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Conditions & Treatments

Discover reliable information on health topics that affect children, including common illnesses and long-term conditions, treatments, tests, and procedures. Find easy-to-understand guidance to help parents, caregivers and whānau understand their child’s health needs and know when to get help.

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Common Conditions

Breathing Conditions

Find out about a range of conditions which affect the lungs and breathing. Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment and when to seek help.

Asthma
Bronchiolitis
Croup
Snoring Or Noisy Breathing
Whooping Cough

First Aid

Check out some practical first aid tips for managing minor accidents and injuries in children.

Cuts, Scratches & Grazes
Nosebleeds
Sunburn
Bee Stings
Burns & Scalds

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Allergy In Children

Allergies happen when your child's immune system mistakenly treats normally harmless substances as 'harmful'. The substances that trigger allergies are called allergens. The symptoms of an allergy vary according to what a child or young person is allergic to.

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Conjunctivitis In Children

Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is a very common condition in tamariki (children). It causes red, irritated and sticky eyes. A viral or bacterial infection or allergic reaction are the most common causes of conjunctivitis.

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Eczema In Children

Eczema is a dry skin condition. You can easily manage most eczema at home but it needs care every day. There is no cure for eczema - just good management.

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Pneumonia In Children

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It causes cough, fever and problems with breathing. Most tamariki (children) make a complete recovery from pneumonia.

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Fractures In Children

There are many different types of fractures. Your child's treatment will depend on the type of fracture, and where it is.

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Diabetes Technology

A lot of exciting changes are happening in 2024 with diabetes technology in Aotearoa New Zealand. Pharmac – Te Pātaka Whaioranga has announced that funding for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, and insulin pump consumables are available for people with type 1 diabetes (from 1 October 2024).

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