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Apnea of Prematurity for Parents
Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is a condition in which premature infants stop breathing for more than 15 to 20 seconds during sleep. AOP usually goes away on its own as a baby matures.
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Ultrasound: Head for Parents
Doctors order head ultrasounds when there's a concern about neurological problems in an infant.
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) for Parents
Eosinophilic esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus. Most people with the condition improve with treatment.
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Chylothorax for Parents
A chlylothorax happens when chyle (lymphatic fluid) collects in the space around a lung.
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Chylous Ascites for Parents
Chylous ascites is when chyle collects in the belly. Depending on what's causing it, doctors can treat chylous ascites and often cure it.
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Hearing Loss for Parents
Kids who have hearing loss, or hearing impairment, have trouble hearing or understanding some or all sounds. It’s best to catch hearing problems right away, because treatment is more successful if it starts early.
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Craniosynostosis for Parents
Craniosynostosis is when seams between bones in the skull close too soon. When this happens, the skull can’t expand grow as it should, and it develops an unusual shape.
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Necrotizing Enterocolitis for Parents
Necrotizing enterocolitis is an intestinal disease that usually affects preemies. Medicines and therapy can help babies with NEC.
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Sepsis for Parents
Sepsis is a serious infection usually caused when bacteria make toxins that cause the immune system to attack the body's own organs and tissues.