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Tonsillectomy or Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Your child needs an operation called a tonsillectomy to take out the tonsils. Your child may also need an operation called an adenoidectomy to take out the adenoids. Your child also has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Your child will need closer observation while she is in the hospital. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/TestsAnd...

Mastoidectomy to Treat Cholesteatoma or Ear Infection (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Your child needs an operation to take away part of the bone from behind the ear. This operation is called a mastoidectomy (say: MAST-oid-ECK-toe-mee). This operation will be performed by an otolarygology (say OH-toe-lar-ing-olo-gee) doctor. This brochure explains what will happen during the operation and how to care for your child at home. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/TestsAnd...

Sore Throat and Tonsillitis (Child) [English] Permalink Public

A sore throat is usually a symptom of an illness. Learn possible causes, how long it lasts, and how to take care of your child. Audio available (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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Ear Surgery (Child) - Multi-Record Landing Page [English] Permalink Public

Landing page for:Cochlear Implant, Mastoidectomy to Treat Cholesteatoma or Ear Infection, Myringotomy and Ear Tubes: Care at Home After the Procedure, Tympanoplasty: Fixing a Hole in Your Child's Eardrum. (English)

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https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Search/Pages/AKHRes...

How Well Does My Child Hear? (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A pamphlet outlining your child's hearing from birth to five years. Indicates why good hearing is important and when to ask for help. Provides contact information for public health audiology clinics (English) Colour

Hearing Tests for Infants and Children [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about hearing tests for children including routine screening, why children need to have their hearing screened, what you can do if you think your child has hearing loss, and types of hearing tests. Number 71b. (English)

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http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/pdf/hfile71...

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Allergies (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Allergies occur when you come in contact with something your body is sensitive to. Allergic reactions can be caused by food, drugs, infections, insect bites, animals, things you breathe and skin contact with irritants such as cosmetics or soaps. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

Hives (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Hives are raised, itchy, red bumps (swellings) on the skin. They can be of different sizes and can appear anywhere on your child’s body. This factsheet provides an overview on hives including symptoms, causes, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) (Child) [Arabic] Permalink Public

A sore throat is usually a symptom of an illness. Learn possible causes, how long it lasts, and how to take care of your child. Audio available (Arabic)

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https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=7...

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Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) (Child) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

A sore throat is usually a symptom of an illness. Learn possible causes, how long it lasts, and how to take care of your child. Audio available (Chinese - Traditional)

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https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=7...

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