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Medications
… needs. Uses Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder). It relaxes … saunas, and during exercise or other strenuous activity. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… the way that other children do. Breathing problems, lung infections, a cough that does not go away, and wheezing. … or arthritis ). These problems are more common in adults than in children. Life expectancy The life expectancy … by doing airway clearance techniques. As your child gets older, they'll be able to do this on their own. Airway …
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… rotavirus? Rotavirus is a virus that infects the intestinal tract. You can get rotavirus more than once, but the first … diarrhea. Babies and very young children who have rotavirus infections need to be watched closely, because they can … Do not give your baby or young child rehydration drinks for adults or sports drinks, such as Gatorade. These drinks do …
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… Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such as pneumonia, … immunizations. A pertussis vaccine is also available for older children and adults. A booster dose of pertussis …
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… The flu usually does not cause vomiting or diarrhea in adults. Most flu outbreaks happen in late fall and winter. … from the flu. They include young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with long-term illnesses or with … similar to the flu, such as the common cold, bacterial infections, and infectious mononucleosis . What Happens …
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… What To Think About Before having surgery for urinary incontinence, ask your doctor about the following: … with surgery? The success of surgical procedures for urinary incontinence depends on the experience and skill of … invasive synthetic suburethral sling operations for stress urinary incontinence in women. Cochrane Database of …
Medical tests
… How the Kidneys Work Normal Kidney Nuclear Medicine Scan Urinary Tract … Test Overview A kidney scan is a nuclear scanning …
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… of locally advanced prostate cancer , they may include urinary problems, such as: Not being able to urinate at all. … an infection in the prostate ( prostatitis ), or a urinary tract infection . Symptoms of metastatic prostate cancer may … Watchful waiting is a wait-and-see approach. If you are older and have other serious health problems, you may choose …
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… are looking for information about asthma in teenagers and adults, see the topic Asthma in Teenagers and Adults . What … to diagnose and keep track of asthma in children age 6 and older. It measures how quickly your child can move air in … and dry. Talk to your doctor about vaccines to prevent some infections. And ask about what medicines your child should …
Health features
… months. Flu vaccines are free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your flu vaccine to protect … and its complications, including getting sick with other infections. These include viral or bacterial pneumonia, … those at high risk. It is also recommended for children and adults with neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions …
