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Adenoidectomy with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Caring for Your Child After the Operation [French] Permalink Public

Your child needs an operation called an adenoidectomy (say: ADD-uh-noy-DECK-toe-mee) to take out his adenoids. Your child also has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This means your child will need to be closely watched after the operation. Your child may also have to stay in hospital longer than the other children having an adenoidectomy. This website explains what to expect while your child is in the hospital and how to take care of your child at home. Audio available. (French)

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Abscess Drainage: Caring for your child at home after the procedure (Child) [French] Permalink Public

​Your child has had an abscess drained. This factsheet explains how to look after your child at home after the procedure, and when to call for help. Audio available. (French)

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Meal and Snack Ideas for Your 1 to 3 Year Old Child [French] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about meal and snack ideas your 1 to 3 year old toddler including ideas for ealthy and enjoyable meals and snacks and safety tips. Number 69e. (French)

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Asthma (Child) [French] Permalink Public

Asthma is a condition that affects your child’s lungs. The most common signs of asthma are wheezing, coughing, and trouble catching your breath. These signs can also occur with other health problems. Therefore, at first, it might be difficult for your doctor to make a diagnosis of asthma, espe­cially in babies and young children. (French)

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Concussion (Minor Head Injury) in Children (Fraser Health) [French] Permalink Public

The doctor did not find any signs of serious head injury complications and feels it is safe for your child to go home in your care. (French) Colour

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Acetaminophen [French] Permalink Public

Your child needs to take medicine called acetaminophen (Tylenol or Tempra). This information sheet explains what acetaminophen does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine. (French)

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Allergies (Child) [French] 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. (French)

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Pain Relief: Comfort Kit (Child) [French] Permalink Public

It is understood that kids have pain, especially while in the hospital. When kids are actively engaged in a fun activity, their pain and anxiety goes down. Pain might be due to procedures or treatments, or from their illness or injury. How children cope with pain is different for each of them. Some kids will not talk about their pain, while others will cry and yell. This page describes ways parents can help their child reduce pain using play and imagination. These methods will work in the hospital or at home. These strategies for easing pain work well with pain medication your child may need. Talk to your child's nurse, child life specialist, or social worker for more ideas. The toys in the following list may help. Children are encouraged to make choices about what may work best for them to reduce pain. (French)

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