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.
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Drinking Fluids During IllnessCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Child drinks less than normal amounts of fluid during an illness
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Ear - CongestionCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Ear Congestion is a stuffy or plugged up feeling in the ear. Crackling or popping noise in the ear. Hearing is often muffled
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Ear - Swimmer'sCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
An infection or irritation of the skin that lines the ear canal. Caused by lots of swimming or using cotton swabs.The medical name is otitis external.
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Ear - Touching Habit (Normal)Category: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A young child who touches, pulls, tugs, or pokes at the ear. No crying or report of ear pain
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Ear Canal - ItchyCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A child who itches the ear canal. No crying or report of ear pain.
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Ear Fluid (Middle Ear Effusion)Category: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
The buildup of fluid in the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum). The space is normally filled with air. The presence of fluid dampens the hearing.
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Ear Foreign Body - RemovalCategory: Ear Symptoms
Information and guidance on a foreign body in a child's ear canal.
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