that may increase potassium levels (such as potassium supplements, certain diuretics/"water pills" including …
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… sucralfate, vitamins/minerals (including iron and zinc supplements), and products containing magnesium, aluminum, … or calcium (such as antacids, didanosine solution, calcium supplements). For the best effect, take this antibiotic at … of this drug, especially joint/tendon problems. Older adults may be at greater risk for tendon problems …
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… for pictures of the Heimlich manoeuvre for babies and for adults. For tips to avoid choking, see preventing choking . … worse. If the person does not respond, follow these steps. Adults and older children who have reached puberty For an … is more important to do for children and babies than adults. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths. See step 3: …
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… (lockjaw) and pertussis (whooping cough) in children and adults who have been vaccinated for these diseases in the … (lockjaw) and pertussis (whooping cough) in children and adults who have been vaccinated for these diseases in the …
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… (such as delayed gastric emptying) tube feeding Older adults may be at greater risk for developing high aluminum … (such as delayed gastric emptying) tube feeding Older adults may be at greater risk for developing high aluminum …
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… brands can also be given by injection into a muscle. Adults usually get 1 dose of the vaccine and children … brands can also be given by injection into a muscle. Adults usually get 1 dose of the vaccine and children …
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… is a vaccine used to prevent zoster (shingles) in adults 50 years and older. Zoster is caused by the same … is a vaccine used to prevent zoster (shingles) in adults 50 years and older. Zoster is caused by the same …
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… roll drops into the ear, pull the ear lobe up and back for adults, and down and back for children. Keep the head tilted … roll drops into the ear, pull the ear lobe up and back for adults, and down and back for children. Keep the head tilted …