A sore throat is usually a symptom of an illness. Learn possible causes, how long it lasts, and how to take care of your child.
Strep throat is a throat infection caused by a type of bacteria called streptococci. Learn how you can take care of your child.
Rheumatic fever can develop when strep throat is not treated fully with antibiotics. Find out about what symptoms children with rheumatic fever experience and how it is treated.
Easy-to-understand overview covers signs, causes, treatment and advice on when to seek medical assistance for this serious strep throat infection with a rash.
In-depth answers on what happens when your child goes home after brain tumour surgery, and when to call the treatment team.
Mononucleosis, or mono, is a type of viral infection. Learn about signs and symptoms and how to take care of your child at home.
Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease are both illnesses that are caused by the Coxsackie virus. Herpangina causes ulcers at the back of the mouth. Hand, foot and mouth disease causes blisters on any combination of the hands, feet and the mouth.
Information about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of periodic fever adenitis pharyngitis aphthous ulcer (PFAPA) syndrome.
Scoping procedures are used to look inside the throat. Learn why your child may have to have a scoping procedure, how to prepare and what to expect.
Tonsils and adenoids may be removed if they become enlarged. Read about surgery to remove tonsils and adenoids and how to help your child recover.
Invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS) is a serious infection that occurs when bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAS) spread to different organs in the body.
Your child will need special care after an upper endoscopy or colonoscopy. Learn about the complications and how to care of your child once you go home.
If tonsils become enlarged and cause obstructive sleep apnea, they may be surgically removed. Read about tonsillectomy.
Nipple tenderness is normal in the first week of breastfeeding, but pain is not. Learn how to prevent and treat sore nipples.
Colds are caused by viral infections in the nose and throat. Learn about the causes, duration, prevention and treatment of viral upper respiratory infections.
Find information about common problems such as ear infections, strep throat, croup and nosebleeds. Also learn about cochlear implants, choanal atresia, adenoid surgery and tonsillectomy.
If your child becomes sick before surgery, the surgery may need to be rescheduled. Learn about why it is important that your child is well before surgery.
Viral respiratory infection is a general term for lung and airway infections. Read about different viruses that can cause viral respiratory infections and treatment options.
You or your child needs to take the medicine called rifampin to prevent meningitis. Meningitis is an infection of the lining that covers the brain and the spinal cord. This information sheet explains what rifampin does, how to take it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called fluticasone. This information sheet explains what fluticasone does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), which can have more severe symptoms than acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Read about why poor appetite and weight loss may occur during brain tumour treatment and what you can do to help your child.
Your child needs to take the medicine called sodium cromoglycate. This information sheet explains what sodium cromoglycate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a thyroid biopsy/fine needle aspiration (FNA).
