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Kids Health Information : Cough
Cough. Cough is a very common problem for children. The most common cause of cough is a respiratory tract infection, such as a cold. Young children usually have six to 12 respiratory tract infections per year, usually caused by viruses.
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Respiratory;Infectious Diseases
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Clinical Practice Guidelines : Acute scrotal pain or swelling
Acute scrotal pain or swelling. PIC Endorsed. Testicular torsion is an emergency. It requires immediate referral to a surgeon. Surgical evaluation should be undertaken in all cases where testicular torsion cannot be confidently excluded. Ultrasound
PIC endorsed | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Urology;Pain;Surgery and Anaesthetics;Emergency Care;Infectious Diseases
https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Acute_scrotal_pain_or_swelling/
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Kids Health Information : Head injury – general advice
Head injury – general advice. Children often bump or bang their heads, and it can be difficult to tell whether an injury is serious or not. Any knock to the head is considered a head injury. Head injuries are classified as mild, moderate or severe.
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Trauma;Emergency Care
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Clinical Practice Guidelines : Death of a child
Death of a child. PIC Endorsed. Death of a child: Resources. The death of a child is distressing for the family and carers, and can be confronting for healthcare providers. The care provided should be respectful and inclusive of any cultural,
PIC endorsed | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Nephrology;Palliative and End of Life Care;Genetics;Gastroenterology and Hepatology;Allergy and Immunology
https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Death_of_a_child/
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Kids Health Information : Worms
Worms. This fact sheet is available in the following languages:and English. There are many different types of intestinal worms, but the most common is threadworm (also called pinworm). Threadworm is a type of roundworm that is commonly found in
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Infectious Diseases
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Kids Health Information : Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis. Osteomyelitis (oss-tee-owe-my-eh-lie-tis) is an infection in the bone. The bones most commonly affected are those around the knee, hip or ankle. Osteomyelitis is caused by bacteria entering the bone, often after a minor skin infection,
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Infectious Diseases
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Kids Health Information : Nappy rash
Nappy rash. The most common cause of nappy rash (sometimes called diaper dermatitis) in children is irritation. Constant moisture from urine (wee) and faeces (poo) and friction from materials (e.g. cloth and disposable nappies) cause damage to the
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
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Kids Health Information : Asthma
Asthma. This page is available in the following community languages:. Asthma is a common condition caused by narrowing of the small air passages in the lungs. The narrowing happens when air passages become swollen and inflamed, causing more mucus to
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Allergy and Immunology;Respiratory;Emergency Care;Infectious Diseases
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Kids Health Information : Asthma – videos
Asthma – videos. The videos on this page will help you better understand and manage your child's asthma. If your child shows signs of severe asthma (struggling to breathe, deep sucking movements at their throat or chest), call an ambulance
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Respiratory
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Kids Health Information : Dental care
Dental care. Dental disease, including tooth decay, can impact nutrition, growth, and development in children, and can negatively influence a child’s quality of life. Children who have dental disease often continue to have poor oral health as
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Emergency Care
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