Patient resources

Injuries to the inside or outside of the nose.

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.

An allergic reaction of the nose. Main symptoms are an itchy nose, clear discharge and sneezing.

Common questions asked about newborn noises, reflexes and behaviors. These are normal and not signs of illness.

Common questions asked about normal skin rashes in newborns. Note: Mongolian spots and birthmarks are not covered here.

How infections and other serious diseases can present in newborns

Common questions asked about normal birthmarks in newborns. Note: Rashes such as baby acne are not covered here.

Common questions asked about the normal newborn’s appearance and body

Questions about flying or mountain travel with a newborn baby.

Pain or discomfort in the back, side or front of the neck. Includes minor muscle strain from neck overuse

A feeling that vomiting might occur and feeling “sick to the stomach” (queasy). Vomiting has not occurred. That symptom is covered in the Vomiting handout. Stomach pain is not present. That symptom is covered in the Abdominal Pain handout.

Painful, shallow ulcers (sores) on the lining of the mouth. Found on the gums, inner lips, inner cheeks, or tongue

Injuries to the lips and mouth. Includes inner cheeks and the roof of the mouth (hard and soft palate)

Symptoms that occur with travel to a high altitude. Starts at 8,000 feet (2400 meters) above sea level or higher. Also called Altitude Sickness.

Symptoms triggered by a spinning, rocking or rolling motions. The main symptoms are dizziness and nausea