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Jun 16, 2021
ASD—Teen and Adult Years
Teens and adults living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have special concerns. Read on to learn more from the American Academy of...
Jun 16, 2021
Answers About Complementary and Integrative Medicine—Autism Toolkit
Many families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have questions about other types of treatments for symptoms of ASD. They...
Jun 16, 2021
Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Asthma
Asthma is a chronic long-term condition that causes air passages to the lungs to become inflamed, swollen, and narrowed. The swelling can...
Jun 16, 2021
Asthma-Emergency Symptoms Not to Miss
Most life-threatening emergencies are easy to recognize. You would not overlook major bleeding, breathing that stops, a seizure or a...
Jun 16, 2021
Asthma Triggers
Things that cause asthma (AZZ-muh) attacks or make asthma worse are called triggers. Asthma triggers can be found in your home, your...
Jun 16, 2021
Asthma Attack
Symptoms of an asthma attack are wheezing, a cough, tight chest, and trouble breathing. Click here to download “Asthma Attack”
Jun 16, 2021
Asthma and Exercise (Care of the Young Athlete)
Almost every child (and adult) with asthma can benefit from sports and physical activity. Also, asthma should not prevent young athletes...
Jun 16, 2021
Asthma
Asthma can cause sickness, hospital stays, and even death. But children with asthma can live normal lives. Click here to download “Asthma”
Jun 15, 2021
Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a long-lasting skin condition that causes the skin to be overly sensitive to many things. It can affect...
Jun 15, 2021
Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Allergic Skin Conditions
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a chronic skin condition that causes the skin to be overly sensitive to many things. Click here to download...
Jun 15, 2021
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) and Your Child
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a chronic skin problem that causes dry, red, itchy skin. Your child’s doctor can help you and your child...
Jun 15, 2021
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Eczema is a chronic dry skin disease with recurrent flare-ups of severe itching Click here to download “Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)”
Jun 15, 2021
Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Spleen Problems
Children with enlarged spleens may be at risk for rupturing (breaking open) the spleen, which is a life-threatening emergency. Therefore,...
Jun 15, 2021
Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is a condition through which children have inherited, from their parents, one or more of the abnormal forms of...
Jun 15, 2021
Emergency Symptoms Not to Miss
Most life-threatening emergencies are easy to recognize. You would not overlook major bleeding, breathing that stops, a seizure or a...
Jun 15, 2021
Anemia and Your Young Child Guidelines for Parents
Anemia is a condition that is sometimes found in young children. It can make your child feel cranky, tired, and weak. Though these...
Jun 15, 2021
Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools
Here is information regarding Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Click here to download “Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity...
Jun 15, 2021
Anaphylaxis
What are the symptoms of anaphylaxis? Click here to download “Anaphylaxis“
Jun 15, 2021
Parent-Teen Driving Agreement and a Message to Parents of Teen Drivers: Pediatrician Implementation
Tips on Using the Parent-Teen Driving Agreement and A Message to Parents of Teen Drivers in Your Practice Click here to download...
Jun 15, 2021
Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Teens: Information for Teens and Parents
Thousands of teens commit suicide each year in the United States. In fact, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 15- to...
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