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      Behavioural disorders: Signs and symptoms

      Health A-Z

      Learn about the main symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder.

      Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

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      ​September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.

      Bleeding: First aid

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      Learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding, prevent shock and stop severe bleeds.

      Substance use disorder: Signs and symptoms

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      ​Discover the most common emotional, physical and behavioural signs and symptoms of problematic substance use.

      Nasal polypectomy: Removing nasal polyps

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      Nasal polyps are growths in the nose that impair breathing. Learn about nasal polypectomy, the surgical removal of nasal polyps and recovery after surgery.

      Fluticasone

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called fluticasone. This information sheet explains what fluticasone does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Electroencephalogram (EEG) before epilepsy surgery

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      Find out what happens during an electroencephalogram before epilepsy surgery.

      G/GJ tubes: Using silver nitrate to treat granulation tissue

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      Silver nitrate can be used to help remove granulation tissue around your child's stoma. Learn more about silver nitrate and how to apply it to your child.

      Feeding: Transitioning from tube feeding to oral feeding

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      Discover how to help a tube-fed child gradually adjust to feeding by mouth.

      Astral 150 non-invasive ventilator

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      Learn how to use the Astral 150 for non-invasive ventilation.

      Sodium Cromoglycate for Inhalation

      Drug A-Z

      Your child needs to take the medicine called sodium cromoglycate. This information sheet explains what sodium cromoglycate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Gabapentin

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called gabapentin. This information sheet explains what gabapentin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Choanal atresia: Unilateral

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      In unilateral choanal atresia only one side of the nasal passage is blocked by bone or soft tissue. Learn what happens during surgery and how to take care of your child at home.

      Lorazepam Buccal Sublingual Tablets

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called lorazepam. This information sheet explains what lorazepam does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Tympanoplasty: Fixing a hole in your child's eardrum

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      A tympanoplasty is an operation to fix a hole in your child's eardrum. Learn about tympanoplasty and how to help your child recover from surgery.

      Sotalol

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called sotalol for their heart. This information sheet explains what sotalol does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this med


      Budesonide for inhalation

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called budesonide. This information sheet explains what budesonide for inhalation does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Cuts and scrapes in children: First aid

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      Learn how to treat cuts, scrapes and other minor injuries in children.

      Lacosamide

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called lacosamide. This information sheet explains what lacosamide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.

      Lung volume recruitment: How it helps your child to take a deep breath

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      Discover how to perform lung volume recruitment with your child to help them take deep breaths.

      Dexamethasone

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      Your child needs to take dexamethasone. This information sheet explains what this medicine does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when he or she takes this medicine for a short time.

      Nerve block: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

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      How to take care of a child at home after they have received a nerve block. Learn about when to give other medicines, and potential problems to watch for.

      Angiography through the radial artery (wrist): Caring for your child at home after the procedure

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      Learn how to care for your child at home after an angiography through the radial artery (wrist).

      Cefixime

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called cefixime for an infection. This information sheet explains what cefixime does, how to take it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Nasogastric (NG) tube feeding: Common problems

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      Learn how to treat common problems with your child's nasogastric (NG) tube feeding.

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