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Toxic Stress: How the Body's Response Can Harm a Child's Development
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Toxic Stress: How the Body's Response Can Harm a Child's Development

Toxic stress that children suffer not only shapes their emotional lives as adults, but also affects their physical health and longevity.

4 Things to Know If You Think Your Child Has the Flu
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4 Things to Know If You Think Your Child Has the Flu

Should influenza find its way to you and your family, you will be faced with the decision to seek medical care or let the virus run its course. Trust the judgement of your health care provider regarding testing and treatment.

Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Children
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Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Children

How we value and perceive ourselves is better known as “self-esteem.” Our experiences, our environment, and the people with whom we choose to surround ourselves can all have an effect on how we see ourselves.

Nosebleeds
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Nosebleeds

In this Helping Hand™, we discuss nosebleeds. Also known as epistaxis, nosebleeds occur when small and delicate blood vessels (capillaries) in the lining of the nose break and bleed. There are many things you can do to stop a nosebleed. If your child’s nosebleed does not stop, call your doctor.

Mouth Sores (Viral) Herpes Gingivostomatitis

Mouth Sores (Viral) Herpes Gingivostomatitis

Mouth sores (or Gingivostomatitis) can be caused by viruses and other illnesses. Some mouth sores are caused by the herpes virus. It is not caused by sexual activity nor related to it. Mouth sores can last from 7 to 10 days. They should heal without leaving a scar.

Syncope in Children

Syncope in Children

Syncope is the medical word that means fainting. Some people faint often. Most children who faint do not have heart problems or brain problems.

Annual Report

Click here to view highlights from the 2024-25 Division of Pulmonary Medicine Annual Report.

Pelotonia Kids Ride

Pelotonia Kids Ride

Nationwide Children's Hospital will host our own inaugural Pelotonia Kids ride, supporting this special and important initiative.

Resources & Educational Opportunities

Suicide affects people of all backgrounds. Although the prevalence of mental health disorders and rates of suicide increase as children grow older, even young children express thoughts of suicide and have died by suicide. However, there is hope.

Birthmarks: When Should Parents Be Concerned?
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Birthmarks: When Should Parents Be Concerned?

While birthmarks can be a significant source of concern to parents, most are harmless and require no treatment. Learn when you should be concerned.

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