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Babies who are born too early (premature) often have health problems, such as apnea. Learn more about apnea in premature babies.

NEC is a serious health problem that occurs when part of a newborn baby's bowel (intestine) becomes damaged. Learn more about this condition, including diagnosis, causes, and treatment.

In newborns, skin color changes are often due to something happening inside the body. Some color changes are normal. Others are signs of problems. The changes described below can happen to any newborn. But skin color changes may be more obvious in babies born early, or prematurely, who have thinner skin than full-term babies.

Learn how to protect your newborn baby from cigarette smoke.

Answering these questions about your child's asthma will help you know if it's under control. If it's not, your child's doctor can help.

Lichen planus is a chronic skin disease. It's a rash that can develop anywhere on the body. But it most often occurs on the wrists, arms, legs, scalp, and genitals.

When your child has a fever, it can be frightening. Some fevers can trigger a seizures in a child. They are usually brief and rarely cause problems.

Viral respiratory illnesses include colds and flu. Treatment focuses on relieving your child's symptoms and making sure the infection does not get worse.

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.