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Campylobacter Infection in Children
Campylobacter infection is a mild to serious digestive illness. It is caused by bacteria. Symptoms often include cramping, diarrhea, belly pain, and fever.
Learn MoreCancer Treatment for Children
The specific treatment for your child's cancer will be determined by your child's healthcare provider, based on a variety of factors, including the type of cancer and the extent of the disease.
Learn MoreCandidiasis in Children
Candidiasis is an infection caused by yeast called Candida. Candida normally causes no harm, and is found on the skin, vaginal area, and digestive system. But in some cases, it can overgrow. This can cause a rash, itching, and other symptoms.
Learn MoreCanker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers) in Children
Canker sores are small sores inside the mouth. They are often found inside the lips, on the cheeks, or on the tongue.
Learn MoreCarbon Monoxide Poisoning in Children
Carbon monoxide poisoning is an illness that occurs from breathing in carbon monoxide (CO) gas. It's a medical emergency and needs treatment right away.
Learn MoreCardiac Catheterization for Children
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure in which a long, flexible tube (catheter) is put into a blood vessel. The doctor then guides the catheter into the heart to find and treat heart problems.
Learn MoreCardiomyopathy and Your Child
Cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively.
Learn MoreCare of the Baby in the Delivery Room
A newborn baby is wet from the amniotic fluid and can easily become cold. Drying the baby and using warm blankets and heat lamps can help prevent heat loss. Often a knitted hat is placed on the baby's head.
Learn MoreCare of the Uncircumcised Penis in Teens
In an uncircumcised boy, the foreskin will begin to separate from the tip of the penis. This happens naturally while the boy is a baby. This is called foreskin retraction.
Learn MoreCaring for Newborn Multiples
Because many multiples are small and born early, they may be initially cared for in a special care nursery called the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Learn MoreCast Types and Maintenance Instructions
The outside of a cast can be made of plaster or fiberglass. Cotton and synthetic materials line the inside of the cast to make it soft and to provide padding around bony areas, such as the wrist or elbow.
Learn MoreCat Scratch Disease in Children
Cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection carried in cat saliva. It is passed from a cat bite or scratch to a human. It can also result from a fleabite, but cats are the main source.
Learn MoreCataracts in Children
A cataract is a clouding over the lens of the eye. This area is normally clear (transparent). Some cataracts are small and don’t cause any trouble with vision. Others can cause visual problems in children. Cataracts are rare in children.
Learn MoreCauliflower Ear
Cauliflower ear is the result of a direct blow to the outer ear. Blood or other fluids fill the space in between and disrupts normal blood flow. Without adequate blood flow, the cartilage is starved of vital nutrients.
Learn MoreCauses of Cancer
There is no one cause for cancer. Scientists believe that it is the interaction of many factors—genetic or environmental.
Learn MoreCayler Cardiofacial Syndrome
Cayler Cardiofacial Syndrome is also known as 22q.11.2 deletion syndrome.
Learn MoreCeliac Disease
Celiac disease is a chronic condition that results in damage to the lining of the small intestines. Symptoms are triggered by the ingestion of products that contain wheat, barley or rye proteins, collectively known as gluten.
Learn MoreCellulitis in Children
Cellulitis is a spreading skin infection. It may affect the upper skin layer. Or it may affect the deeper skin and layer of fat under the skin. When cellulitis affects the upper skin layer, it may be called erysipelas. This type of infection is more common in children.
Learn MoreCellulitis of the Eye in Children
Cellulitis is a serious type of infection and inflammation. It can occur in various parts of the body. When it occurs in the eyelid and tissues in the front part of the eye area, it’s called preseptal cellulitis. When it occurs behind and around the eye in the eye socket (orbit), it’s called orbital cellulitis. Both of these conditions are serious.
Learn MoreCentral Nervous System (CNS) Tumor
The central nervous system is made up of the brain and the spinal cord. This system is responsible for sending, receiving and processing information throughout your body, controlling how your body functions. When tumors grow in the central nervous system, they can cause significant symptoms.
Learn MoreCerebral Palsy in Children
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong condition that affects how the brain and muscles communicate. CP affects body movement, muscle control, coordination, reflexes, posture, and balance.
Learn MoreChalazion in Children
A chalazion is a slow-growing, painless lump in the eyelid that forms because of the swelling of an oil gland. It’s more common in adults between ages 30 and 50 than in children.
Learn MoreChemical Burns
Chemical burns can occur when strong acids or alkalis come in contact with the skin or the eyes.
Learn MoreChemical Burns of the Eye in Children
Chemical burns happen when a chemical gets into your child’s eye. Read on for details about this emergency situation.
Learn MoreChemotherapy for Children
Chemotherapy is the use of medicines to treat cancer or kill cancer cells. Read on to learn more about what to expect when your child needs this treatment.
Learn MoreChemotherapy for Children: Side Effects
Detailed information on chemotherapy and managing chemotherapy side effects in children
Learn MoreChemotherapy-Related Hair Loss (Alopecia) in Children
Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy. It can affect the hair on the head, and also the eyebrows, eyelashes, and facial and pubic hair. Not all chemotherapy causes hair loss. And not all children lose hair in the same way.
Learn MoreChemotherapy-Related Mouth Mucositis in Children
Chemotherapy is the use of medicines to treat cancer. The medicines can cause an inflammation of the lining of the mouth. The mouth is lined with mucous membranes. When these are inflamed, it’s called mouth mucositis.
Learn MoreChest Wall Tumors
This Helping Hand™ covers the possible treatments of chest wall tumors. They can be benign or malignant.
Learn MoreChiari II Malformation in Children
A Chiari II malformation is present at birth. With this condition, two parts of the brain at the back of the skull bulge through a normal opening in the skull where it joins the spinal canal.
Learn MoreChiari Malformation Type I in Children
A Chiari malformation (CM) is a problem with how the brain sits in the skull. Read on for detailed information about this condition in children.
Learn MoreChiari Malformations
Learn MoreChickenpox (Varicella) and Pregnancy
Did you have chickenpox or get the vaccine as a child? Then you've got nothing to worry about from varicella. But if you didn't, you may not be immune to this infectious disease that can cause complications for a pregnant person and their baby. Read more to find out why, and how to protect yourself.
Learn MoreChildhood Apraxia of Speech
Childhood apraxia of speech is a type of speech disorder. It is present from birth. A child with this condition has problems making sounds correctly and consistently. Apraxia is a problem with the motor coordination of speech.
Learn MoreChildhood Immunization Index
Detailed information on immunizations for adults and children, including a current immunization schedule
Learn MoreChildhood Immunizations
Your little one will need several immunization shots to help protect them from several childhood diseases, some of which can be deadly. Read on for helpful advice on which shots they need and when--and what to do if they have a minor reaction.
Learn MoreChildproof Your Home for Poisons
Always remember that ordinary products you use each day around the home can become dangerous poisons in the hands of a child. Here's what you should know.
Learn MoreChildren Living with a Rheumatic Disease
Detailed information on living with a rheumatic disease.
Learn MoreChlamydia
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the germ Chlamydia trachomatis. Anyone that is sexually active is at risk of getting chlamydia.
Learn MoreCholestasis of Pregnancy
Cholestasis of pregnancy is a liver problem. It slows or stops the normal flow of bile from the gallbladder. This causes itching and yellowing of your skin, eyes, and mucous membranes (jaundice). Cholestasis sometimes starts in early pregnancy. But it is more common in the second and third trimesters. It most often goes away within a few days after delivery. The high levels of bile may cause serious problems for your developing baby (fetus).
Learn MoreCholesterol, LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides in Children and Adolescents
The cholesterol in blood comes from 2 sources: the foods your teen eats and their liver. The liver, however, makes all of the cholesterol your teen's body needs.
Learn MoreChoosing Childcare for Your Breastfed Baby
Choosing a childcare provider for your baby is an important decision. Find one who supports your choice to breastfeed and is willing to carry out your plan. Doing so will give you peace of mind and make your transition back to work easier.
Learn MoreChoosing Your Child's Healthcare Provider
A pediatrician, family practice healthcare provider, physician's assistant, family nurse practitioner, or pediatric nurse practitioner can be your baby's primary care provider. The medical specialty dealing with children is called pediatrics.
Learn MoreChorioamnionitis
Chorioamnionitis [chor-y-oh-am-nee-oh-NY-tis] is an infection of the placenta and the amniotic fluid. Only a few women get it. But it is a common cause of preterm labor and delivery.
Learn MoreChorionic Villus Sampling
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a test done early in a woman’s pregnancy. CVS checks for genetic problems in your baby. During CVS, your healthcare provider takes a small piece of tissue from the placenta for testing.
Learn MoreChronic Constipation
Many kids will experience occasional bouts of constipation during their childhood. Chronic constipation is a slightly different, yet much more challenging condition to treat.
Learn MoreChronic Hypertension and Pregnancy
When a woman has pre-existing hypertension or develops hypertension before the 20th week of pregnancy, this is called chronic hypertension.
Learn MoreChronic Illness and Transplantation Issues and the Teen
Detailed information on chronic illness and transplantation issues and the teen.
Learn MoreChronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIP) is a rare disorder of gastrointestinal motility where coordinated contractions (peristalsis) in the intestinal tract become altered and inefficient. Motility is the term used to describe the contraction of muscles in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Learn MoreChronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
Learn MoreChronic Renal Failure
Learn MoreChronic Respiratory Disorders
Detailed information on chronic respiratory disorders in children
Learn MoreChronic Sinusitis
Learn MoreChylothorax
When lymphatic fluid (or lymph) collects around the chest wall and lungs, it can cause chest pain or make it hard to breathe. This condition is called chylothorax.
Learn MoreCircumcision for Children
Circumcision is a surgery to remove the skin covering the end of the penis. This is called the foreskin. This surgery is most often done 1 or 2 days after a baby's birth. Read on to learn more about this procedure.
Learn MoreClassification and Treatment of Burns
Burns are classified as first-, second-, or third-degree, depending on how deep and severe they penetrate the skin's surface.
Learn MoreClassification of Burns
Burns are classified as first-, second-, or third-degree, depending on how deep and severe they penetrate the skin's surface.
Learn MoreClavicle Fracture
A clavicle fracture is common in children after a collision or fall onto the shoulder. Most clavicle fractures that occur in children can be treated without surgery.
Learn MoreCleft Lip and Palate
Cleft lip and/or cleft palate is the most common birth defect in the United States. A cleft lip is a separation of the upper lip, often involving the upper gum line. A cleft palate is an opening or split in the roof of the mouth and may involve the soft palate alone or both the soft and hard palate.
Learn MoreCleft Lip and Palate in Children
Cleft lip and palate are openings or splits in the upper lip or roof of the mouth (palate). A child can be born with a cleft lip, cleft palate, or both. Cleft lip and palate may be the only birth defects, or they may happen with other defects.
Learn MoreCloacal Exstrophy
Cloacal exstrophy, also known as OEIS syndrome, is a rare congenital birth defect that occurs when the lower abdominal organs do not form properly during fetal development. Babies with this condition are born with organs outside the body, such as the bladder, small and large intestine.
Learn MoreCloacal Malformation
Cloacal malformation, sometimes called persistent cloaca, is found in female children where the rectum, vagina and urethra are fused together, creating a single common channel. In developing fetuses, these openings are joined in a sac known as the cloaca. At birth, these openings are normally separate.
Learn MoreClubfoot
In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss clubfoot, a foot disorder in which the foot turns inward and downward at birth and remains in this position. In some cases, clubfoot can be corrected without surgery.
Learn MoreClubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus)
Clubfoot, also known as talipes equinovarus (TEV), is a common foot abnormality, in which the foot points downward and inward. It occurs twice as often in males than in females. Signs of clubfoot include a short and/or tight Achilles tendon (heel cord) and a heel that is turned in.
Learn MoreClubfoot in Children
Clubfoot is a deformity of the foot. It's when one or both feet are turned inward. The condition affects the bones, muscles, tendons, and blood vessels. Read on to learn more about this condition.
Learn MoreCoagulation Disorders
Learn MoreCoarctation of the Aorta
Coarctation of the aorta is a heart defect that is present at birth (congenital) in which the aorta is narrowed and results in decreased blood flow to the lower body. The left ventricle (pumping chamber) of the heart must work harder in order to pump blood through the narrowed aorta.
Learn MoreCoarctation of the Aorta (COA) in Children
Coarctation of the aorta is a heart defect that's present at birth (congenital). It means the aorta is narrower than it should be. Read on to learn details about the condition.
Learn MoreCognitive Development in Adolescence
Cognitive development means the growth of a child's ability to think and reason. This growth happens differently from ages 6 to 12, and ages 12 to 18.
Learn MoreCold vs. Allergy in Children: How to Tell the Difference
Detailed information on the differences between cold symptoms and symptoms of allergies
Learn MoreColic
Colic is when a healthy baby cries for a very long time for no obvious reason. It is a common problem that affects some babies during the first 6 weeks of life.
Learn MoreColic
This Helping Hand™ covers colic, which is when a healthy baby cries more than 3 hours a day for 3 or more days in a week. If this happens 3 weeks in a row, your baby may have colic.
Learn MoreColor Vision Defects
Color vision defects, also known as color blindness, occurs when someone is not able to see colors in a normal way.
Learn MoreCommon Childhood External Ear Problems
Detailed information on common childhood external ear problems
Learn MoreCommon Childhood Nose and Throat Illnesses
Detailed information on common childhood nose and throat problems in children
Learn MoreCommon Children's Digestive Problems
Detailed information on common children's digestive problems, including colic, diarrhea, food allergies, and lactose intolerance
Learn MoreCommon Cold in Children
The common cold is one of the most common illnesses in children. Most children will have at least 6 to 8 colds a year.
Learn MoreCommon Conditions and Complications
Detailed information on common conditions and complications of the high-risk newborn
Learn MoreCommon Dental Problems and Concerns
Detailed information on common dental problems and concerns in children
Learn MoreCommon Procedures
Detailed information on the most common procedures performed on newborns
Learn MoreCommon Skin Disorders in Children
Detailed information on common skin disorders, including Bacterial Skin Infections, Fungal Skin Infections, Viral Skin Infections, Viral Exanthems (Rashes), and Parasitic Skin Infections
Learn MoreCommon Types of Pediatric Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
Detailed information on the most common types of pediatric arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, including Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Fibromyalgia, Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatic Fever, Scleroderma, Septic Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Lupus, Vasculitis, Kawasaki Disease, and Henoch-Schönlein Purpura
Learn MoreCommon Variable Immunodeficiency in Children
Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is an immunodeficiency problem. It is a lifelong health problem that can lead to a reduced ability to fight infections.
Learn MoreCommunication Disorders in Children
A child with a communication disorder has trouble communicating with others. They may not understand or make the sounds of speech. The child may also struggle with word choice, word order, or sentence structure.
Learn MoreComplementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for Cancer
Alternative therapy is a nonconventional approach to healing. It may be used instead of standard treatment or in combination with standard medicine. Read on to learn more.
Learn MoreComplete Blood Count (CBC)
A CBC count is a measurement of size, number, and maturity of the different blood cells in a specific volume of blood.
Learn MoreComprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation for Children
A psychiatric evaluation looks at the child's behaviors, when those behaviors happen, and what impact those behaviors have on school, family, and other relationships.
Learn MoreConcussion
Learn MoreConduct Disorders
Conduct disorder refers to a group of behavioral and emotional problems characterized by a disregard for others. Children with conduct disorder have a difficult time following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way.
Learn MoreCongenital and Hereditary Neurological Disorders
Detailed information on the most common congenital and hereditary disorders in children
Learn MoreCongenital and Hereditary Orthopedic Disorders
Detailed information on the most common congenital and hereditary disorders in children
Learn MoreCongenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), is a rare congenital condition where the muscles in the diaphragm do not grow together, leaving a hole. The hole allows the intestines and other organs (stomach, liver) to move up into the baby’s chest. When this happens, it makes it hard for the lungs to grow.
Learn MoreCongenital Heart Disease
Heart problems are the most common kind of birth defects. While children with some heart defects can be monitored by a doctor and treated with medicine, others will need to have surgery.
Learn MoreCongenital Heart Disease Index
Detailed information on congenital heart disease, including patent ductus arteriosus, atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, atrioventricular canal, tricuspid atresia, pulmonary atresia, transposition of the great arteries, tetralogy of Fallot, double outlet right ventricle, truncus arteriosus, coarctation of the aorta, aortic stenosis, and hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Learn MoreCongenital High Airway Obstruction Syndrome (CHAOS)
Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome, or CHAOS, is a very rare condition where the fetal airway is fully or partly blocked. CHAOS is usually found during a routine prenatal ultrasound. In some cases, fetal surgery may be done to remove the blockage. Sometimes CHAOS resolves on its own.
Learn MoreCongenital Hypothyroidism
This Helping Hand™ is about congenital hypothyroidism, which is when a baby is born without enough thyroid hormone. Learn more about symptoms and treatment for congenital hypothyroidism here.
Learn MoreCongenital Hypothyroidism in Children
Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. Congenital hypothyroidism is when the disorder is present in a baby at birth. If not treated, it can lead to serious health problems.
Learn MoreCongenital Laryngeal Stridor in Babies
Congenital laryngeal stridor is a noisy or high-pitched sound with breathing. It is from an abnormally formed voice box (larynx). It is present at birth (congenital).
Learn MoreCongenital Limb Difference in Children
A congenital limb difference is when an arm or leg doesn't form normally as a baby grows in the uterus. The baby is born with the difference.
Learn MoreCongenital Liver Defects
Congenital liver defects are liver disorders that are present at birth. They are rare. These liver disorders often block the bile ducts. This affects the flow of bile.
Learn MoreCongenital Lung Lesions
Congenital lung lesions are a group of conditions where part of the lung has an abnormal growth or mass. Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM), bronchopulmonary sequestration and congenital lobar emphysema are the most common types of congenital lung lesions.
Learn MoreCongenital Melanocytic Nevi (CMN)
Moles present from birth, or that develop within the first few months after birth, are called congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN). They are fairly common and, in most cases, they do not cause health problems. However, they can carry risks.
Learn MoreCongenital Muscular Torticollis
Congenital torticollis means that a baby is born with an odd position of the neck. The odd position is because of a tight, short neck muscle. It affects the right side more often than the left side. It may range from mild to severe. The condition is sometimes called wryneck.
Learn MoreCongenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Vessels
Congenitally corrected transposition of the great vessels (CCTGA; l-TGA) is an uncommon congenital heart abnormality, where the receiving chambers (atria) are connected to their opposite pumping chambers (ventricles) because the ventricles are switched from their normal anatomic positions.
Learn MoreCongestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure (CHF) happens when the heart does not pump enough blood to the body for normal function and activity. When the heart is not pumping normally, fluid can build up in the lungs.
Learn MoreConjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is a clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inner part of the eyelids.
Learn MoreConjunctivitis in Children
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. The conjunctiva is the membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids and covers the eyeball. Conjunctivitis is also known as “pink eye.”
Learn MoreConotruncal Anomaly Face Syndrome
Conotruncal Anomaly Face Syndrome is also known as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.
Learn MoreConstipation
Many children have constipation at one time or another. Constipation can be defined as more than three days between bowel movements; stools that are large, hard and painful to pass; or incomplete bowel movements and stool backs up in the bowel despite daily bowel movements.
Learn MoreConstipation in Children
Common causes of constipation in children: a low-fiber diet, not enough fluids, lack of exercise, and emotional issues.
Learn MoreConstipation: Child Over One Year of Age
This Helping Hand™ covers how constipation is a common problem in children, but it can be a cause for concern for parents. A constipated child has difficulty moving their bowels, does not have bowel movements often enough, or has hard or dry stool (poop).
Learn MoreConstipation: Infant
This Helping Hand™ covers constipation in infants less than one year of age. It is common, but it can be a concern for parents. Signs of constipation include infrequent stools that are difficult to pass and straining more than normal to have a bowel movement. Even if a baby is not constipated, bowel movements may be irregular.
Learn MoreContact Dermatitis in Children
Contact dermatitis is a skin reaction from contact with certain substances. Read on to learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Learn MoreContact Sports and Kids: How to Keep Your Children Safe
Kids are more susceptible to sports injuries than adults because they are still growing and developing. The risk for injury is even greater if the child plays a contact sport, such as basketball, football, or soccer.
Learn MoreContusions Bruises
Contusions, or bruises, are one of the most common types of injuries occurring in active children. A contusion is caused by a direct blow to the body that can cause damage to the surface of the skin and to deeper tissues as well.
Learn MoreCoping Emotionally After a Burn
Your child's burn care and emotional recovery will continue when you leave the hospital. Along with the excitement, you and your child may also feel uneasy about what will happen next.
Learn MoreCoping with a Diagnosis of Cancer in Children
A cancer diagnosis is shocking and overwhelming. But prognosis of childhood cancer continues to improve, and the chance of being cured continues to increase.
Learn MoreCorneal Abrasions in Children
A corneal abrasion is a scratch on the cornea. This is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. Learn details about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Learn MoreCOVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that usually cause only mild respiratory diseases, such as the common cold. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is a more serious strain of coronavirus that spreads and infects people easily.
Learn MoreCradle Cap
Cradle cap (infant seborrheic dermatitis) is scaly patches on a baby's scalp. Cradle cap isn’t serious, but it can cause thick crusting and white or yellow scales. Some babies can also have seborrheic dermatitis in the diaper area, and on the face, neck, and trunk. Cradle cap usually clears up within the first year.
Learn MoreCradle Cap
Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as cradle cap, is very common in infants and children. It appears as scaly, itchy, white, yellow or red patches. It most often appears on the scalp but can also be found on the face, ears, or in body folds such as under the arms and behind the knees.
Learn MoreCraniopharyngioma
Craniopharyngioma is a rare tumor that develops at the central, bottom portion of the brain. It can affect the pituitary gland, optic pathway, and hypothalamus.
Learn MoreCraniopharyngioma in Children
Craniopharyngioma is a benign brain tumor that is found near the pituitary gland.
Learn MoreCraniosynostosis
Craniosynostosis is a condition where one or more of the bones of the skull close too early. This can cause problems with normal brain and skull growth.
Learn MoreCraniosynostosis
Craniosynostosis is a medical condition where one or more of the openings (known as sutures) between skull bones have closed too soon. This will affect the shape of the skull. It can also mean that over time brain growth may be restricted. This could result in increased pressure on the brain.
Learn MoreCraniosynostosis
Craniosynostosis occurs when one or more sutures close early. Early suture closure can cause the skull to grow in an unusual shape. Sometimes, early suture closure can also restrict overall skull growth which may be harmful to the growing brain inside.
Learn MoreCrohn's Disease in Children
Crohn's disease is when there is redness, swelling (inflammation), and sores along the digestive tract. It is part of a group of diseases known as inflammatory bowel disease.
Learn MoreCroup
Croup is an illness that is usually caused by a virus. The tissues of the windpipe (trachea) and voice box (larynx) become swollen, which makes it harder for air to get into the lungs. Croup can cause a barky cough or hoarse voice. You may also hear a high-pitched squeaking sound called stridor.
Learn MoreCroup in Children
Croup is a common infection in children. It causes swelling in the upper part of the airway in the neck. It causes a barking cough, with or without fever. And it may cause problems breathing.
Learn MoreCrouzon Syndrome
Crouzon syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the skull, face and heart. It is caused by a mutation on the FGFR2 or FGFR3 gene. The treatment of Crouzon syndrome includes several operations. The Center for Complex Craniofacial Disorders expertly cares for children with Crouzon syndrome.
Learn MoreCrush Injuries of the Fingertip
Crush injuries of a fingertip or the tip of a toe are common in children. They can happen when a finger is slammed in a door, a finger or toe is stepped on, or if a heavy object falls on a nail with great force.
Learn MoreCrutch Walking
Step-by-step tips to help your child learn to use crutches, including going up and down stairs, sitting and standing up, and more.
Learn MoreCushing Syndrome in Children
Cushing syndrome is a hormone disorder. It’s caused by having high levels of the hormone cortisol over a long time. Cushing syndrome is fairly rare. It most often affects adults who are 20 to 50 years old. But it can also occur in children. It is sometimes called hypercortisolism.
Learn MoreCuts and Wounds of the External Ear
Helpful first aid tips for handling minor cuts, wounds, or deep cuts a child may get to the outer ear.
Learn MoreCuts and Wounds of the Face
Most minor cuts or wounds to the face can be handled at home with simple first aid treatment. But there are also times when these injuries need medical care. Here's what you need to know.
Learn MoreCuts and Wounds of the Mouth and Lips
Kids can get cuts and wounds in their mouth and on their lips when they are playing or doing sports. Learn how to use first aid for these injuries, and when to get medical care.
Learn MoreCuts and Wounds of the Nose
Most minor nose wounds can be handled at home, but a wound or bruise that also involves 1 or both eyes needs immediate medical attention.
Learn MoreCystic Fibrosis - Related Diabetes
Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) is a type of diabetes that affects children and adults with cystic fibrosis (CF). Diabetes is a common complication for patients with cystic fibrosis.
Learn MoreCystic Fibrosis and the Digestive System
In the digestive system, cystic fibrosis (CF) mainly affects the pancreas. A child with CF has trouble absorbing fats, as well as some proteins and vitamins.
Learn MoreCystic Fibrosis and the Reproductive System
Detailed information on cystic fibrosis and its effect on the reproductive system.
Learn MoreCystic Fibrosis and the Respiratory System
Detailed information on cystic fibrosis and its effect on the respiratory system.
Learn MoreCystic Fibrosis in Children
Detailed information on cystic fibrosis, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and genetics
Learn MoreCystic Fibrosis Overview
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of the glands that make mucus and sweat. Here's a quick look at how CF affects the body, and who may be more likely to have this disease.
Learn MoreCytomegalovirus (CMV) in Newborns
CMV (cytomegalovirus) is a herpes virus. It is very common. It affects people of all ages and in all parts of the U.S. In most cases, CMV causes mild symptoms, or no symptoms at all. But it can cause serious problems in an unborn baby or newborn.
Learn MoreHelping Hands Patient Education Materials
Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.