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… Preparing Your Child for the Hospital On this page: Overview Related Information Overview If your child is facing a … your child know what to expect will go a long way toward lowering fear and stress. Here are some things to try: Talk … are many books—for parents and for children of various age levels—that help explain hospital visits, surgery, and what …
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… Disease: Helping a Loved One On this page: Getting Started Related Information Getting Started Helping with daily … to each other. It can also make your relationship stronger. Related Information Caregiver Tips Coronary Artery Disease … to each other. It can also make your relationship stronger. Related Information Caregiver Tips Coronary Artery Disease …
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… you and your health condition(s), you may find the links below helpful. For more information on the benefits of … of physical activity on cardiovascular conditions, such as high blood pressure, click here . For more information on … of physical activity on metabolic conditions, such as diabetes, click here . For more information on the benefits …
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… Rehabilitation: Hospital Program On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Cardiac … Education on a heart-healthy lifestyle and how to lower your risk of future heart problems. Ways to help your … will monitor your heart rate to be sure it doesn't get too high while you walk or slowly climb stairs. How long you …
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… Cow's Milk Protein Allergy in Babies On this page: Overview Related Information Overview If you drink or eat dairy … or asthma. Abdominal (belly) pain. Vomiting. Diarrhea. Blood in the stools. A formula-fed baby with a cow's milk … of a milk protein allergy, contact your baby's doctor. Related Information Lactose Intolerance Current as …
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… Contact Lens Problems: Hypoxia On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Hypoxia occurs when the cornea … wear, especially extended-wear lenses. The cornea has no blood supply of its own, so it gets oxygen only from tears … corneal hypoxia may cause serious problems with the cornea. Related Information Contact Lenses Current as of: …
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… Help for Anger Problems On this page: Overview Related Information Overview If you are angry or hostile or … ways to manage your feelings and actions. Use one of the following resources if you are or know of a parent or caregiver … call 1-800-668-6868. Related Information Biting Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse or …
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… Post-Vaccination Test for Immunity On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A post-vaccination test for … to hepatitis B. May come in contact with other people's blood or body fluids as part of your job. Are a sex partner … 6 months after a person receives the last dose of vaccine. Related Information Hepatitis B Current as of: …
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… and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Related Information What is a … typically remain allergic to the food for life. If you are highly sensitive to a certain food, you may have an allergic … may do some tests. You may have either skin testing or a blood test. These tests help to see what you are allergic …
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… Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Diaper rash … patches in mouth Is your child having trouble eating or swallowing? Yes Difficulty eating or swallowing No Difficulty … Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay …