This report presents data on the prescription of medications for attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) taken from the Québec Integrated Chronic Disease Surveillance System (QICDSS). The results show a steady increase in the prescription of ADHD medications over time.
Pregnant women are advised not to drink alcohol during their pregnancy. Even a small amount of alcohol can have adverse effects. And the more alcohol consumed, the greater the potential harm to the baby. Binge drinking and regular consumption of alcohol are especially harmful.
Cannabis can interfere with the growth of the fetus, which can result in lower birth weight. It may also affect brain development in the baby, leading to problems later during childhood and adolescence.
Babies and young children can’t blow their noses properly. Nasal irrigation is a technique that involves slowly rinsing the nostrils with saline solution (salt water) to clear the nose.
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