Breath-holding in children can be scary but is usually harmless. Read on to learn more.
Blue spells occur when a child's lungs are not receiving enough blood to carry oxygen to the rest of the body. Find out what to do in case of a blue spell.
Information about different heart conditions, including congenital heart conditions such as atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus. Also discussed are arrhythmias, blue spells and congestive heart failure.
Read about the signs and symptoms of different types of seizures.
Learn about what causes bad breath and how you can prevent or treat it.
Helpful tips on holding and dressing a baby. Though they are not as fragile as they look, it is important to handle your baby gently for them to feel safe.
A Diskus inhaler delivers asthma medicine in powder form. Learn how to properly use a Diskus inhaler.
Inhalers should always be used with a spacer, or aerosol-holding chamber. Learn how to use and administer a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer.
Following heart surgery, your child will need to exercise to keep their lungs clear. Read how deep breathing, splinted coughing and moving will help.
Physical activity and exercise are important parts of what you can do to manage cystic fibrosis (CF). Learn about activities you can do to improve lung function.
Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.
Yoga can be a helpful way to reduce stress, stretch and relax. Learn about the benefits of yoga and poses you can do both at home and at the hospital.
Discover how to perform lung volume recruitment with your child to help them take deep breaths.
How to effectively ensure that a child with a heart condition will have the best future possible. A healthy diet and avoiding risky behavior are discussed.
Your child needs to take the medicine called nadolol. This information sheet explains what nadolol does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
This page contains a series of guided meditations to help you cope with physical or emotional pain and discomfort related to celiac disease and stress.
A series of guided audio meditations to help you relax, focus on your thoughts and cope with pain and stress related to the daily stress of managing celiac disease.
Your child needs to take the medicine called metoprolol. This information sheet explains what metoprolol does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Oscillating PEP (positive expiratory pressure) is an airway clearance technique. Watch this video to learn the steps of performing oscillating PEP.
Find out how to safely hold and support your baby or child with osteoporosis.
Learn how physiotherapy can help your teen before and after a Nuss bar procedure.
Regular exercise has many benefits and is important for young people with enthesitis. Learn exercises to improve your strength and flexibility.
Learn when, where and how to apply numbing cream to ease the pain of needle pokes for your child.
