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Allergy Skin Testing
If your child is being seen for possible allergies, asthma, frequent infections or stuffy nose, allergy skin testing may be recommended. Testing can help find out what "allergen" causes the symptoms. It could be something breathed in, touched, or eaten.
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Oxygen Therapy at Home
The cells in our bodies need oxygen to live. Without enough oxygen, growth and development can slow down. This Helping Hand includes helpful information if your child is prescribed oxygen therapy at home.
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Prescription Medicines
To take care of your child’s health, you need to know how to fill prescriptions. Most prescriptions for medicines may be filled at a local pharmacy.
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Contact Precautions
Your child may be placed on Contact Precautions as a safety measure as certain germs can be spread by contact.
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Bone Scan: Nuclear Medicine
A bone scan is a test that is done to look for problems in the bones. A tiny amount of radioactive material is injected into your child's vein and goes into the blood. After about 2 to 3 hours, it collects in the bones.
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Burns: Wearing a Pressure Garment
This Helping Hand™ is about using pressure garments after a burn to help reduce scaring.
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Moving from Pediatric to Adult Care: Finding a Doctor
Take the big step in moving from Nationwide Children's Hospital to a provider that sees adults with this Helping Hand.
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Moving from Pediatric to Adult Care: Prescription Medicines, Supplies and Equipment
To take care of your own health, you need to know how to fill prescriptions. Most prescriptions for medicines can be filled at a local pharmacy. You may also get them from a mail order pharmacy if your insurance allows. Your prescription insurance will use one specific mail order pharmacy.
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Exercises: Stretching
Stretching exercises help keep your joints and muscles from tightening up. Your exercise program is planned for your specific needs because not all your muscles have the same degree of strength or weakness.
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Exercises: Breathing, Posture and Chest Mobility
The following exercises will improve your posture (the way you stand). They will also make the muscles of your chest stronger and more flexible so that breathing is easier. Do each exercise 5 times.