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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.
What Is Asthma? for Kids

Asthma makes it hard to breathe. Find out more in this article for kids.
5 Ways to Cope With Anxiety for Teens

Everyone feels worried or nervous at times. Here are 5 tips for teens to help manage anxiety.
Relaxation Techniques for Kids With Serious Illness for Parents

Help ease your child's pain and anxiety with these exercises, complete with step-by-step instructions.
Surgeries and Procedures: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) for Parents

Some kids have medical problems that prevent them from being able to take adequate nutrition by mouth. A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) is a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach. Read this article to find out more about the gastrostomy procedure.
What to Do When You Feel Stressed for Kids

Everybody gets stressed from time to time. This article for kids has some tips to try the next time you're stressed.
What Are Nebulizers and Inhalers? for Parents

Find out how these asthma tools help kids take their medicines.
Bringing Your Baby Home for Parents

Whether your baby comes home from the hospital right away, arrives later, or comes through an adoption agency, homecoming is a major event.
What's the Difference Between a Nebulizer and an Inhaler? for Teens

Inhalers and nebulizers are tools that help you get asthma medicine into the lungs. Find out how to use them.
What's an Inhaler? for Kids

An inhaler is a plastic tube that holds a container of medicine that comes out in a spray and is breathed into the lungs.

A KidsHealth Education Partner Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.