Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs and lower respiratory tract. Learn about the signs and symptoms of community-acquired pneumonia and how to take care of your child.
Parents can learn how doctors prevent and treat pneumonia after a blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Pentamidine is a drug used to prevent a specific type of pneumonia called PCP pneumonia. This is a very serious type of pneumonia caused by an organism called pneumocystis jiroveci. This organism is only found in people whose immune system is not working normally.
Learn how to identify and help someone who is drowning.
After a heart transplant, your child will need a variety of medications, including immunosuppressants, drugs to prevent infection, and drugs to lower blood pressure.
Read about types of immunizations that are recommended during a child's first year of life and onward.
Viral respiratory infection is a general term for lung and airway infections. Read about different viruses that can cause viral respiratory infections and treatment options.
Find out how a cough assist machine can help your child if they have difficulty clearing mucus from their lungs.
Second-hand smoke is harmful for babies and children. Learn tips on keeping your home 100% smoke-free.
Read about various types of breathing problems in newborn babies and the care that is provided to help them.
Learn how your child can exercise their lungs to reduce the risk of breathing problems.
In addition to anemia and pain, some people with sickle cell disease can have other less common complications. Learn about some of the complications that can happen because of sickle cell disease.
Your child needs to take the medicine called pentamidine. This information sheet explains what pentamidine does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.
Learn about chemotherapy your child receives before the blood and marrow transplant.
Chemotherapy may be used to treat some types of brain tumours. Learn general information about how chemotherapy is given, how it works and coping with side effects.
Learn how children get HIV, how it affects their bodies, and what you need to do as a parent to keep your child as healthy as possible.
Measles is an infection caused by a highly contagious virus. Learn the symptoms and causes of measles and how it can be prevented.
Teens living with hemophilia can learn why smoking is bad news for their health.
Learn about the most common cause of ataxia in children.
Read about some of the complications that can arise after having scoliosis surgery. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.
Vaccines, like any medicine, can have side effects. Learn about common vaccine side effects and how to treat them.
Discover how to perform lung volume recruitment with your child to help them take deep breaths.
Learn how chemotherapy for acute childhood leukemias is administered and possible side effects children receiving chemotherapy may experience.
