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Reusable nebulizers: Use and maintenance

Learn about the importance of cleaning and disinfecting a reusable nebulizer and follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to do it.

Cystic fibrosis: Using a nebulizer and compressor

A nebulizer and compressor are used to provide nebulized medications. Learn more about nebulizers and compressors.

Cystic fibrosis: Infection control

Infection control is important in limiting the spread of germs between people with cystic fibrosis.

Astral 150 non-invasive ventilator

Learn how to use the Astral 150 for non-invasive ventilation.

Resmed Stellar 150 ventilator

Learn how to use a Resmed Stellar 150 ventilator.

CPAP device: Adjusting the settings

Learn about the different settings on a CPAP device.

Managing your maintenance medications

What is a menstrual period?

Learn more about menstrual periods, what is considered normal, and when you should see your doctor about your periods.

Using your first tampon

Learn how to insert and remove a tampon, and how to recognize toxic shock syndrome.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL): chemotherapy phases

Learn what happens during each of the five phases of chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Masimo Rad G Oximeter set-up

Learn how to use a Masimo Rad G Oximeter to monitor your child’s oxygen saturation levels and pulse rate.

Living with cystic fibrosis

Dialysis options: How they compare

Use this quick reference guide to help you decide between home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or in-hospital dialysis.

What to pack for the hospital

When your child is coming to the hospital, there are important items you need to remember. Review this article to make sure you're prepared.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

Find information about buying, installing and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home to keep your family safe.

Types of medications you need after transplant

How to use a capsule shredder

Learn how to use a capsule shredder with a dissolve-and-dose device to prepare capsule medications.

Resources

An essential list of books, videos, and websites to aid new parents in raising a child to the best of their abilities.

Receiving cancer medications

Cancer treatment requires different types of medication, each of which may be given in a different way. Lean about the most common ways to receive chemotherapy and other medications and what to expect.

Ostomy: Day-to-day activities for children aged 1–11 years

Learn how an ostomy impacts your child's day-to-day activities and about considerations for protecting the stoma and ostomy pouch.

Constipation and soiling (encopresis) in children

Find out about what causes constipation and soiling and how you can help your child with diet, toilet routines and medications.

The role of a speech-language pathologist

A speech-language pathologist supports various aspects of communication, as well as safe swallowing and feeding skills. Learn more about the role of speech-language pathologists.

Substance use and substance use disorder

Share this resource with your teen to help them learn about the risks of substance use and what it means to have a substance use disorder.