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Asthma
Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Asthma (AZZ-muh) is a disease of the breathing tubes that carry air to the lungs. The linings of the tubes swell, and they fill up with mucus (MYOO-kus). This is called inflammation (in-fluh-MAY-shun). It makes the tubes get narrow. This makes it hard to breathe.
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Asthma Triggers
Category: safety_and_prevention
Things that cause asthma (AZZ-muh) attacks or make asthma worse are called triggers. Asthma triggers can be found in your home, your child's school, child care, and other people's homes.
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Asthma and Exercise (Care of the Young Athlete)
Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Almost every child (and adult) with asthma can benefit from sports and physical activity. Also, asthma should not prevent young athletes from enjoying a full athletic career. The following is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics
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Asthma and Your Child
Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
This handout informs parents about asthma, including information about asthma symptoms, triggers, treatments, medicines, and how to communicate with your child's school.
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Bedwetting
Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Bedwetting is not a serious medical condition, but it can be a challenging problem for children and parents. Read on to find out more from the American Academy of Pediatrics about bedwetting and what can be done about it.
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Bedwetting
Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Most children learn to use the toilet between 2 and 4 years of age. Even after children are toilet-trained, they may wet the bed until they are older. It's even common for 6-year-olds to wet the bed once in a while. Some children still wet the bed at age 12.
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Bronchiolitis and Your Young Child
Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory illness among infants. One of its symptoms is trouble breathing, which can be scary for parents and young children. Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about bronchiolitis, causes, signs and symptoms, how to treat it, and how to prevent
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COVID-19 Vaccine Checklist for Kids
Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions
A checklist for parents to help prepare for your child's COVID-19 vaccination.
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