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Asthma
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Asthma

This Helping Hand™ covers asthma, which is a lung disease that can cause breathing problems. If your child has asthma, the airways in their lungs overreact to certain things, called triggers. 

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Asthma and Steroid Use

Asthma is when the airways, or bronchi, in the lungs overreact to certain things. 

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Inhaled Corticosteroids for Asthma

Properly administer inhaled corticosteroids for asthma with this Helping Hand. 

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Asthma

This clinical pathway discusses the management of Asthma care in the Emergency Department.

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Asthma

This clinical pathway discusses the management of Asthma care in the inpatient care setting.

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Asthma

This clinical pathway discusses the management of Asthma care in the Urgent Care.

Pneumonia
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Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a lung infection that is usually caused by a virus or bacteria. This makes the air sacs in the lungs fill with fluid (phlegm or mucus). Walking pneumonia is a non-medical word that describes a mild case of bacterial pneumonia. Pneumonia caused by bacteria is treated with an antibiotic.

Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)

Dysphonia, also known as hoarseness, refers to having an abnormal voice. For those affected by dysphonia, the voice can be described as hoarse, rough, raspy, strained, weak, breathy or gravely. There may also be voice breaks and pitch changes. Causes may include inflammation, growths and scarring.

Abdominal Pain
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Abdominal Pain

Functional abdominal pain is a common problem that interferes with a child’s daily life. Some red flags to look for include weight loss, vomiting, lack of energy and bloody diarrhea. A physician can perform tests to determine the cause of abdominal pain. Treatment plans vary depending on the cause.

Clinical Pathways

Clinical Pathways

Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Clinical Pathways are peer-reviewed, evidence-based best practice recommendations for the management and treatment of medical conditions.

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