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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.

  • Arm Injury

    Injuries to the arm (shoulder to hand). Injuries to a bone, muscle, joint or ligament.

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  • Arm Pain - Muscle Strain

    Arm muscle pain from hard work or sports (muscle overuse). Pain is not caused by an injury. Also called muscle overuse syndrome

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  • Arm Pain - Symptom

    Pain in the arm (shoulder to fingers). Includes shoulder, elbow, wrist and finger joints. Includes minor muscle strains from hard work or sports (overuse). Pain is not caused by an injury

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  • Asthma

    Asthma (AZZ-muh) is a disease of the breathing tubes that carry air to the lungs. The linings of the tubes swell, and they fill up with mucus (MYOO-kus). This is called inflammation (in-fluh-MAY-shun). It makes the tubes get narrow. This makes it hard to breathe.

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  • Asthma Attack

    Your child is having an asthma attack. Your child has been diagnosed in the past with asthma.

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  • Asthma Triggers

    Things that cause asthma (AZZ-muh) attacks or make asthma worse are called triggers. Asthma triggers can be found in your home, your child's school, child care, and other people's homes.

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  • Asthma and Exercise (Care of the Young Athlete)

    Almost every child (and adult) with asthma can benefit from sports and physical activity. Also, asthma should not prevent young athletes from enjoying a full athletic career. The following is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics

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  • Asthma and Your Child

    This handout informs parents about asthma, including information about asthma symptoms, triggers, treatments, medicines, and how to communicate with your child's school.

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  • Athlete's Foot

    Fungus infection of the feet. Causes an itchy rash on the feet and between the toes

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  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    Information and guidance on ADHD.

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  • Baby Bottle Tooth Decay - Prevention

    Baby bottle tooth decay (BBTD) is the main type of tooth decay in toddlers. It’s caused by excessive exposure to milk or juice. That happens with crib bottles or tote bottles.

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  • Baby Formula Shortages: What Parents Need to Know

    A checklist for parents to help prepare for your child's COVID-19 vaccination.

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  • Baby Walkers: What You Need to Know

    Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about why baby walkers are not safe and what you can do.

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  • Babysitting Reminders

    Parents should: Meet the siiter and check references and training in advance. | Be certain the sitter has had first aid training and knows CPR. | Be sure the sitter is at least 13 years old and mature enough to handle common emergencies.

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  • Back Pain - Muscle Strain

    Back muscle pain from carrying or lifting heavy things

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  • Back Pain - Symptom

    Pain or discomfort in the upper, mid or lower back. Includes minor muscle strain from back overuse

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