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.

Cast Care – Leg

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

A cast is a hard shell that completely covers a bone fracture. Also called a full cast. It keeps broken bones from moving until they heal. That also reduces pain. It also protects the injured part from any more injury.

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Cast Care – Arm

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

A cast is a hard shell that completely covers a bone fracture. Also called a full cast. It keeps broken bones from moving until they heal. That also reduces pain. It also protects the injured part from any more injury.

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Canker Sores

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Painful, shallow ulcers (sores) on the inner lips or cheeks. Not caused by an infection

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Burns

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Burns to the skin. A burn is a heat, chemical or electrical injury to the skin

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Bruises

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Bruises to the skin anywhere on the body. Bruises are bleeding into the skin from damaged blood vessels

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Bronchiolitis (RSV)

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

A viral infection of the smallest airways in the lungs. Wheezing is the main symptom. Average age for getting bronchiolitis is 6 months (Range: birth to 2 years).

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Breast Pain Before Periods

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Breast pain and swelling during the week before menstrual periods. Normal in 10% of teens and 50% of adult women.

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Breast Buds

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

A small disc-shaped lump felt under the nipple (areola). Indicates the start of puberty

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