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  • Secondhand Smoke for Parents


    Breathing in someone else's secondhand smoke is hazardous to our health. Find out what you can do about it.

  • Smoking and Asthma for Parents


    Being a smoker is an obvious risk for kids and teens with asthma, but just being around people who smoke can cause problems too.

  • Smoking and Pregnancy for Parents


    Especially during pregnancy, it’s best to avoid all tobacco or nicotine-containing products. Here's why.

  • A to Z: Hypertrophy, Tonsillar (Enlarged Tonsils) for Parents


    Tonsillar hypertrophy, or enlarged tonsils, can happen due to an ongoing (chronic) condition or a temporary effect of an infection.

  • Colds for Parents


    Colds are the most common infectious disease in the United States - and the top reason kids visit the doctor and miss school.

  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) for Parents


    SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants 1 month to 1 year old. Though SIDS remains unpredictable, you can help reduce your infant's risk.

  • Kids and Smoking for Parents


    The health risks of smoking are well known, many young people still do it. Here's how to help your kids avoid smoking or quit, if they've already started.

  • A to Z: Dental Cavities for Parents


    A dental cavity is a hole in the tooth that can grow bigger and deeper over time.

  • What Should I Do if My Friend Has an Asthma Flare-Up? for Teens


    Friends can be the first line of defense for someone who is having an asthma flare-up. Here's how to be prepared.

  • A to Z: Bronchitis for Parents


    Bronchitis (say: bron-kye-tis) is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, the airways that connect the trachea (windpipe) to the lungs.