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The Dyspnea Scale measures shortness of breath. Unless your healthcare provider or pulmonary rehab team advises otherwise, try to keep your effort level around 3 to 5 on the scale.

Help kids learn how asthma works with this easy-to-understand piece.

Lactose intolerance is not a milk allergy. Having lactose intolerance means that your child can't digest lactose. This is a sugar found in milk and other dairy products. Lactose intolerance can be managed. Here's what you should know.

This sheet describes common tests that may be done for liver problems. Your child's health care provider will tell you which of these tests your child needs.

After your amputation, you will need to learn how to transfer safely.

Learn exercises to strengthen your lower body after amputation.

Learn how to use a walker after lower limb amputation.

Patients who cannot walk are taught to use wheelchairs. For safety, have the therapist show you the correct way to help someone out of a wheelchair.

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves in the neck and shoulder. These nerves carry signals that tell the arm and hand to move. If the brachial plexus is injured, palsy (paralysis) of the arm on that side may result. This condition is not painful and is usually very treatable.