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It happens in a blink of an eye. You look over at your child and realize he is choking. He can’t cough, cry, speak or breathe. His face is bright red, and tears are streaming down his face. ...

Chances are, your child will get sick and experience a seriously upset stomach at some point. A combination of vomiting and diarrhea can lead to dehydration in children more quickly since fluids can be lost faster than they are taken in. ...

The Patient and Family Education Team offers free resources for learning more about a diagnosis, condition, general health and wellness. ...

Astigmatism is a condition in which an abnormal curvature of the cornea can cause two focal points to fall in two different locations - making objects up close and at a distance appear blurry. Astigmatisms may cause eye strain and may be combined with nearsightedness ...

Since age 9, Greg has divided his time between two passions: baseball and music. His pitching progressed to the point that coaches put him on the mound in games against major opponents last year, when he was a freshman at Vianney. ...

When you bring your child to St. Louis Children's Hospital, your child receives care and attention from a staff completely focused on kids. Our entire approach to health care is shaped by looking at it from a child's and family’s point of view. ...

After being assaulted by several classmates in the girls’ restroom of her high school, Erica, age 17, was treated in the emergency department at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. She suffered a concussion, sustained injuries to her back, and her eye took quite a beating. But ...

Most life-threatening emergencies are easy to recognize. You would not overlook major bleeding, breathing that stops, a seizure or a coma. However, some emergency symptoms can be missed or ignored. Here's that important list. ...

Approximately one in five American high schoolers has a job. Learn how to tell if your teen is ready to work and how you can assist in the job search process. An after school job may provide your teenager with a bit of freedom and ...

The best cerebral palsy care focuses on more than the physical needs of the child. It also addresses the mental, emotional and social needs. Our on-staff social worker helps you and your child with these important aspects of life. Find links to our best family ...