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What's That Funny Sound in My Ear? Explaining Tinnitus
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Tinnitus is the perception of sound in one or both ears that is not related to external sounds. It may be high or low in pitch, and continuous or just occasional.
Use with Caution: Cough and Cold Medicine Safety Tips
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Alternatives to cough and cold medicine, and ways to stay safe when medication is needed.
Is It Strep Throat? Tips for Recognizing and Treating Strep Throat
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Symptoms of strep throat, how to treat it if it is strep, and more tips for soothing sore throats.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest: How You Could Save a Life
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You could save a life by learning the warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest and how to take action. Take steps now to be prepared in an emergency.
How to Prevent and Treat the Stomach Flu
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Can you really prevent the norovirus from infecting your family? Yes! A CHOP physician and infection prevention expert explains how.
A Swallowed Button Battery Is an Emergency
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Button batteries, found in toys and remote controls, scales, lap tops and most electronic devices can cause injury or death if swallowed. Know what to do if this happens to your child.
Do You Know the Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes? November is Diabetes Awareness Month
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New cases of type 2 diabetes, when the body can’t use or make enough insulin, soared in kids during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn the signs and how CHOP can help!
How to Treat RSV at Home and When to Go to the Doctor
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Advice from pediatricians: What to know about RSV in children, how you can treat your baby’s RSV at home, and when to take a baby with RSV to the hospital.
What to Do If You Suspect the Flu
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Your child is complaining of a sore throat and body aches. They have a fever. It seems like they might be coming down with the flu. What should you do?
What Parents Need to Know About Explaining Death and Grief to a Child
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Communication strategies for explaining death and grief to a child at various stages of development