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Coping with Medicines

Children or teens may need medicine to manage their disease. Some medicines may have side effects, like unwanted changes in their mood or how they look. 

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Resources for Patients

Access resources for patients and their families. 

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Advance Directives

“Advance directives” are legal documents about health care choices.

Pityriasis Rosea

Pityriasis rosea is a common skin problem in children and young adults. It often begins with a large scaly lesion called the “herald patch.”

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Contrast Enema

A contrast enema is a test where contrast solution makes the large intestine (bowel) and part of the small intestine show up on the X-ray picture.

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Breast Milk for Your Hospitalized Infant: Electric Breast Pump

Mothers who need to express milk for many weeks or months while their babies are in the hospital will need to use a “hospital grade” electric breast pump. These pumps have a “closed system.”

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Walkers Orthopedic

Walkers can be used to keep weight off a leg or foot while it is healing. They are often used instead of crutches for younger children or those who have trouble keeping their balance.

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Nasal Turbinate Reduction

Prepare for your child's nasal turbinate reduction with this Helping Hand. 

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Upper Respiratory Infections (Colds)

The common cold is a respiratory infection caused by a virus (germ). Rhinoviruses are the most common cause. Viruses are spread by breathing in air droplets of the infected person who coughs, sneezes or even laughs less than 6 feet from your child. The virus can also be spread by touching something that the infected person has sneezed, coughed or drooled on.