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Chest or Breathing Symptoms
Information and guidance about symptoms of wheezing.
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The 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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Wheezing - Symptom
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When Your Child Needs Emergency Medical ServicesCategory: safety_and_prevention
It is rare for children to become seriously ill with no warning. Depending on your child's symptoms, you usually should contact your child's pediatrician for advice. Early recognition and treatment of symptoms can prevent an illness or injury from getting worse or turning into an emergency.
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When a Baby’s Head Is Misshapen: Positional Skull DeformitiesCategory: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Many parents wonder if the shape of their newborn's head is normal. Maybe it seems a bit flat in the back or uneven on one side. Most of these slight imperfections happen when infants spend too much time in one position such as in a crib, a car safety seat, or an infant carrier. The good news is that
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When is an Athlete Ready to Return to Play? (Care of the Young Athlete)Category: sports_and_fitness
One of the first questions an athlete will ask following injury or illness is, "When can I play again?" The answer is rarely quick or simple.
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When to See a Doctor (Care of the Young Athlete)Category: pediatric_care
A safe and speedy return to activity following a sports injury or an illness depends on early recognition and treatment. Knowing when to see your doctor is an important step in this process.
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Whining and PesteringCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Whining is a verbal temper tantrum. Compared to screaming tantrums, it’s a step up the developmental ladder. Some examples of whining behavior are: A child who won’t take No for an answer. He keeps repeating his demand for something you’ve told him he can’t have or do.
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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)—Child Care and SchoolsCategory: infectious_diseases
A contagious and fairly common bacterial infection that causes a range of illnesses, from mild cough to severe disease
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Whooping Cough Exposure - No SymptomsCategory: Chest or Breathing Symptoms
Information and guidance on exposure (close contact) to a person with confirmed whooping cough (pertussis) when child has no rash or other symptoms of whooping cough.
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Pediatric Healthcare Associates
Address
1710 W 287 Business #100,
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Phone
Hours of Operation
Monday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed