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… decisions in case you can't think clearly during an attack. Your plan can help you stay active and have fewer problems. It may include: Your treatment goals. A list of your asthma medicines and … your doctor. If you make an asthma action plan for your child, give a copy to the child's school or caregivers and …
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… A metered-dose inhaler lets you breathe medicine into your lungs quickly. Inhaled medicine works faster than the … inhaler gives medicine in the form of a liquid mist. Your doctor may want you to use a spacer with your inhaler. … refill. Breathing Problems: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer …
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… Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … a little depending on how you measure it. For adults and children age 12 and older, these are the ranges for high, …
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… Violent Behaviour in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Related … action and telling someone who can help can prevent harm to yourself and others. It also will protect another teen with … such as a family member, counsellor, or teacher, about your concerns and ask for help. If you are worried about …
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… the course of a couple of days. As the cold gets worse, your nose may get stuffy with thicker mucus. A cold isn't … you may have allergies or sinusitis. How can you care for yourself at home? To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of … get better as expected. Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness Coughs, Age 11 and …
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… the face of adversity. It is what allows you to look after yourself when life doesn’t go as planned. Have conversations … by failure. Ask Teens to Evaluate Their Performance Ask your teen to evaluate their own performance before giving … not only through your own behaviour, but by asking your child what they observed someone else doing well. Practise …
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… common behaviours and suggestions on how to deal with them. Your baby always wants to have a bottle in his or her mouth. Do not let your baby crawl, walk around, or go to bed with a bottle. … still drinks from a bottle. Start using a cup to feed your child if you have not already. Dilute the liquid in the …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and … are exposed to certain particles in the air (allergens). Your body's defence system (immune system) overreacts to … history of allergies, especially allergic rhinitis. A child is more likely to have an allergy if both parents have …
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… I wasn't able to successfully breastfeed my older child. My nipples don't stick out - they are flat or … concerns, but none of them means you can't breastfeed your baby. For many, breastfeeding is much simpler than … nothing to sterilize and nothing to warm up or cool down. Your milk is always ready for your baby and always at the …
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… toes. But what about vision and hearing?How can you be sure your baby's senses are developing? Here are some things to … eyes. (You're probably spending a lot of time gazing into your baby's eyes!) It's not uncommon for babies' eyes to … proper eye coordination, but by 6 months of age, your child's eyes should appear "straight" and work together. …