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You may notice signs that your period is coming for a week or two before it starts. Most of these signs go away soon after each period begins. You may have some, all, or none of the signs.

Laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy are 2 procedures that may be done together. These allow the doctor to see inside the air passages in the throat and lungs. A laryngoscopy looks at the throat and vocal cords. Bronchoscopy looks at the trachea (windpipe) and lungs. These procedures can be used to diagnose and treat certain problems

Epiglottitis is a medical emergency. It's an infection of the epiglottis, the small flap of tissue that covers the windpipe (trachea). This condition causes swelling that may close off the airway and make it hard to breathe. If not treated quickly, it can be fatal.

Pleural effusion occurs when too much fluid builds up in the pleural space. This is the area between the chest wall and lung. Learn more about this condition and how it's treated.

Step-by-step instructions for giving yourself a subcutaneous injection of medicine.

Your child has a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in place.This sheet will review what to expect when it’s time for your child to have their PICC removed.

Cauliflower ear is a condition that makes the outer ear look swollen and lumpy (like a cauliflower). It can occur after a direct hit to the ear.

At the 2-year checkup, the doctor will examine your child and ask how things are going at home. At this age, checkups become less frequent. So this may be your child's last checkup for a while. This sheet describes some of what you can expect.

This test measures both your total and free testosterone levels. Having levels that are too high or too low can cause health problems.