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.
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.
Strep throat is a throat infection caused by a type of bacteria called streptococci. Learn how you can take care of your child.
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of middle ear effusion, a build-up of fluid behind the eardrum.
Colds are caused by viral infections in the nose and throat. Learn about the causes, duration, prevention and treatment of viral upper respiratory infections.
A myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which tiny soft tubes are placed in a child's ear to drain fluid. Learn how to care for a myringotomy at home.
Otitis media is a middle ear infection caused by a backup of fluid behind the eardrum. Learn the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment of otitis media.
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.
Discusses pain management for common childhood pain and injuries such as ear infections, colic, and injections.
Babies born with a cleft palate often have a conductive hearing loss.
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.
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.
A mastoidectomy is surgery to remove a part of the bone behind a child's ear. Learn about what to expect during the operation and follow up treatment.
Your child's doctor prescribed a medicine called Ciprodex ear drops to prevent and treat your child's ear infection. This information sheet explains what Ciprodex is, how to give it, and its possible side effects.
Mastoiditis is an infection caused by bacteria within the bone behind the ear. Learn more about what causes mastoiditis and find out how it is diagnosed and treated.
Learn how to identify, treat and prevent otitis externa, an infection of the ear canal.
A new ear piercing can easily become infected. Find out how to properly care for your child's new piercing.
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.
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 how to use antibiotics appropriately to prevent antibiotic resistance, which can cause antibiotics to be less effective in the future.
A fever can be a sign that the body is fighting an infection. Learn how to properly care for your baby, toddler or child with a fever.
Nipple tenderness is normal in the first week of breastfeeding, but pain is not. Learn how to prevent and treat sore nipples.
Your child will need an operation to repair their cleft palate. This page tells you about the operation and what you need to know before, during and after the operation.
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.
