Croup is a viral infection that causes airway inflammation, making it difficult to breathe. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of croup.
Find information about common problems such as ear infections, strep throat, croup and nosebleeds. Also learn about cochlear implants, choanal atresia, adenoid surgery and tonsillectomy.
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.
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A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
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2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
Information for parents and caregivers on helping kids stay safe while skating, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling or tobogganing.
Impacts of chronic pain on children are discussed, including impact on mood, school, socializing, hobbies, sleep, and family.
Learn about the common items in your basement, such as bleach, cleansers and lightbulbs, that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.
Read about different characteristics and types of temperament and how you can match your parenting approach to your child’s behavioural style.
Read about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for Landau-Kleffner syndrome epilepsy, a rare condition in which children have difficulty with speech.
Find out the answers to several frequently asked questions about scoliosis from leading spine surgeons. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.
Crutches are used to take the weight off of an injured leg. Find instructions for how to use crutches, including how to go up and down the stairs.
February is Heart Month! Use this video to help your child learn how their heart transports blood around the body.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects different systems in your body, not just the respiratory system. There may also be changes in your liver, pancreas, intestines, muscles, bones, and reproductive organs.
The general surgery team focuses on a wide variety of congenital anomalies and acquired diseases of the digestive tract, abdomen, chest and lungs, head and neck, and endocrine organs.
Therapeutic clown A. Leboo shows us why it is important to wash our hands properly. By covering his hands with paint, you will see all of the places that didn't get washed properly - yikes!Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
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