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Medications
… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… about whether allergy shots are suitable for your child. Older adults may be taking medicines or have other medical … about whether allergy shots are suitable for your child. Older adults may be taking medicines or have other medical …
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… These complications may be more serious in an older adult. Possible complications include: Problems from … These complications may be more serious in an older adult. Possible complications include: Problems from …
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… will probably occur less often as your child gets older. For some children, tonsillectomy can greatly improve … will probably occur less often as your child gets older. Your child will get a general anesthetic and will be … all instructions on the label. If your child is age 8 or older, he or she can also gargle often with warm salt water …
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… can become deadly within minutes. So be sure you know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, what to do if you have … weather, when doors and windows are closed. Chimneys in older buildings become blocked and release fumes into the … can become deadly within minutes. So be sure you know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, what to do if you have …
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… can occur at any age, though it is most common in women older than 50. Lumps or changes also may be signs of other breast conditions, such as mastitis or a … common in women older than 50. Lumps or changes also may be signs of other breast conditions, such as mastitis or a …
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… of type 1 diabetes called latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA). Some rare forms of diabetes are caused by a … as diabetic retinopathy. A foot examination to check for signs of problems. Nerve damage in your feet makes it hard … as diabetic retinopathy. A foot examination to check for signs of problems. Nerve damage in your feet makes it hard …
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… and Human Services Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents (2015). Guidelines for the use of antiretroviral agents in HIV-1-infected adults and adolescents. U.S. Department of Health and Human … and Human Services Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents (2015). Guidelines for the use of …
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… Colon Polyps Colorectal Cancer Constipation, Age 12 and Older Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Diverticular Bleeding Diverticulitis Pregnancy-Related … Colon Polyps Colorectal Cancer Constipation, Age 12 and Older Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Diverticular Bleeding …