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Talking to Your Doctor for Teens
People who play a role in their own health care make better decisions and stay healthier. Here are tips for teens on how (and why) to build a bond with your doctor.
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Laryngoscopy for Parents
Laryngoscopy, a visual exam of the voicebox and airway, can help discover the causes of voice and breathing problems, throat or ear pain, and other bothersome symptoms.
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Going to the Hospital for Kids
It may seem scary to go to a hospital, but doctors and nurses are there to help people who are sick or hurt feel better. Read our article for kids to find out what happens inside a hospital.
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Questions You Can Ask Your Doctor for Teens
You're probably used to answering your doctor's questions, not asking your own. But it's your body, and you can ask about anything you want. Here are ideas to help you get started.
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Health Care Providers: Ophthalmologists for Parents
An ophthalmologist is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, prevents, and treats diseases and conditions that affect the eyes.
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Health Care Providers: Allergists/Immunologists for Parents
An allergist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats asthma, allergies, or immune system conditions.
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Getting Health Visits in Your Preferred Language for Parents
Making sure you and your child’s doctor understand each other is key to a helpful health care visit. If English isn’t your first or preferred language, here's how to do that.
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Sports Physicals for Teens
Just as professional sports stars need medical care to keep them playing their best, so do student athletes. That's why it's important to get a sports physical.
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Testicular Torsion for Parents
This emergency condition causes extreme genital pain and usually requires surgery to save a boy's testicle. If your son has groin pain, get him to a doctor right away.
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What's It Like to Stay in the Hospital? for Teens
Scheduled for a hospital stay? Knowing what to expect can make it a little easier.