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… Learning About Respiratory Problems in Newborns On this page: … breathing. It is given to the baby through a tube in the nose or throat. The doctor may use a ventilator. This machine helps …
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… Children's Health Learning Center Learn about children's health Children grow and change so … ADHD and Bipolar Disorder in Children Disc Battery in the Nose Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Down …
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… Hearing Aids On this page: Overview How They Work Styles of Hearing Aids Getting Used to Them Overview Hearing aids make sounds louder. There are many different …
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… Hearing health for toddlers Last updated August 11, 2013 One of the best ways to protect your toddler's hearing is by breastfeeding. Breastfed toddlers have fewer ear infections, which can affect hearing. Read some more …
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… are temporary. But some side effects may be permanent. Researchers keep looking for the lowest radiation dose that … cold packs or anything that is hot or cold on this skin. Wear soft cotton clothes that are loose on your body. Ask … Try to match your activities to your energy levels. Throat changes Radiation to the neck or chest can irritate …
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… Making It Easier to Wear a Mask to Help Prevent Infections On this page: Overview Overview Why is it important to wear a mask? Wearing a mask can be a little uncomfortable at … If you wear glasses, put them over the mask's cloth on your nose to keep them from fogging up. Masks that have a wire …
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… disease? Ménière's (say "men-YEERS") disease is an inner ear problem that affects your hearing and balance. It normally occurs in only one ear at a … of the attacks and your risk of hearing loss. How is it diagnosed? To diagnose the disease, your doctor will do a …
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… one side of the body. The child is between 6 months and 5 years old. The child doesn't have nervous system … who have a fever seizure will have another within a year. These seizures aren't a form of epilepsy . Children who … Is your child having trouble breathing (more than a stuffy nose)? The symptoms of difficulty breathing in an older …
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… your shadow is shorter than you, then UV exposure is high. Wear protective clothing. This can include: Wide-brimmed hats … factor (SPF) in the fabric that doesn't wash out. Wear sunscreen, with an SPF of 30 or higher, every day. This … and UVB radiation. Apply to all exposed skin, including the nose, lips, ears, scalp, back of the hands, and neck. Apply …
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… Cochlear Implants On this page: Treatment Overview How Well It … Works Risks Treatment Overview A cochlear implant is a small electronic device that can help "make" sound if you have a certain type of severe hearing loss in both ears. The implant does the job of the …