Read about what allergies are, types of allergens, the signs and symptoms of allergies and how to respond to an allergic reaction.
Learn about common symptoms and treatments for seasonal allergies.
Managing medications at home can be complicated. Find out what you need to know about storing medication at home, tips for filling prescriptions and what to do with old medications.
Optimizing your child’s asthma management can help them lead a normal, healthy life. Learn about asthma triggers, exercising with asthma, and asthma management at school.
Information for children, adolescents and their families about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder that involves inflammation and swelling of the esophagus.
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.
Find out how to recognize the signs of chronic pain at home and how chronic pain is assessed in medical settings.
Asthma is a condition that affects your child’s lungs. Learn about how to care for your child after a hospital visit.
Learn how to make travel safer for a child with a food allergy.
Learn about the role of fat in the body, different types of fat, and how to manage your family's fat intake.
If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.
An overview of poisonous plants.
Learn how to prepare, store and cook food safely to minimize the risk of illness.
There are medications that you may have to take to keep your body healthy.
This article describes what to consider when your child decides to become a vegetarian.
Nursing shift handover meetings happen twice each day. They happen at the bedside of each patient and allow the incoming and outgoing nurses to share information. Parents, caregivers and patients are encouraged to be part of these meetings.
Learn about how relaxation can help you reduce stress, manage pain and be better able to take part in daily activities.
Follow these steps to put eye ointment in your child's eyes.
If your child has a CVL or PICC, the dressing must be changed regularly to prevent infection. Learn how to change your child's CVL or PICC dressing using antiseptic non-touch technique.
Complications of JIA include flares, growth problems, joint contractures, muscle weakness, muscle loss, osteoporosis, and eye problems. Learn more about these complications and how they can be managed.
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