Learn what causes a pilonidal sinus and how it can be treated.
Learn what a preauricular sinus is, how it is removed and how to properly care for your child at home after the removal.
An overview of this condition marked by an inflammation of the lining of the sinuses, along with tips on how to help your child recover.
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes painful bumps and boils to develop in the folds of the skin. Learn about the signs, symptoms and treatment of HS.
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is a procedure that uses a thin telescope to open the pathways of the sinuses and clear blockages. Learn more about the surgery and how to care for your child at home.
Learn about heart rhythm problems. Usually identified as an irregular heartbeat, they can occur at any age and may or may not have symptoms.
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare inherited disease that can cause recurring lung, ear and sinus infections. Find out how the condition is caused and treated and the long-term outlook for children with PCD.
Learn about the types of atrial septal defects (ASD), how they are diagnosed, treated, and what the long-term outcomes for children with ASD.
A pacemaker is a small device that uses electrical impulses to control the speed and rhythm of your child's heartbeat. Learn how to care for your child with a pacemaker.
Learn about different kinds of tachycardia (fast heart rate) and how tachycardia is treated.
Listening to your child’s heart rate at home is a good way to find out if their heart rate is too fast. This is also known as auscultating.
Learn about what can cause dark circles under your child's eyes.
Cleidocranial dysplasia is a genetic disorder that affects the development of bones and teeth. Learn what to expect with a diagnosis of CCD.
Periorbital and orbital cellulitis are infections around the eye. Learn about what causes these infections, how they differ and how they are treated.
This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.
An earache can develop because of an infection, impacted earwax or an injury. Learn how to treat an earache at home and when to see a doctor.
Learn about the specialists who will be part of your care prior to, during and after your transplant.
Colds are caused by viral infections in the nose and throat. Learn about the causes, duration, prevention and treatment of viral upper respiratory infections.
Your child needs to take the medicine called azathioprine. This information sheet explains what azathioprine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child may have a headache for a number of different reasons. Find out what these are and what you can do to help alleviate the pain.
Information for parents about infantile osteopetrosis, a rare genetic condition that may cause fractures, short stature (height), recurrent infections, hearing loss and vision problems.
Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of neonatal seizures.
Information for children, adolescents and their families about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder that involves inflammation and swelling of the esophagus.
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