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.
-
Mountain SicknessCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
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.
Read More -
Mouth InjuryCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Injuries to the lips and mouth. Includes inner cheeks and the roof of the mouth (hard and soft palate)
Read More -
Mouth Sores—Child Care and SchoolsCategory: infectious_diseases
Herpes simplex virus, canker sores, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, and thrush
Read More -
Mouth Ulcers (Mouth Sores) - SymptomCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Painful, shallow ulcers (sores) on the lining of the mouth. Found on the gums, inner lips, inner cheeks, or tongue
Read More -
Mumps Exposure - No SymptomsCategory: Neck or Back Symptoms
Information and guidance on exposure (close contact) to a person with confirmed mumps when child has no rash or other symptoms of mumps.
Read More -
Mumps—Child Care and SchoolsCategory: infectious_diseases
A viral illness with swelling of one or more of the salivary glands
Read More -
Nail Biting HabitCategory: Behavior Problems
Information and guidance on nail biting habit.
Read More -
Nasal Rinse - If Child Can Blow NoseCategory: Nose Symptoms
Information and guidance on how to perform nasal rinse.
Read More
69of115