Allergy is the term used to describe the body’s overreaction to something that it views as foreign or different from itself. The body reacts by releasing histamine and other substances that cause allergic symptoms.
Read MoreThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Food Allergies
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X syndrome is an inherited form of intellectual disability that is primarily seen in males. It is the most common form of inherited intellectual disability. Fragile X syndrome is caused by the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Babies with GERD can choke; a bulb syringe should be available to help clear the airway if necessary. If the baby is coughing, nothing should be done because the cough is the most effective way to clear the airway. If the baby stops breathing or making any sound, CPR techniques for infants should be
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Gastrostomy Tubes
Gastrostomy tubes are placed in children for many reasons, including prematurity, feeding problems, and brain disorders, and they have become more prevalent as lifesaving medical treatments for children have improved.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Hearing Loss and Deafness/Hard of Hearing
The Care Plan for children with hearing loss may include
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Heart Conditions, Nonstructural
Approximately 4,000 children are diagnosed with Kawasaki disease every year and most are younger than 5 years.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Heart Defects, Structural
Thirty-five thousand babies are born every year in the United States with these problems, according to the American Heart Association.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Hepatitis
Hepatitis means liver inflammation. Most of the time, hepatitis is caused by a viral infection of the liver. The most common types are hepatitis A, B, and C.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Hip Problems
What are hip problems in children and how common are they?
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Hydrocephalus and Shunts
Hydrocephalus is the abnormal accumulation of spinal fluid, called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), within the brain. Hydrocephalus can be caused by a structural defect in the brain or spine that blocks CSF and causes it to accumulate. Sometimes a brain injury, especially one that causes bleeding, can interfere
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Immune Thrombocytopenia
The treatment team may consist of the primary care provider and a hematologist.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
Arthritis is swelling and pain of the joints. When this problem is chronic, the most common form is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Kidney and Other Urinary Tract Problems
Nephrotic syndrome can occur at any age but is most common between the ages of 18 months and 8 years. Boys are affected more often than girls. A child may come to the child care or school with the diagnosis or may develop it while enrolled.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is an inherited condition. It affects the tissues that connect parts of the body.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Mitochondrial Disorders
Mitochondrial disorders are a diverse group of diseases caused by damage to small structures found in human cells that are essential in converting food to energy. The result is decreased energy production and associated symptoms.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic diseases that cause muscle wasting and weakness. The most common type is Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which is progressive and occurs only in boys.
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