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On this page: Allergies, Asthma & the Immune System (for Teens) | Blood Disorders (for Teens) | Body Basics Library | Bones, Muscles & Joints (for Teens) | Brain & Nervous System (for Teens) | Cancer & Tumors (for Teens) | Digestive System (for Teens) | Genetic, Chromosomal & Metabolic Conditions (for Teens) | Growth, Hormones & Diabetes (for Teens) | Kidneys & Urinary System (for Teens) | Learning Disorders (for Teens) | Lungs & Respiratory System (for Teens) | Medical Tests & Procedures (for Teens) | Mouth & Teeth Problems (for Teens) | Overweight and Obesity (for Teens) | Personal Stories (for Teens) | Sexual Health & Reproductive System (for Teens) | Sight, Speech & Hearing (for Teens) | Skin, Hair & Nails (for Teens) |

  • Allergies, Asthma & the Immune System (for Teens)

    Articles
    • 5 Ways to Be Prepared for an Allergy Emergency
      (Spanish)
    • Allergies
      (Spanish)
    • Allergy Testing
      (Spanish)
    • Asthma
      (Spanish)
    • Celiac Disease
      (Spanish)
    • Do Allergies Cause Asthma?
      (Spanish)
    • Eczema
      (Spanish)
    • Egg Allergy
      (Spanish)
    • Food Allergies
      (Spanish)
    • Hives (Urticaria)
      (Spanish)
    • How Can I Deal With My Asthma?
      (Spanish)
    • How to Avoid the ER if You Have Asthma
      (Spanish)
    • Latex allergy
    • Milk Allergy
      (Spanish)
    • My Friend Has a Food Allergy. How Can I Help?
      (Spanish)
    • My Girlfriend Has a Peanut Allergy. Do We Have to Worry About Kissing?
    • Nut and Peanut Allergy
      (Spanish)
    • Poison Ivy
      (Spanish)
    • PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
      (Spanish)
    • Psoriasis
      (Spanish)
    • Serious Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)
      (Spanish)
    • Shellfish Allergy
      (Spanish)
    • Smoking and Asthma
      (Spanish)
    • Spirometry (Video)
      (Spanish)
    • Stem Cell Transplants
      (Spanish)
    • Thrombocytopenia
      (Spanish)
  • Blood Disorders (for Teens)

    Articles
    • Donating Blood
      (Spanish)
    • Sickle Cell Disease
      (Spanish)
    • Sickle Cell Disease: Mike's Story (Video)
    • Sickle Cell Disease: Theresa's Story (Video)
    • Stem Cell Transplants
      (Spanish)
    • Thrombocytopenia
      (Spanish)
    • Transitioning Your Medical Care: Sickle Cell Disease
      (Spanish)
  • Body Basics Library

    Articles
    • Blood
      (Spanish)
    • Bones, Muscles, and Joints
      (Spanish)
    • Brain and Nervous System
      (Spanish)
    • Digestive System
      (Spanish)
    • Ears
      (Spanish)
    • Eyes
      (Spanish)
    • Kidneys and Urinary Tract
      (Spanish)
    • Lungs and Respiratory System
      (Spanish)
    • Mouth and Teeth
      (Spanish)
    • Skin, Hair, and Nails
      (Spanish)
    • Spleen and Lymphatic System
      (Spanish)
  • Bones, Muscles & Joints (for Teens)

    Articles
    • Bleeding disorders: Iliopsoas bleed
    • How the Joints Work
    • Kinesio tape
    • Plantar Fasciitis
      (Spanish)
    • Repetitive Stress Injuries in Sports
      (Spanish)
    • Scoliosis: Personal Stories (Video)
    • Sever's Disease
      (Spanish)
    • Shin Splints
      (Spanish)
    • What Happens in ACL Surgery?
  • Brain & Nervous System (for Teens)

    Articles
    • Autonomic dysreflexia
    • Cerebral Palsy
      (Spanish)
    • Cerebral Palsy: Keith's Story
    • Concussion (Mild traumatic brain injury)
    • Concussions
    • Concussions
      (Spanish)
    • Concussions: Alex's Story
      (Spanish)
    • Concussions: Getting Better
      (Spanish)
    • Electrocardiogram
    • Electroencephalogram (ambulatory)
    • Electroencephalogram (EEG)
    • Electroencephalogram (video)
    • Electroencephalogram instructions (ambulatory)
    • Epilepsy
      (Spanish)
    • Headaches
      (Spanish)
    • Intraventricular hemorrhage in premature babies
    • Migraine Headaches
      (Spanish)
    • Neurofibromatosis type 1
      (Spanish) (Hmong) (Somali)
    • School and Concussions
      (Spanish)
    • Sports and Concussions
      (Spanish)
    • Strokes
      (Spanish)
    • Why Do People Get Depressed?
      (Spanish)
  • Cancer & Tumors (for Teens)

    Articles
    • Bleeding disorders: Glanzmann's thrombasthenia
      (Hmong)
    • Can I Have Children After Cancer Treatments?
    • Cancer Basics
      (Spanish)
    • Chemotherapy
      (Spanish)
    • Dealing With Cancer
      (Spanish)
    • Melanoma
      (Spanish)
    • My Friend Has Cancer. How Can I Help?
    • Radiation Therapy
      (Spanish)
    • Stem Cell Transplants
      (Spanish)
    • Types of Cancer Teens Get
      (Spanish)
    • When Cancer Keeps You Home
      (Spanish)
  • Digestive System (for Teens)

    Articles
    • Barium exam: Care at home
    • Celiac Disease
      (Spanish)
    • Colonoscopy: Care at home
    • Constipation
      (Spanish) (Hmong) (Somali)
    • Constipation
    • Cystic Fibrosis
    • Cystic Fibrosis: Diet and Nutrition
    • Cystic Fibrosis: Diet and Nutrition
    • Cystic Fibrosis: Sample Menu
    • Diarrhea
      (Spanish) (Hmong)
    • Endoscopy: Care at home
      (Spanish)
    • Enema
    • Gastric empty scan
    • Gastroesophageal reflux
      (Spanish) (Hmong)
    • Gastroesophageal reflux scan
    • I'm Lactose Intolerant and Got a Burning Pain After Drinking Milk. What Should I Do?
    • Lactose Intolerance
      (Spanish)
    • Upper gastrointestinal series
    • Upper GI (Video)
      (Spanish)
  • Genetic, Chromosomal & Metabolic Conditions (for Teens)

    Articles
    • Down Syndrome
      (Spanish) (Hmong) (Somali)
    • Dwarfism: Emily's Story (Video)
      (Spanish)
    • Genetic conditions
      (Spanish) (Hmong) (Somali)
    • Klinefelter Syndrome
      (Spanish)
    • The Basics on Genes and Genetic Disorders
      (Spanish)
    • Turner Syndrome
  • Growth, Hormones & Diabetes (for Teens)

    Articles
    • Diabetes: Marco's Story (Video)
      (Spanish)
    • Type 1 Diabetes: What Is It?
      (Spanish)
    • Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
      (Spanish)
  • Kidneys & Urinary System (for Teens)

    Articles
    • Cystoscopy and Ureteral Stent Placement
    • Urinary Tract Infections
      (Spanish)
  • Learning Disorders (for Teens)

    Articles
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
      (Spanish)
    • Is Karate Helpful for Kids With Autism?
  • Lungs & Respiratory System (for Teens)

    Articles
    • Apnea of prematurity
    • Asthma
      (Spanish)
    • Asthma Trigger Control
      (Spanish)
    • Bronchitis
      (Spanish)
    • Bronchoscopy and/or Laryngoscopy: Discharge instructions
    • Cystic Fibrosis
    • Cystic Fibrosis: Diet and Nutrition
    • Dietary Tips for Teens With Cystic Fibrosis
    • Methacholine challenge
    • Pulmonary function test
    • Respiratory distress syndrome (infant)
    • Tracheoesophageal fistula
    • What's an Asthma Flare-Up?
      (Spanish)
    • X-Ray (Video)
      (Spanish)
  • Medical Tests & Procedures (for Teens)

    Articles
    • 5 Tips for Surviving Shots
    • CAT Scan (Video)
      (Spanish)
    • Is It Normal to Feel Sick During a Blood Draw?
    • MRI (Video)
      (Spanish)
    • Spirometry (Video)
      (Spanish)
    • Stem Cell Transplants
      (Spanish)
    • Strep Test (Video)
      (Spanish)
    • Upper GI (Video)
      (Spanish)
    • Urine Test (Video)
      (Spanish)
    • X-Ray (Video)
      (Spanish)
  • Mouth & Teeth Problems (for Teens)

    Articles
    • What Causes Bad Breath?
      (Spanish)
  • Overweight and Obesity (for Teens)

    Articles
    • 5 Facts About Goal Setting
      (Spanish)
    • Acanthosis Nigricans
      (Spanish)
    • Body Mass Index (BMI)
    • Cholesterol
      (Spanish)
    • Dealing With Feelings When You're Overweight
      (Spanish)
    • Emotional Eating
      (Spanish)
    • Exercise Log
      (Spanish)
    • Exercise Log Form
    • Food Journal
    • Go, Slow, and Whoa! A Quick Guide to Healthy Eating
      (Spanish)
    • Healthy Weight: Your Personal Plan
    • How Can I Lose Weight Safely?
      (Spanish)
    • Losing Weight: Brandon's Story (Video)
      (Spanish)
    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
      (Spanish)
    • Therapy and Weight Management
      (Spanish)
    • Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
      (Spanish)
    • Weight Management: Strength Training Exercises (Video)
    • What Can I Do About Overeating?
    • When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem
      (Spanish)
    • Why Exercise Is Wise
      (Spanish)
    • Will My Monthly Cycle Go Back to Normal With PCOS Treatment?
  • Personal Stories (for Teens)

    Articles
    • Asthma: Jordan's Story (Video)
      (Spanish)
    • Asthma: Monica's Story (Video)
      (Spanish)
    • Cerebral Palsy: Keith's Story
    • Concussions: Alex's Story
      (Spanish)
    • Diabetes: Marco's Story (Video)
      (Spanish)
    • Dwarfism: Emily's Story (Video)
      (Spanish)
    • Hearing Impairment: Kristin's Story
    • Scoliosis: Personal Stories (Video)
    • Sickle Cell Disease: Mike's Story (Video)
    • Sickle Cell Disease: Theresa's Story (Video)
    • Teens Talk About Health (Video)
  • Sexual Health & Reproductive System (for Teens)

    Articles
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
      (Spanish)
    • Can Getting the HPV Vaccine Help If I Already Have Genital Warts?
    • Endometriosis
    • Klinefelter Syndrome
      (Spanish)
    • Pelvic Exams
      (Spanish)
    • PMS, Cramps, and Irregular Periods
      (Spanish)
    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
      (Spanish)
    • Turner Syndrome
  • Sight, Speech & Hearing (for Teens)

    Articles
    • Corneal Abrasions
      (Spanish)
    • Earbuds
      (Spanish)
    • Eardrum Injuries
      (Spanish)
    • Hearing Aids
      (Spanish)
    • Hearing Impairment
      (Spanish)
    • Hearing Impairment: Kristin's Story
    • Is it OK to Turn Up the Volume if You Only Use One Earbud?
    • Perforated Eardrum
      (Spanish)
    • Speech Problems
    • Visual Impairment
      (Spanish)
  • Skin, Hair & Nails (for Teens)

    Articles
    • Acanthosis Nigricans
      (Spanish)
    • Athlete's Foot
    • Blisters, Calluses, and Corns
    • Bruises
    • Can Acne Scars Be Removed?
      (Spanish)
    • Can I Prevent Acne?
      (Spanish)
    • Cellulite
      (Spanish)
    • Cuts, Scratches, and Scrapes
      (Spanish)
    • Dandruff
      (Spanish)
    • Erythema Multiforme
      (Spanish)
    • Head Lice
      (Spanish)
    • Hives (Urticaria)
      (Spanish)
    • I Got Blisters From a Sunburn. What Should I Do?
    • Ingrown Toenails
    • Myths About Acne
      (Spanish)
    • Paronychia
      (Spanish)
    • Pityriasis Rosea
      (Spanish)
    • Psoriasis
      (Spanish)
    • Ringworm
      (Spanish)
    • Vitiligo
    • What Can I Do About the Rough Skin on My Arms?
    • Why Do I Get Acne?
      (Spanish)
    • Wound Healing and Care
      (Spanish)

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