Treating Asthma at School

It's important to tell your child's teachers and other school staff about your child's asthma. That way, they can help your child if symptoms get worse, or if your child has an asthma attack at school.

When You Have a Sore Throat

A sore throat can be painful. There are many reasons why you may have a sore throat. Your healthcare provider will work with you to find the cause of your sore throat. They'll also find the best treatment for you. Read on to learn more.

Herbst Appliance

The Herbst appliance is used to help line up your top and bottom jaws to improve your bite.

Choosing the Right Shoes for Comfort

Your feet support the weight of your body. Repeated stress on your feet can cause damage over time. The right shoes can help protect your feet. The wrong shoes can cause problems. Learn how to find a shoe that fits your foot needs.

VRE Infection

VRE are germs that are resistant to certain antibiotics. Normally, VRE does not cause infections in healthy people. But in some cases, VRE can spread and cause infection. Here's what you need to know.

Duplex Ultrasound: What to Expect

Duplex ultrasound uses sound waves to get images of your blood vessels. Your healthcare provider may want to do a duplex ultrasound to find out if you have any problems with the vessels that carry blood to and from the major organs in your body.

What Is Duplex Ultrasound?

Duplex ultrasound is a type of ultrasound that makes 2 kinds of images. First, it creates pictures of your blood vessels. Then, it makes graphs that show the speed and the direction of blood flow through the vessels.

When Your Child Has Vesicoureteral Reflux

Your child has been diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). This condition affects the urinary tract. VUR is not painful. And it can be treated or managed. In some cases, children even outgrow the condition. Your child's healthcare provider will tell you more about choices for your child.