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There are methods you can use to remove mucus from your airways and help you breathe better. Follow these steps to do controlled coughing and the "huff" technique.

Your child has hypercalcemia and will need to follow certain dietary and fluid restrictions. This sheet will help you care for your child.

Your child has hyperkalemia, which is a high level of potassium in the blood. Learn how to care for your child at home.

Hypomagnesemia is when there is too little magnesium in the blood. It can be a serious and even deadly condition. This sheet has tips for home care.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a name given to a group of diseases that limit the flow of air in and out of your lungs. Here are suggestions for home care and pulmonary rehab.

Here are tips to help you take care of your incision when you get home.

You had a surgical procedure called a pneumonectomy. This is the removal of one of your lungs. These directions will help you care for yourself at home.

Liquid vitamin supplements are prescribed for many babies when they leave the hospital. Your baby may need vitamins if they were born early, or has certain health conditions. A breastfed baby may need extra vitamins if the mother eats a vegan diet. Vitamin supplements will help your baby grow and develop normally. They are not meant to replace regular feedings.

RDS is a breathing problem common in premature infants. Many babies born at under 34 to 36 weeks gestational age have some RDS. Your baby may be cared for in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) or in another part of the hospital.