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Food Allergy What is a food allergy? A food allergy is when your immune system has a bad reaction to a certain food. This is different from a food intolerance, which does not involve the immune system. This is true even though some of the same signs may be present. What causes a
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Pulmonary Atresia What is pulmonary atresia? Pulmonary atresia (PA) is a heart defect. It happens when the baby's heart doesn’t form as it should in the uterus. This can happen during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. PA is a problem with the opening of the pulmonary valve. This
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Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children What is gastroesophageal reflux in children? Gastroesophageal refers to the stomach and esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. Reflux means to flow back or return. Reflux happens because the lower
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in Children What is oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) in children? Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a type of behavior disorder. It's mostly diagnosed in childhood. Children with ODD show a pattern of uncooperative, defiant, and hostile
Emergency & Urgent Care
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Bodhi's Story
A first birthday is a time of joy and celebration, but for Greg and Colleen, it marked the beginning of a journey they never anticipated. In 2018, just before their son, Bodhi, turned one, he experienced his first seizure. Alarmed and worried, Greg and Colleen rushed him to
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For Parents: Bicycle, In-Line Skating, Skateboard, and Scooter Safety Safety statistics Bikes, in-line skating, skateboarding, and scooters are very popular among children between ages 5 and 14. These activities are a great form of exercise. But without protective gear, they can
Practice Integration
PCCN’s Practice Integration Team works directly with our participating network providers. This team develops meaningful relationships with network administrators and physician owners, meeting monthly with each practice. This interaction assists with promoting quality by providing
Planning Your Hospital Stay
Your doctor may refer your child to Phoenix Children’s for surgery or another procedure that requires a hospital stay. We understand that these visits take careful planning – especially for families who travel to us from outside Phoenix. The following resources can help you start
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Bicycling, Inline Skating, Skateboarding, and Scooter Safety—Prevention Buying the right bike It's important that the bike your child rides is the right size. In addition, consider the following advice: The bike shouldn't be too big or complicated. Your child should be able to