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CHOC Children's happy to present you with our Parent Advice Line (PAL). This automated service provides you with immediate information on children's health topics when you need it: 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

This information is intended to supplement information provided to you by your pediatrician or family physician.

To use PAL, simply call (714) 509-8927, enter the four-digit topic numbers listed on this web page, or stay on the line for a complete listing of topics.

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SICK CHILDREN

Allergies
8324     Asthma: How To Use Inhalers
8325     Asthma: Treatment
8326     Eye Allergies
8327     Food Allergies
8328     Hay Fever
8329     Hives
8330     Preventing Allergies

Bone, Joint, And Muscle
8430     Growing Pains
8431     Leg Cramps
 

Brain And Nervous System Problems
8440     Migraine Headaches
8441     Tension Headaches

Digestive Problems
8400     Anal Fissure
8401     Constipation: Children
8402     Constipation: Infants
8403     Diarrhea: Treatment For Bottle-Fed Infants
8404     Diarrhea: Treatment

For Breast-Fed Infants
8405     Diarrhea: Treatment For Children Over 1 Year Of Age
8406     Excessive Gas
8407     Stomachaches From Worrying
8408     Vomiting: Treatment For

Bottle-Fed Infants
8409     Vomiting: Treatment For

Breast-Fed Infants
8410     Vomiting: Treatment For Children Over 1 Year Of Age

Ear Problems
8350     Ear Congestion
8351     Ear Infections: How To Tell
8352     Ear Infections: Prevention
8353     Ear Infections: Treatment
8354     Ear Tubes: Who Needs Them
8355     Ear Tubes: Swimming And Bathing
8356     Ear Wax Problems
8357     Pierced Ear Infections
8358     Pulling At Ears
8359     Swimmer's Ear

Eye Problems
8340     Dark Circles Under The Eyes
8341     Red Or Pink Eyes
8342     Something In The Eye

Fever
8450     Fever: Definition
8451     Fever: Phobia And Fever Myths
8452     Fever: Infants And Toddlers
8453     Fever: Treatment

First Aid For Emergencies
8500     Burns
8501     Choking: The Heimlich
8502     Seizures With Fever
8503     Seizures Without Fever (Epilepsy)

Home Care Tips For Illnesses
8465     Bedrest
8466     Calling Your Childâs Healthcare Provider
8467     Getting Your Sick Child Back To Sleep
8468     How Infections Are Spread
8469     Humidifiers
8470     Judging The Severity Of Your Infantâs Illness
8471     Preventing Infections
8472     Subtle Emergencies Not To Miss
8473     Symptoms That Last Too Long
8474     When To Keep Your Child Home From School Or Day Care
8475     When To Send Your Child Back To School Or Day Care

Injuries
8489     Bone And Muscle Injuries
8490     Cuts And Scrapes
8491     Finger Injuries
8492     Head Injuries
8493     Mouth Injuries
8494     Puncture Wound

Medicines
8480     Acetaminophen Dosage
8481     Allergies: Benadryl Dosage
8482     Ibuprofen Dosage
8483     Medicines: Helping Children Swallow Pills
8484     Medicines That Taste Bad: What To Do
8486     Overuse Of Medicines
8487     Safe Use Of Medicines
8488     When Antibiotics Are Not The Answer

Mouth And Throat Problems
8380     Canker Sores (Mouth Ulcers)
8382     Sore Throats
8383     Strep Throat
8384     Toothache

Nose Problems
8370     Blocked-Up Nose: Infants
8371     Colds: One Cold After Another
8372     Colds: The Facts
8373     Colds: Treatment
8374     Colds: When To Worry
8375     Nosebleeds
8376     Sinus Congestion
8377     Sinus Infections

Other Problems
8460     Altitude Or Mountain Sickness
8461     Fatigue
8462     Menstrual Cramps
8463     Motion Sickness

Respiratory And Breathing Problems
8390     Breathholding Spells
8391     Coughs
8392     Croup
8393     Influenza
8394     Noisy Breathing: Why?

Skin Problems
8300     Acne
8301     Athlete's Foot
8302     Bee Stings
8303     Bug Bites
8304     Chicken Pox
8305     Dandruff
8306     Fifth Disease
8307     Frostbite
8308     Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease
8309     Lice
8310     Lyme Disease
8311     Poison Ivy Or Oak
8312     Ringworm
8313     Small, Localized Rash
8314     Spider Bites
8315     Sunburn: Treatment
8316     Ticks: How To Remove Them
8317     Warts
8318     Wound Infections: Prevention

Urinary Problems
8420     Frequent Urination
8421     Urinary Tract Infections: Prevention
8422     Urinary Tract Infections: Treatment


HEALTHY CHILDREN

Accident Prevention
8565     Animal Bites: Prevention
8566     Drowning: Prevention
8567     Electrical Shock: Prevention
8568     Falls And Head Injury: Prevention
8569     Hot-Weather Illness: Prevention
8570     Poisoning: Prevention
8730     Swimming For Toddlers
8731     Walkers: A Major Health Hazard

Eating: Older Children
8700     Appetite Slump In Toddlers
8560     Cow's Milk: The Facts
8703     Fast Food Myths
8704     Finicky Eaters
8702     Foods That Cause Choking
8705     Healthy Diet
8706     Junk Food Myth
8707     Keeping Mealtime Pleasant
8708     Low Cholesterol Diet
8710     Overweight Preschoolers
8709     Overweight Preteens
8711     Overweight Teens
8712     Playing With Food
8713     Six Health Problems Relating To Diet
8714     Slow Eaters And Fast Eaters
8715     Snacks
8701     The Candy Myth
8716     The Vitamin Supplement Myth

Feeding
8650     Breast-Feeding And Medications
8651     Breast-Feeding: How To Improve Milk Supply
8652     Breast-Feeding: Is Your Baby Getting Enough?
8653     Breast-Feeding: Painful Breasts Or Sore Nipples
8654     Breast-Feeding: Supplemental Formula Or Water
8655     Breast-Feeding: Vitamins And Minerals
8656     Finger Foods
8657     Formulas: Choosing The Right One
8658     Formula Preparation And Feeding
8659     Night-Time Feedings: Newborns
8660     Overweight Babies: Prevention
8661     Solid Foods: What And When
8662     Spoon-Feeding Problems
8663     Weaning From The Bottle
8664     Weaning From The Breast
8665     Weaning Problems: Prevention

Health Promotion: Staying Well
8750     Baby-Bottle Tooth Decay: Prevention
8751     Baths: Too Much Soap
8575     Chicken Pox Vaccine
8752     Doctor Visits: Making Them Go Better
8576     Immunization Reactions
8577     Immunizations: 10 Recommended Ones
8578     Lead Poisoning: Prevention
8753     Second-Hand Smoke
8754     Shoes
8755     Skin Cancer: Prevention
8756     Stimulating Your Infantâs Development
8757     Sunglasses: Preventing Cataracts
8758     Tooth Decay: Prevention


TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

Infant Care
8550     Crib Death: Prevention
8551     Diaper Rash
8552     Spitting Up
8553     Tear Duct, Blocked
8554     Teething Myths
8555     Thrush
8556     Umbilical Hernia

Newborn Care
8601     Colic: Home Treatment
8602     Colic: Myths About
8603     Crying: What It Means
8604     Face Rashes
8605     Foreskin: Normal Care
8540     Jaundiced Newborn
8606     New Parent Exhaustion: Prevention
8607     New Parents: Common Worries
8541     Newborn Appearance
8542     Newborns: Normal Behavior And Reflexes
8543     Normal Skin Care
8608     Postpartum Blues
8609     Sibling Rivalry With Newborn
8544     Sleep Position
8600     The Circumcision Decision
8545     Umbilical Cord Problems


BEHAVIOR

Discipline Problems
8800     Biting
8801     Demands Constant Entertainment
8803     Guidelines For Consequences
8804     Guidelines For Setting Rules
8805     Hitting And Fighting
8806     "I Hate You"
8807     Interrupting You On The Telephone
8808     Interrupts Guests
8809     Lying
8802     "Mine" Won't Share Toys
8810     Misbehavior At The Supermarket
8811     Refusing To Get Dressed On Time
8812     Runs Away From You
8813     Saying "No" To Kids
8814     Screaming
8815     Siblings Who Argue And Fight
8816     Spanking
8817     Spoiled Kids: Preschoolers
8819     Spoiled Kids: Toddlers
8820     Stealing
8821     Stubborn Kids: Preschoolers
8822     Stubborn Kids: Toddlers
8823     Swearing
8824     Temper Tantrums: Toddler And Preschooler
8825     Terrible Twos
8826     Time-Out: The Best Response For Aggressive Behavior
8827     Time-Out: How To Give One
8828     Time-Out Refusal: School Age Children
8829     Time-Out Refusal: Toddlers And Preschoolers
8830     Time-Out: When It Doesn't Work
8831     Unfastens The Seat Belt
8832     Whining

Family Issues And Problems
8890     Christmas Time
8891     Divorce: Helping Children Cope
8892     Fears Of Natural Disasters: Home Treatment
8893     Fears Of Natural Disasters: Prevention
8894     Grandparents And Grandchildren
8895     Halloween
8590     Hanukkah Time
8896     Quality Family Time
8897     Santa Claus
8898     Thanksgiving

Other Behavior
8920     Masturbation: Toddlers And Preschoolers
8921     Nudity And Your Child
8922     Sex Education: Preschoolers
8923     Sexual Play: What's Normal
8924     Shyness
8925     Speech: Hard To UnderstAnd Speech
8926     Thumbsucking: Toddlers
8881     Tics And Facial Twitches

School Issues And Problems
8585     ADD: Educational Treatment
8855     ADD: Home Treatment
8586     ADD: How To Recognize
8587     ADD: Imitators
8588     ADD: Ritalin Treatment
8850     Hyperactivity And Sugar
8851     School Phobia
8852     School Underachiever: Preteen
8853     School Underachiever: Teenagers
8854     Schoolwork: Teaching Responsibility
8856     Short Attention Span: Prevention In Preschoolers
8857     TV Dependency: Prevention
8858     Video Game Craze

Sleep Problems
8770     Bedtime Refusal
8771     Early Morning Riser
8772     Night Terrors
8773     Nightmares
8774     Nightmares And Violent Movies
8775     Nighttime Awakening: Infants
8776     Nighttime Awakening: Toddlers
8580     Pacifiers
8777     Sleep Problems: Prevention
8778     Sleeping With The Parents: Infants
8779     Sleeping With The Parents: Toddlers And Preschoolers

Teenagers
8875     Teenagers: House Rules
8876     Teenagers: No-Win Issues
8877     Teenagers: Talking Back
8878     Teenagers: Teaching Responsibility
8879     Teenagers: What's Abnormal
8880     Teenagers: What's Normal

Toilet Training/Bedwetting
8790     Bedwetting: Preschooler
8791     Bedwetting: Preteen
8792     Bedwetting: Teenagers
8793     Toilet Training Made Easy
8794     Toilet Training Readiness
8795     Toilet Training Refusal

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