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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Norovirus—Child Care and SchoolsCategory: infectious_diseases
A virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting. A leading cause of diarrhea in the United States.
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Nose Allergy (Hay Fever)Category: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
An allergic reaction of the nose. Main symptoms are an itchy nose, clear discharge and sneezing.
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Nose Foreign Body RemovalCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Child put a foreign body (FB) in their nose. The child tells the parent or the parent see a strange object in child’s nose. Your doctor or nurse says it is safe to try to remove it at home. That’s only helpful for small, harmless objects.
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Nose InjuryCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Injuries to the inside or outside of the nose.
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Nose Picking HabitCategory: Behavior Problems
Information and guidance on nose picking habit.
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Nursemaid's ElbowCategory: safety_and_prevention
A pulled elbow (also known as nursemaid’s elbow) is a common, painful injury generally among children under four years old but occasionally older. It occurs when the outer part of the elbow becomes dislocated or slips out of its joint.
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Nutrition and Eating Problems—Autism ToolkitCategory: autism_spectrum_disorder
Eating problems are common in children. In children with ASD, the problems may be more serious and last longer because of problems with taste, texture, or smell. They may be the result of learned behaviors.
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