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… age, medical condition and response to treatment. Younger children may need a smaller dose and help from an adult to … Corticosteroids may weaken the body's ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious … especially of: eye problems (such as glaucoma, cataracts) infections (including tuberculosis) recent nose problems …
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… bathe, feed himself or herself, and walk around. Most children feel well enough to return to school 3 to 4 weeks … deep breathing and coughing help prevent this. Deep wound infections are rare but may require another surgery. Late … deep breathing and coughing help prevent this. Deep wound infections are rare but may require another surgery. Late …
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… Reactions include skin rash and possible upper respiratory tract symptoms. Douglas-fir tussock moth outbreaks usually …
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… is an extremely small risk of passing some blood-borne infections through the use of TIg. Since blood screening and … testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… disease). This is the main cause of nephrotic syndrome in children. Doctors don't know what causes minimal change … Diseases such as lupus and certain cancers. Infections, such as HIV , hepatitis B , and hepatitis C . … diet. Having nephrotic syndrome increases your risk for infections like peritonitis or respiratory and skin …
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… Uses Tigecycline is used to treat certain serious bacterial infections when other antibiotics may not work. It is … growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Children younger than 8 years may be more sensitive to the …
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… spit (smokeless) tobacco, or breathing second-hand smoke. Children, whose teeth are still growing, are more likely … root canal removes the diseased pulp of a tooth. Removal (extraction) if the root of the tooth is severely damaged. The … root canal removes the diseased pulp of a tooth. Removal (extraction) if the root of the tooth is severely damaged. The …
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… ) to drain out of the eye. Trabeculotomy is a surgery for children only. What To Expect If the doctor prescribed … Why It Is Done Trabeculotomy is a good choice for children who have glaucoma when the clear covering (cornea) over the iris is cloudy. For children, trabeculotomy or goniotomy are preferred over …
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… ovaries removed after age 35 if they are finished having children. Your decision will depend on how high your risk … often has symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, urinary frequency, and decreased sexual interest. And it … often has symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, urinary frequency, and decreased sexual interest. And it …
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… wear shoes that fit. Spoon-shaped nails are more common in children and are usually temporary. They also occur with … wear shoes that fit. Spoon-shaped nails are more common in children and are usually temporary. They also occur with …
