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Bronchiolitis obliterans is not the same as the common viral bronchiolitis that young pēpi (babies) and tamariki (children) get. Bronchiolitis obliterans is when the small airways in the lungs become scarred and narrowed. It is very rare.

Lung transplants are very rare in Aotearoa New Zealand. Most people with lung problems will never need a lung transplant. A lung transplant is only considered when a child has a serious, long-term lung problem that is getting much worse.

COVID-19 is a viral infection caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19 affects the lungs, airways and other organs. It spreads easily and can make some people very sick.

Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve sideways. Most cases of scoliosis in tamariki (children) are mild and don’t need treatment.

A congenital breathing problem happens when the lungs or parts of the airway don’t grow normally before birth.

Developmental hip dysplasia is a condition where a baby's hip joint doesn't develop correctly. This can cause the hip joint to be unstable and to dislocate occasionally.

Perthes disease is a rare condition affecting the hip joint in tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Common symptoms include a limp and pain in the hip, leg or knee.

Toddler’s diarrhoea is common in young tamariki (children). It can cause tamariki to have 3 or more episodes of loose, watery poo a day.

Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE) is a condition involving the hip joint of tamariki (children). It is most common just before or during adolescence.

Limping is common in tamariki (children). If your child has a limp, take them to a health professional to get checked.

Scarlet fever is common in tamariki (children). It happens in tamariki who have had a recent throat or skin infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep). Scarlet fever causes a very red rash.

A pneumothorax happens when air gets trapped between the lung and chest wall. It’s more common in teenagers and young adults.

Slapped cheek disease is a mild viral infection that is common in young tamariki (children). It causes a bright red rash on the cheeks.

Laryngomalacia is a common cause of noisy breathing in pēpi (babies). It happens when the voice box is soft and floppy. Most pēpi grow out of laryngomalacia before they are 2 years old.

Hear from 2 parents about their tube feeding journey with their tamariki (children).

Baby food pouches provide similar nutrients to other foods, but frequent use may lead to higher sugar intake. To support healthy development, offer a variety of textured foods, include common allergens, and ensure your baby gets a balanced diet beyond pouches.