All genders

When your student comes back to school after cancer it can be a good sign that their life is returning to their 'new normal'.

Make sure you know what signs and symptoms you should be on the lookout for. It's good to have important numbers on hand in case your child with cancer becomes unwell. 

Some pēpi (babies) will need home oxygen to help with their breathing.

Information about the use of levetiracetam to prevent epileptic seizures. 

Information about the use of montelukast for the prevention of asthma. 

Information about the use of the antibiotic flucloxacillin for the treatment of bacterial infections.

Information about the use of diazepam for painful muscle spasm and stiffness.

Information about the use of desmopressin tablets for bedwetting (which is sometimes called nocturnal enuresis).

Information about the use of desmopressin for bedwetting (which is sometimes called nocturnal enuresis).

Information about the use of cefalexin for the treatment of bacterial infections.

Information about the use of the antibiotic amoxicillin for the treatment of bacterial infections in tamariki (children). 

Information about the use of gabapentin for preventing seizures.

It is natural for tamariki (children) to express their sexuality and their interest in the differences between the genders through their behaviour. How they do this depends on their stage of development. It is important to understand the difference between normal sexual behaviour and behaviour outside the expected range in each age group.

Neuromuscular conditions are disorders of the nerves that control the body and muscles. Neuromuscular weakness can affect the muscles that help with breathing. Even if there is no cure for a neuromuscular condition, there are ways to manage breathing problems. This may help improve your child’s health.

An oximetry test measures the amount of oxygen in the blood and can be used to assess your child's breathing during sleep. 

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