Learn about the different causes and types of coughs. Find out how you can take care of your child at home and how to make them more comfortable.
Read about the symptoms and treatment of whooping cough, a bacterial infection affecting breathing that can be prevented by vaccination.
Find out how a cough assist machine can help your child if they have difficulty clearing mucus from their lungs.
Learn what happens during each of the five phases of chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Croup is a viral infection that causes airway inflammation, making it difficult to breathe. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of croup.
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs and lower respiratory tract. Learn about the signs and symptoms of community-acquired pneumonia and how to take care of your child.
Colds are caused by viral infections in the nose and throat. Learn about the causes, duration, prevention and treatment of viral upper respiratory infections.
There are medications that you may have to take to keep your body healthy.
Learn what happens during chemotherapy phases for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
It is normal to experience some pain and discomfort after surgery, but there are ways to manage it. Find out what you can do to help manage your pain after surgery.
Find out how you can use effective parenting to support the 3Ps of pain management for your teen with acute pain.
Oscillating PEP (positive expiratory pressure) is an airway clearance technique. Watch this video to learn the steps of performing oscillating PEP.
Bronchiolitis is an infection of the lungs caused by a virus that most children will get by the time they are two. Usually, it is not a serious illness and goes away within seven to 10 days. Cough associated with bronchiolitis can last for a few weeks.
Learn how your child can exercise their lungs to reduce the risk of breathing problems.
Learn how to prevent, recognize and treat dehydration and other heat-related illnesses in children.
RSV is a virus that infects the lungs and airways and causes respiratory illness, especially in children. Learn how you can help your child if they have RSV.
Find out how to recognize the signs of acute pain at home and how your teen's pain is assessed in medical settings.
Discover how to assess acute pain in an older child (age six to 12) at home and in medical settings.
Infection control is important in limiting the spread of germs between people with cystic fibrosis.
Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy treatment (CPT) is used to clear mucus from the airways. Learn about the benefits of CPT and the different techniques you can learn to help clear your baby’s airways.
Second-hand smoke is harmful for babies and children. Learn tips on keeping your home 100% smoke-free.
Your child needs to take the medicine called carmustine. This information sheet explains what carmustine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called salbutamol. This information sheet explains what salbutamol does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Find out how the 3Ps of pain management can help your teen manage their acute pain.
