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Croup

Croup is a viral infection that causes airway inflammation, making it difficult to breathe. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of croup.

Preventing burns: Winter safety

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This page gives advice on how to prevent your child from getting a burn during the winter.

Cough

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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.

Reusable nebulizers: Use and maintenance

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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

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

Treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in children

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Learn how children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are treated.

Dry skin

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An overview of the signs, symptoms and treatment options for your child's dry skin.

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): Treating health complications

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Learn how the complications of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) are treated.

Intranasal midazolam using a nasal atomizer

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This information sheet explains what midazolam does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medication.

Treating and managing cancer-related pain in children

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Discover how to use the 3P approach to manage cancer-related pain in children.

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate

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Your child needs to take medicine called sodium polystyrene sulfonate. This information sheet explains what sodium polystyrene sulfonate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have while taking it.

Treating hemophilia

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Teens learn about the two main approaches to hemophilia treatment: on-demand and prophylaxis.

Treating leukemia

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This section describes the treatment options for both acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Role of vegetables and fruit in a healthy diet

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Learn about the nutrients in vegetables and fruit, and how to help your family get enough.

Lung perfusion and ventilation scans

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Learn how lung perfusion and ventilation scans check the flow of blood towards and around the lungs.

Behavioural disorders: Treatment with psychotherapy and medications

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Find out which treatments are most effective for behavioural disorders.

Physical treatments for pain management

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Read about physical treatments for pain management. These treatments are aimed at treating pain and its underlying causes.

Pentamidine, Inhaled

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Pentamidine is a drug used to prevent a specific type of pneumonia called PCP pneumonia. This is a very serious type of pneumonia caused by an organism called pneumocystis jiroveci. This organism is only found in people whose immune system is not working normally.

Treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Learn about the different types of treatment for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Celiac disease and Halloween: Tips and tricks

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There is no need for your child to miss out on the excitement that comes with Halloween. Read about common gluten-free treats and fun Halloween activities for children with celiac disease.

Depression: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes

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Find out how different types of psychotherapy and lifestyle changes can help ease depression.

Halloween safety

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Halloween is a time for dressing up, eating candy, carving pumpkins and decorating homes. Learn how to make it safe as well as fun.

Hemophilia and employment

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Tips for teens living with hemophilia and looking for their first job.

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Goal of treatment

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Find out how limb reconstruction surgery can lengthen and repair shorter or crooked limbs.

Types of medications for heart conditions

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A variety of different medications are used in treating heart conditions. Read about the different classes of medication that may be used.