Passion Statement "As a parent, I empathize with the distress families feel when a gastrointestinal issue suddenly and painfully prevents their child from thriving and fully engaging in the joys of ...

Yellow or green discharge (pus) in the eye The eyelids are stuck (matted) together with pus after sleep After being wiped away, the pus comes back during the day Often caused by a bacterial eye ...

My clinical practice as a general pediatrician inspired me to study and promote behaviors, programs and policies that increase physical activity in children, particularly those from disadvantaged ...

Too much earwax can cause rubbing of the ear or poking in the canal. A piece of ear wax can become dry and hard in the ear canal. This creates a feeling that an object is in the ear. Complete blockage ...

Swallows an unusual but harmless, non-solid substance Swallows a bad-looking, bad-smelling, or bad tasting food Swallows a non-food substance Ate food or drink that is spoiled or has set out at room ...

Lyla followed a recovery plan provided by her doctors, making sure she was fully recovered before returning to the field. Her ...

Average body temperature is around 98.6° F (37.0° C) A fever is an elevated body temperature with these readings: Rectal, Forehead or Ear temperature: 100.4° F (38.0° C) or higher Oral (mouth) ...

The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) is a distinct unit in Seattle Children’s where we care for babies, children, teens and young adults who are critically ill with heart problems. It is staffed by ...

The Center for Pediatric Nursing Research advances clinical practice–focused research among Seattle Children’s nurses at all career levels. The center also promotes research collaboration as part of ...

Jaundice (yellow skin) in a baby during the first 3 months of life (90 days) The skin turns a yellow color from high bilirubin levels in the blood ...

We provide services in the areas of evaluation, training and short-term treatment. An evaluation is typically a 2-hour appointment to determine what AAC supports are the most appropriate for your ...

Forcing a struggling child to take any medicine can lead to vomiting or choking. Using a better technique can sometimes get rid of the child's resistance. Doctors can sometimes replace a bad-tasting ...