3447 results found
Health topics
… How Asthma Develops in Children On this page: Overview … It usually develops before age 5. footnote 1 Many children who have allergies get asthma, but not all. And not … years of life. One study notes that about 25 out of 100 children with persistent asthma began wheezing before 6 …
Health topics
… HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program for Kids Last updated January … also consider referring your patient to other childhood healthy weights programs in B.C. On this page: Overview … care providers Other B.C. Healthy Living Programs for children and youth Overview The HealthLink BC Eating and …
Health topics
… Tips for Parents of Children With Epilepsy On this page: Overview Related … his or her risk of injury and avoid embarrassment sometimes caused by seizures: Use waterproof pads on cribs and beds, … child, do not leave him or her alone in the bathtub. Older children with epilepsy should take showers instead of baths. …
Health topics
… Chronic Pain: Using Healthy Thinking Actionset Overview Living with pain can be … that lasts for 3 months or longer. It can make you sleep poorly, feel tired and irritable, and have a hard time being … thinking, you may be able to work out an alternative seating arrangement or a flexible work schedule. Choose your …
Health topics
… Grief: Helping Children With Grief Actionset Overview It's important for … any questions or concerns. To express their feelings, children need an adult who makes them feel safe and secure. … counsellors may also be able to help your child. The ways children express grief are often different from the way …
Health topics
… Family Therapy for Depression in Children On this page: Overview Overview … counselling used alone has not been proved effective for treating depression in children and teens. Family therapy may … a qualified counsellor who has had specific training in treating families. Health professionals with training in …
Health topics
Health topics
Health topics
… Asthma and Vocal Cord Problems On this page: Overview Overview … who are high achievers. Vocal cord dysfunction is often caused by post-nasal drainage or gastroesophageal reflux … and speech therapy. Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Current as …
Health topics
… Speech Problems: Normal Disfluency On this page: Overview Related … a normal phase of language development. About 75 out of 100 children who stutter get better without treatment. footnote 1 The most common normal disfluency in children younger than age 3 is the repetition of …
