Patient Education

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.

Diarrhea (Age 6-21)

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Diarrhea is the sudden increase in the number and looseness of stools. Diarrhea means 2 or more watery stools. Reason: a few loose stools can be normal with changes in diet. Most diarrhea is caused by a viral infection of the intestines.

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Diarrhea (Age 1-5)

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Diarrhea is the sudden increase in the number and looseness of stools. Diarrhea means 2 or more watery stools. Reason: a few loose stools can be normal with changes in diet. Most diarrhea is caused by a viral infection of the intestines.

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Diaper Rash

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Any rash on the skin covered by a diaper. Diaper-wearing age group (birth to 3 years).

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Croup

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Croup is an infection of the voicebox (larynx) caused by a virus.

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Cradle Cap

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

A scaly rash on the scalp that starts in newborns.

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Coughs and Colds: Medicines or Home Remedies?

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Every parent wants to help their child get over cough and cold symptoms. You could buy a non-prescription cough and cold medicine. Or you could turn to some home remedies. Which is better?

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Cough – Viral (Age 6-21)

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Viral infection of the lower airway (the bronchi) that go to the lungs. This is the most common cause of a cough in children. Medical names are viral bronchitis, lower respiratory infection, LRI

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Cough – Viral (Age 0-5)

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Viral infection of the lower airway (the bronchi) that go to the lungs. This is the most common cause of a cough in children. Medical names are viral bronchitis, lower respiratory infection, LRI

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Cough – Symptom (Age 6-21)

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

A cough is the sound made when the cough reflex clears the lungs. It helps protect the lungs from infections. A coughing fit or spell is over 5 minutes of nonstop coughing. Coughs can be dry (no mucus) or wet (with mucus)

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Cough – Symptom (Age 0-5)

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

A cough is the sound made when the cough reflex clears the lungs. It helps protect the lungs from infections. A coughing fit or spell is over 5 minutes of nonstop coughing. Coughs can be dry (no mucus) or wet (with mucus).

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