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… of a pin or as large as an olive. Groups of lymph nodes can be felt in the neck, groin, and underarms. Lymph nodes … neck, under the jaw, or behind the ears commonly swell when you have a cold or sore throat. Glands can also swell … or Lyme disease (a bacterial infection spread by certain types of ticks). Side effects of phenytoin (Dilantin), a …
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… caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than … pertussis, hepatitis b, polio and h aemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine How does pertussis spread? …
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… Stings On this page: Overview Overview You can reduce the chances that you or your child will get stung … are active. Choose one that works specifically on the types of insects that you or your child is allergic to. Read …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. It belongs to the class of drugs … angina) high blood pressure overactive thyroid seizures diabetes swelling of an artery (aneurysm) a certain tumor of …
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… Overview Overview Travelling while you are on oxygen therapy usually is possible if you plan … portable oxygen concentrator and learn how to use it. Some types of oxygen concentrators can be taken on airplanes, cruise ships, buses, and trains. …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … needs. Uses Cyclophosphamide is used to treat various types of cancer. It is a chemotherapy drug that works by slowing or …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … may rarely increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer (such as lymphoma, skin cancer). This risk is higher …
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… tips for children's dental care. Use a soft cloth to clean your baby's gums. Start a few days after birth, and do this … child's teeth for the first few years, until your child can do it alone. Your child can learn how to brush his or … a toothbrush and toothpaste. Talk to your dentist about the type of toothbrush your child needs, and steer your child in …
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… treat dry AMD. Photodynamic therapy may be recommended if you can't have injections of medicines to treat your AMD or if … blood vessels are growing beneath the retina. For some types of wet AMD, the treatment has no detectable benefit. …
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… (PKU) is a rare genetic condition in which the body cannot break down an amino acid called phenylalanine (say … of protein. This substance is found in breast milk, many types of baby formula, and most foods, especially those with … a carrier of the PKU gene but does not have the disease. If you have a child with PKU and are thinking about having …
