Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Learn about the different types of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and how it is diagnosed and treated at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Foreign Bodies in the Nose
Children younger than five often experiment by putting foreign objects into their nose. Treatment involves prompt removal of the object by suction or special tools used by your child's physician.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
The most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency. Iron is needed to form hemoglobin and is mostly stored in the body in the hemoglobin.
IgE-Mediated Food Allergies
IgE-mediated food allergies cause your child’s immune system to react abnormally when exposed to one or more specific foods such as milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish.
Asthma in children
Asthma is a chronic lung disease. Learn about its symptoms and how it's diagnosed and treated at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Stomach Bugs in Children
Stomach bugs, also called gastroenteritis, are very common in young children. You can treat most stomach bugs at home by making sure your child keeps drinking and gets plenty of rest.
Headaches in Children
Headaches are very common, but when symptoms are severe and prevent your child from participating in school and social activities, evaluation and treatment by an expert team of neurologists is needed.
Ankyloglossia (Tongue Tie)
Ankyloglossia, or tongue tie, is a congenital condition in which the tongue is literally “tied,” or tethered, to the floor of the mouth, inhibiting both speech and eating.
Vomiting
Vomiting, or throwing up, is the act of forcibly emptying the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
Strep Throat
Strep throat is an infection of the throat caused by a bacteria called Group A Strep or Streptococcus pyogenes. The bacteria can be spread via airborne droplets or saliva such as when sharing food or drinks.