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Coughing
Coughs are a common symptom, but most aren't a sign of a serious condition. Learn about different coughs, how to help your child feel better, and when to call your doctor.
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Corneal Abrasions
Corneal abrasions, which are common among kids, happen when something gets into the eye. Though sometimes painful, they're rarely serious and usually heal within a few days.
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Amblyopia
Amblyopia interferes with the way the eye and the brain work together. The result is poor vision. Treatment may involve glasses, patches, eye drops, or surgery.
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Strabismus
Strabismus causes eyes to wander or cross. Treatment may include glasses, patches, eye drops, or surgery.
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Ears
Hearing may be the ears' main job, but it's not all they do. Learn all about the ears in this Body Basics article.
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TMJ Disorders
Kids with these jaw disorders often have difficulty chewing or talking due to problems with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Symptoms can resolve on their own, or with treatment.
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Helping Sam Hear: A Family’s Journey – Chapter Five: New Beginnings
When 3-month-old Sam was diagnosed with profound hearing loss, his parents found hope when they learned that a cochlear implant might help Sam gain the ability to hear. Learn about their journey.
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Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD)
Some kids have hearing loss due to auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD), a problem in the transmission of sound from the inner ear to the brain.
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Dealing With Earwax
Earwax helps protect the eardrum and fight infection. Parents shouldn't attempt to remove earwax at home, as doing so risks damage to the ear canal and, possibly, a child's hearing.
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Helping Sam Hear: A Family’s Journey
When 3-month-old Sam was diagnosed with profound hearing loss, his parents found comfort and hope when they learned that a cochlear implant could help Sam learn to hear. Follow the family's journey, from the diagnosis through surgery and beyond.
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Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a progressive genetic disorder that affects the body's connective tissue. Even though the disease has no cure, doctors can successfully treat just about all of its symptoms.
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Flying and Your Child’s Ears
That weird ear-popping sensation is a normal part of air travel. Here's how to help equalize the air pressure in your child's ears and eliminate, or at least decrease, ear pain.
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Vision Facts and Myths
Old wives' tales abound about the eyes. From watching TV to eating carrots, here's the lowdown on some vision facts and fiction.
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Cochlear Implants
Sometimes called a "bionic ear," the cochlear implant can restore hearing for many kinds of hearing loss.
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Hearing Evaluation in Children
Hearing problems can be treated if they're caught early, so it's important to get your child's hearing screened early and evaluated regularly.
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Your Child’s Vision
It's important for kids to have their eyes examined regularly, as many vision problems and eye diseases can be detected and treated early.
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Tear-Duct Obstruction and Surgery
Blocked tear ducts are a fairly common problem in infants. The earlier they're discovered, the less likely it is that infection will result or surgery will be necessary.