Read about apnea of prematurity, which is a condition in which premature babies take unusually long pauses (usually more than 20 seconds) between breaths.
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects a child's breathing while they are sleeping. Learn about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis.
Learn about anemia of prematurity, what causes it and how it is treated.
Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.
Learn what retinopathy of prematurity is, how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated.
Children undergoing an adenoidectomy with obstructive sleep apnea require extra attention following surgery. Read about adenoidectomy and recovery.
Very premature babies are at risk for metabolic bone disease, a condition that affects their bone health and increases the risk of fractures.
Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.
Adenoids are located behind the nose on the back wall of the nasal cavity. Find out about the signs and symptoms of enlarged adenoids and what you can do to help.
If tonsils become enlarged and cause obstructive sleep apnea, they may be surgically removed. Read about tonsillectomy.
Obesity leads to a range of short- and long-term medical complications. Learn about the possible medical complications.
Learn about positive airway pressure (CPAP and BPAP) and how it can be used to help your child while they sleep.
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a rare but serious disease that affects the bowels of premature or newborn infants. Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of the condition.
Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.
A BRUE is a brief event occurring in an infant younger than 1 year of age that may involve a change in breathing, colour, tone and responsiveness. Learn about what a BRUE is and when investigations may be considered.
A premature baby is susceptible to infection because their immune system is immature. Read more about infections and the immune system of premature babies.
Opioids are powerful medications that can have risks of physical dependence, tolerance and addiction even if you take them exactly as prescribed and without any side effects. Learn about these risks and how to work with your health-care team to prevent overdose.
Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.
Breath-holding in children can be scary but is usually harmless. Read on to learn more.
Read about expected growth and weight gain in the first year of a baby's life. Growth charts and information about head circumference are also provided.
Learn about the different settings on a CPAP device.
Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.
Your child needs to take the medicine called lorazepam. This information sheet explains what lorazepam does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about what causes seizures, the different types of seizures and what the concept of the seizure threshold means.
Read about intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or bleeding in the brain, in premature babies.
