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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Emergency Symptoms Not to MissCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A list of emergency symptoms that are seen in childhood. If your child develops one of these symptoms, you want to recognize it early on
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Encopresis - Stool Holding TypeCategory: Abdomen or Digestive Symptoms
Information and guidance on encopresis due to stool holding in children.
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Encopresis - Toilet Training Resistance TypeCategory: Abdomen or Digestive Symptoms
Information and guidance on encopresis due to toilet training resistance in children.
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Encopresis - Waiting Too Long TypeCategory: Abdomen or Digestive Symptoms
Information and guidance on stool leakage (soiling) in a child who is toilet trained.
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Encourage Your Child to Be Physically ActiveCategory: sports_and_fitness
Today's youth are less active and more overweight than any previous generation.
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Exercise-Related Heat Illness (Care of the Young Athlete)Category: sports_and_fitness
Exercise-related heat illness (ERHI) or "heat injury" happens when exercise is done in high temperature and high humidity. It's one type of injury, unlike sports injuries caused by contact, that can almost always be prevented with proper attention
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Eye - Harmless Chemical and Eye IrrigationCategory: Eye Symptoms
Information and guidance on what to do when harmless chemicals are in the eye.
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Eye AllergyCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
An allergic reaction of the eyes. Main symptoms are itchy and watery eyes. Sometimes, the eyes can sting or burn.
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