Cystic fibrosis: What Parents Can Do
Although there is no known cure for asthma, modern asthma management can effectively reduce a child’s symptoms and allow her to lead a full and active life. Regular contact with your doctor and close monitoring of your child are important.
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Sickle cells: What Parents Can Do
Although knowledge about the disease is incomplete, it’s important for parents to be as well informed as possible, so that they can help their child avoid pain crises. Counseling will give them a safe, confidential way of exploring their [...]
Cerebral Palsy: What Parents Can do
It’s difficult to predict the effects of cerebral palsy, especially on a young child. It doesn’t become more severe as the child gets older, though some difficulties may become more noticeable, and priorities will change: when a baby is [...]
Children with Epilepsy: What Parents Can do
It could be a shock to realize that one’s child has epilepsy, but parents must try to remain calm. Both parents and child will need to get their confidence back. A doctor can help by advising on how to cope with the seizures.
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