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  • Bronchiolitis Obliterans In Children

    Bronchiolitis obliterans is not the same as the common viral bronchiolitis that young pēpi (babies) and tamariki (children) get. Bronchiolitis obliterans is when the small airways in the lungs become scarred and narrowed. It is very rare.
  • Lung Transplant In Children

    Lung transplants are very rare in Aotearoa New Zealand. Most people with lung problems will never need a lung transplant. A lung transplant is only considered when a child has a serious, long-term lung problem that is getting much worse.
  • COVID-19

    COVID-19 is a viral infection caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19 affects the lungs, airways and other organs. It spreads easily and can make some people very sick.
  • Scoliosis In Children

    Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve sideways. Most cases of scoliosis in tamariki (children) are mild and don’t need treatment.
  • Congenital Breathing Problems

    A congenital breathing problem happens when the lungs or parts of the airway don’t grow normally before birth.
  • Developmental Hip Dysplasia

    Developmental hip dysplasia is a condition where a baby's hip joint doesn't develop correctly. This can cause the hip joint to be unstable and to dislocate occasionally.
  • Perthes Disease In Children

    Perthes disease is a rare condition affecting the hip joint in tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Common symptoms include a limp and pain in the hip, leg or knee.
  • Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis (SUFE)

    Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE) is a condition involving the hip joint of tamariki (children). It is most common just before or during adolescence.
  • Limping In Children

    Limping is common in tamariki (children). If your child has a limp, take them to a health professional to get checked.
  • Scarlet Fever In Children

    Scarlet fever is common in tamariki (children). It happens in tamariki who have had a recent throat or skin infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep). Scarlet fever causes a very red rash.
  • Pneumothorax In Children & Young People

    A pneumothorax happens when air gets trapped between the lung and chest wall. It’s more common in teenagers and young adults.
  • Slapped Cheek Disease (Fifth Disease)

    Slapped cheek disease is a mild viral infection that is common in young tamariki (children). It causes a bright red rash on the cheeks.
  • Tube Feeding Stories - Parent Journeys

    Hear from 2 parents about their tube feeding journey with their tamariki (children).
  • Outer Ear Infections In Children (Swimmer’s Ear)

    An outer ear infection is an infection of the skin inside the ear canal or around the outer ear. It is different from an inner ear infection.
  • Pain & Pain Management Resources

    A collection of resources about pain and pain management. See the video and some book and app suggestions.
  • Brain Injury - Planning, Problem-Solving & Adapting To Change

    Tamariki (children) often have difficulties with planning, problem-solving and adapting to change after they have had a brain injury or illness that affects the brain. Find out what you can do to help.
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