Pa

• PA/IVS (see: Pulmonary atresia)
  (Condition)
• PAC (see: Ectopic heartbeat)
  (Condition)
• Paget disease of the bone
  (Condition)
• Paget's disease of the bone (see: Paget disease of the bone)
  (Condition)
• Pain - abdomen (see: Abdominal pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - ear (see: Earache)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - eye (see: Eye pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - head (see: Headache)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - tooth or teeth (see: Toothaches)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain medicine - OTC (see: Over-the-counter pain relievers)
  (Special Topic)
• Pain medicine - over-the-counter (see: Over-the-counter pain relievers)
  (Special Topic)
• Painful swallowing
  (Symptoms)
• PAL - infants (see: Peripheral arterial line - infants)
  (Special Topic)
• Palatoplasty (see: Cleft lip and palate repair)
  (Surgery)
• Palatoplasty - discharge (see: Cleft lip and palate repair - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Paleness
  (Symptoms)
• Palivizumab (see: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV))
  (Condition)
• Palliative care - oxygen safety (see: Oxygen safety)
  (Self-Care)
• Pallor (see: Paleness)
  (Symptoms)
• Palmar crease (see: Single palmar crease)
  (Symptoms)
• Palpebral slant - eye
  (Symptoms)
• PAN (see: Polyarteritis nodosa)
  (Condition)
• Panhypopituitarism (see: Growth hormone deficiency - children)
  (Condition)
• Panic attacks - InDepth (see: Anxiety disorders - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Panic disorder - InDepth (see: Anxiety disorders - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Panoramic film (see: Dental x-rays)
  (Medical Test)
• Papular acrodermatitis of childhood (see: Gianotti-Crosti syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Papulovesicular acro-located syndrome (see: Gianotti-Crosti syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Parachute reflex (see: Infant reflexes)
  (Symptoms)
• Parainfluenza
  (Condition)
• Paralysis - spastic (see: Cerebral palsy)
  (Condition)
• Paralytic ileus (see: Intestinal obstruction and Ileus)
  (Condition)
• Paralytic ileus - repair (see: Intestinal obstruction repair)
  (Surgery)
• Parasitic infection - roundworms (see: Roundworms)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Parosmia (see: Smell - impaired)
  (Symptoms)
• Parotitis (see: Mumps)
  (Condition)
• Pars planitis (see: Uveitis)
  (Condition)
• Parvovirus B19 (see: Fifth disease)
  (Condition)
• Passed out (see: Fainting)
  (Symptoms)
• Patau syndrome (see: Trisomy 13)
  (Condition)
• Patch tests - allergy (see: Allergy testing - skin)
  (Medical Test)
• Patent ductus arteriosus
  (Condition)
• Patent ductus arteriosus ligation (see: Congenital heart defect - corrective surgery)
  (Surgery)
• Patent ductus arteriosus ligation - discharge (see: Pediatric heart surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Patent foramen ovale
  (Condition)
• Patent processus vaginalis (see: Hydrocele)
  (Condition)
• Patent urachal tube repair (see: Patent urachus repair)
  (Surgery)
• Patent urachus repair
  (Surgery)
• Pavlik harness (see: Developmental dysplasia of the hip)
  (Condition)
• Pavor nocturnus (see: Night terrors in children)
  (Condition)

Pc

Pd

• PDA (see: Patent ductus arteriosus)
  (Condition)
• PDA ligation (see: Congenital heart defect - corrective surgery)
  (Surgery)
• PDA ligation - discharge (see: Pediatric heart surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)

Pe

• Peak flow meter - how to use (see: How to use your peak flow meter)
  (Self-Care)
• Pectus carinatum
  (Symptoms)
• Pectus excavatum
  (Symptoms)
• Pediatric asthma (see: Asthma in children)
  (Condition)
• Pediatric asthma - discharge (see: Asthma - child - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Pediatric asthma - InDepth (see: Asthma in children and adolescents - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Pediatric heart surgery - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Pediculosis - pubic lice (see: Pubic lice)
  (Condition)
• Pediculosis capitis - head lice (see: Head lice)
  (Condition)
• Pediculosis pubis (see: Pubic lice)
  (Condition)
• Peg teeth (see: Tooth - abnormal shape)
  (Symptoms)
• Penile warts (see: Genital warts)
  (Condition)
• Penis care (uncircumcised)
  (Special Topic)
• Peptic esophagitis (see: Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
  (Condition)
• Peptic esophagitis - InDepth (see: Gastroesophageal reflux disease and heartburn - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Peptic ulcer - pyloroplasty (see: Pyloroplasty)
  (Surgery)
• Per-Q cath - infants (see: Percutaneously inserted central catheter - infants)
  (Special Topic)
• Percutaneously inserted central catheter - infants
  (Special Topic)
• Perennial allergic rhinitis (see: Allergic rhinitis)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Perforated eardrum (see: Ruptured eardrum)
  (Condition)
• Perforation of the esophagus (see: Esophageal perforation)
  (Condition)
• Perforation of the intestines (see: Gastrointestinal perforation)
  (Condition)
• Perianal streptococcal cellulitis
  (Condition)
• Perianal streptococcal dermatitis (see: Perianal streptococcal cellulitis)
  (Condition)
• Periapical film (see: Dental x-rays)
  (Medical Test)
• Periarteritis nodosa (see: Polyarteritis nodosa)
  (Condition)
• Perineal anoplasty (see: Imperforate anus repair)
  (Surgery)
• Periodontal disease (see: Gingivitis)
  (Condition)
• Periodontal Disease - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Periodontitis
  (Condition)
• Periodontitis - InDepth (see: Periodontal Disease - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Periorbital cellulitis
  (Condition)
• Peripheral arterial line - infants
  (Special Topic)
• Peripheral intravenous line - infants
  (Special Topic)
• Peripheral IV - infants (see: Peripheral intravenous line - infants)
  (Special Topic)
• Peripheral line - infants (see: Peripheral intravenous line - infants)
  (Special Topic)
• Peripheral line - neonatal (see: Peripheral intravenous line - infants)
  (Special Topic)
• Periungual warts (see: Warts)
  (Condition)
• Periventricular leukomalacia
  (Condition)
• Pernicious anemia
  (Condition)
• Pernicious anemia - InDepth (see: Anemia - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Pernicious anemia - vitamin B12 level (see: Vitamin B12 level)
  (Medical Test)
• Perthes disease (see: Legg-Calve-Perthes disease)
  (Condition)
• Pertussis
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Pertussis
  (Condition)
• Pervasive developmental disorder (see: Autism spectrum disorder)
  (Condition)
• Pervasive developmental disorder - Asperger syndrome (see: Autism spectrum disorder - Asperger syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Pervasive developmental disorder - autism (see: Autism spectrum disorder)
  (Condition)
• Pes cavus (see: High arch)
  (Condition)
• Pes planovalgus (see: Flat feet)
  (Condition)
• Pes planus (see: Flat feet)
  (Condition)
• Petit mal seizure (see: Absence seizure)
  (Condition)

Pf

• PFO (see: Patent foramen ovale)
  (Condition)

Ph

• Phantom limb pain
  (Self-Care)
• Pharyngitis - streptococcal (see: Strep throat)
  (Condition)
• Pharyngitis - tonsillectomy (see: Tonsillectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Phenylalanine - blood test (see: Serum phenylalanine screening)
  (Medical Test)
• Phenylketonuria
  (Condition)
• Phobias - InDepth (see: Anxiety disorders - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Phonological disorder
  (Condition)
• Phonological disorder (see: Speech disorders - children)
  (Condition)
• Photophobia
  (Symptoms)
• Phototherapy for jaundice (see: Bili lights)
  (Special Topic)
• Phthirus pubis (see: Pubic lice)
  (Condition)
• Physiatry (see: Physical medicine and rehabilitation)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical abuse - children (see: Child physical abuse)
  (Condition)
• Physical concomitants (see: Stuttering)
  (Condition)
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation
  (Special Topic)
• Physical rehab (see: Physical medicine and rehabilitation)
  (Special Topic)
• Physiologic leukorrhea (see: Hormonal effects in newborns)
  (Special Topic)
• Phytochemicals - InDepth (see: Vitamins and Phytonutrients - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)

Pi

• Pic line - infants (see: Percutaneously inserted central catheter - infants)
  (Special Topic)
• Pica
  (Condition)
• PICC - infants (see: Percutaneously inserted central catheter - infants)
  (Special Topic)
• Pierre Robin anomaly (see: Pierre Robin sequence)
  (Condition)
• Pierre Robin complex (see: Pierre Robin sequence)
  (Condition)
• Pierre Robin sequence
  (Condition)
• Pierre Robin syndrome (see: Pierre Robin sequence)
  (Condition)
• Pigeon breast (see: Pectus carinatum)
  (Symptoms)
• Pigeon chest (see: Pectus carinatum)
  (Symptoms)
• Pimples (see: Acne)
  (Condition)
• Pink eye (see: Conjunctivitis)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Pink Eye 3 090920 (see: Conjunctivitis or pink eye)
  (Condition)
• Pinna abnormalities (see: Low-set ears and pinna abnormalities)
  (Symptoms)
• Pinworm (see: Roundworms)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Pinworms
  (Condition)
• Pituitary dwarfism (see: Growth hormone deficiency - children)
  (Condition)
• Pityriasis versicolor (see: Tinea versicolor)
  (Condition)
• PIV - infants (see: Peripheral intravenous line - infants)
  (Special Topic)

Pk

• PKU (see: Phenylketonuria)
  (Condition)
• PKU - phenylalanine (see: Serum phenylalanine screening)
  (Medical Test)

Pl

• Plagiocephaly (see: Craniosynostosis)
  (Condition)
• Plane juvenile warts (see: Warts)
  (Condition)
• Plantar warts (see: Warts)
  (Condition)
• Plaque psoriasis (see: Psoriasis)
  (Condition)
• Plaque psoriasis - InDepth (see: Psoriasis-In-Depth)
  (In-Depth)
• Plasma amino acids
  (Medical Test)
• Platelet function defects - congenital (see: Congenital platelet function defects)
  (Condition)
• Platelet storage pool disorder (see: Congenital platelet function defects)
  (Condition)
• Plica palpebronasalis (see: Epicanthal folds)
  (Symptoms)
• Plugged milk ducts (see: Overcoming breastfeeding problems)
  (Nutrition)
• Plumbism (see: Lead poisoning)
  (Poison)

Pn

• PNET - children (see: Brain tumor - children)
  (Condition)
• Pneumococcal - shots (see: Babies and shots)
  (Special Topic)
• Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine - what you need to know
  (Special Topic)
• Pneumococcal meningitis
  (Condition)
• Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) - what you need to know
  (Special Topic)
• Pneumococcus - meningitis (see: Pneumococcal meningitis)
  (Condition)
• Pneumomediastinum
  (Condition)
• Pneumonia - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Pneumonia in children - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Pneumothorax (see: Collapsed lung (pneumothorax))
  (Condition)
• Pneumothorax - infants
  (Condition)
• Pneumothorax - neonatal (see: Pneumothorax - infants)
  (Condition)
• Pneumothorax dropped lung (see: Collapsed lung (pneumothorax))
  (Condition)

Po

• Poison control center - emergency number
  (Poison)
• Poison ivy - oak - sumac rash
  (Injury)
• Poisoning
  (Special Topic)
• Polio
  (Condition)
• Polio - shots (see: Babies and shots)
  (Special Topic)
• Polio vaccine - what you need to know
  (Special Topic)
• Poliomyelitis (see: Polio)
  (Condition)
• Poly-X Klinefelter syndrome (see: Klinefelter syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Polyarteritis nodosa
  (Condition)
• Polycythemia - newborn
  (Condition)
• Polymastia (see: Supernumerary nipples)
  (Symptoms)
• Polyphagia (see: Appetite - increased)
  (Symptoms)
• Polysyndactyly (see: Webbing of the fingers or toes)
  (Symptoms)
• Polythelia (see: Supernumerary nipples)
  (Symptoms)
• Poor feeding (see: Failure to thrive)
  (Condition)
• Port-wine stain
  (Condition)
• Positive airway pressure treatment
  (Special Topic)
• Post-phlebitic syndrome - discharge (see: Deep vein thrombosis - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Post-polio syndrome (see: Polio)
  (Condition)
• Post-thrombotic syndrome - discharge (see: Deep vein thrombosis - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder - InDepth (see: Anxiety disorders - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Post-varicella acute cerebellar ataxia (see: Acute cerebellar ataxia)
  (Condition)
• Posterior uveitis (see: Uveitis)
  (Condition)
• Posteromedial release (see: Clubfoot repair)
  (Surgery)
• Postherpetic neuralgia - InDepth (see: Shingles and chickenpox (Varicella-zoster virus) - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Postnasal drip (see: Stuffy or runny nose - children)
  (Symptoms)
• Postprandial hypotension (see: Low blood pressure)
  (Condition)
• Postural drainage
  (Self-Care)
• Postural kyphosis (see: Kyphosis)
  (Condition)
• Potassium wasting (see: Bartter syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Potter phenotype (see: Potter syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Potter syndrome
  (Condition)
• Potter's syndrome (see: Potter syndrome)
  (Condition)

Pp

• PPD skin test
  (Medical Test)
• PPH (see: Pulmonary hypertension)
  (Condition)
• PPHN - ECMO (see: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation)
  (Special Topic)

Pq

• PQC - infants (see: Percutaneously inserted central catheter - infants)
  (Special Topic)

Pr

• Prader-Willi syndrome
  (Condition)
• Preauricular pit (see: Ear tag)
  (Symptoms)
• Preauricular tag (see: Ear tag)
  (Symptoms)
• Prebiotics (see: Lactobacillus acidophilus)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Precocious puberty
  (Condition)
• Precocious teeth (see: Natal teeth)
  (Symptoms)
• Predeciduous teeth (see: Natal teeth)
  (Symptoms)
• Preemie (see: Premature infant)
  (Condition)
• Pregnancy and herpes
  (Condition)
• Premature atrial contraction (see: Ectopic heartbeat)
  (Condition)
• Premature beats (see: Ectopic heartbeat)
  (Condition)
• Premature closure of sutures (see: Craniosynostosis)
  (Condition)
• Premature infant
  (Condition)
• Premature supraventricular contractions (see: Ectopic heartbeat)
  (Condition)
• Premie (see: Premature infant)
  (Condition)
• Preparing adolescent for test/procedure (see: Adolescent test or procedure preparation)
  (Special Topic)
• Preparing for a medical test or procedure - adolescent (see: Adolescent test or procedure preparation)
  (Special Topic)
• Preparing for a medical test or procedure - toddler (see: Toddler test or procedure preparation)
  (Special Topic)
• Preparing infant for test/procedure (see: Infant test procedure preparation)
  (Special Topic)
• Preparing preschoolers for test/procedure (see: Preschooler test or procedure preparation)
  (Special Topic)
• Preparing school age children for test/procedure (see: School age test or procedure preparation)
  (Special Topic)
• Preparing toddler for test/procedure (see: Toddler test or procedure preparation)
  (Special Topic)
• Presbycusis (see: Hearing loss)
  (Symptoms)
• Preschooler development
  (Special Topic)
• Preschooler test or procedure preparation
  (Special Topic)
• Preseptal cellulitis (see: Periorbital cellulitis)
  (Condition)
• Pressure equalization tubes (see: Ear tube insertion)
  (Surgery)
• Pressure ulcers - what to ask your doctor
  (Doctor Questions)
• Pressure-related ear pain (see: Ear barotrauma)
  (Condition)
• Preterm infant (see: Premature infant)
  (Condition)
• Preventing falls
  (Self-Care)
• Preventing falls - what to ask your doctor
  (Doctor Questions)
• Prevention - vaccine (see: Vaccines - immunizations)
  (Special Topic)
• Prevention - vaccine - InDepth (see: Immunizations - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Prickly heat (see: Rash - child under 2 years)
  (Symptoms)
• Prickly heat rash (see: Babies and heat rashes)
  (Special Topic)
• Primary bone tumor (see: Bone tumor)
  (Condition)
• Primary cardiomyopathy (see: Dilated cardiomyopathy)
  (Condition)
• Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis (see: Herpetic stomatitis)
  (Condition)
• Primary open-angle glaucoma (see: Glaucoma)
  (Condition)
• Primary pulmonary hypertension (see: Pulmonary hypertension)
  (Condition)
• Primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNET) (see: Ewing sarcoma)
  (Condition)
• Primitive reflexes (see: Infant reflexes)
  (Symptoms)
• Primum ASD (see: Atrial septal defect (ASD))
  (Condition)
• PRK - what to ask your doctor (see: Refractive corneal surgery - what to ask your doctor)
  (Doctor Questions)
• Probiotics (see: Lactobacillus acidophilus)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Problems falling asleep (see: Changing your sleep habits)
  (Self-Care)
• Processus vaginalis (see: Hydrocele)
  (Condition)
• Proctitis (see: Ulcerative colitis)
  (Condition)
• Proctitis - InDepth (see: Ulcerative colitis - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Proctitis - streptococcal (see: Perianal streptococcal cellulitis)
  (Condition)
• Progeria
  (Condition)
• Prognathism
  (Symptoms)
• Progressive obliterative cholangiopathy (see: Biliary atresia)
  (Condition)
• Prolonged transition (see: Transient tachypnea - newborn)
  (Condition)
• Pronation of feet (see: Flat feet)
  (Condition)
• Proptosis (see: Eyes - bulging)
  (Symptoms)
• Prosthetic valves (see: Heart valve surgery)
  (Surgery)
• Protein C deficiency (see: Congenital protein C or S deficiency)
  (Condition)
• Protein malnutrition (see: Kwashiorkor)
  (Condition)
• Protein S deficiency (see: Congenital protein C or S deficiency)
  (Condition)
• Protein-calorie malnutrition (see: Kwashiorkor)
  (Condition)
• Protruding eyes (see: Eyes - bulging)
  (Symptoms)
• Provisional tic disorder
  (Condition)
• Prune belly syndrome
  (Condition)
• Pruritus (see: Itching)
  (Symptoms)

Ps

• Pseudo-obstruction - intestinal (see: Intestinal obstruction and Ileus)
  (Condition)
• Pseudofolliculitis barbae (see: Folliculitis)
  (Condition)
• Pseudohermaphroditism (see: Differences of sex development)
  (Condition)
• Pseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy (see: Duchenne muscular dystrophy)
  (Condition)
• Psoriasis
  (Condition)
• Psoriasis
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Psoriasis vulgaris (see: Psoriasis)
  (Condition)
• Psoriasis vulgaris - InDepth (see: Psoriasis-In-Depth)
  (In-Depth)
• Psoriasis-In-Depth
  (In-Depth)

Pt

• Ptosis (see: Eyelid drooping)
  (Condition)
• Ptosis - infants and children
  (Symptoms)
• Ptosis, Dermatochalasis (see: Eyelid drooping)
  (Condition)

Pu

• Pubertas praecox (see: Precocious puberty)
  (Condition)
• Puberty in boys
  (Special Topic)
• Puberty in girls
  (Special Topic)
• Pubic lice
  (Condition)
• PUD - pyloroplasty (see: Pyloroplasty)
  (Surgery)
• Pulicosis (see: Fleas)
  (Condition)
• Pulled elbow (see: Nursemaid's elbow)
  (Condition)
• Pulled muscle (see: Strains )
  (Injury)
• Pulmonary air leak (see: Pneumothorax - infants)
  (Condition)
• Pulmonary arterial hypertension (see: Pulmonary hypertension)
  (Condition)
• Pulmonary atresia
  (Condition)
• Pulmonary atresia - intact ventricular septum (see: Pulmonary atresia)
  (Condition)
• Pulmonary fibrosis - pursed lip breathing (see: How to breathe when you are short of breath)
  (Self-Care)
• Pulmonary histiocytosis X (see: Histiocytosis)
  (Condition)
• Pulmonary hypertension
  (Condition)
• Pulmonary Langerhans cell granulomatosis (see: Histiocytosis)
  (Condition)
• Pulmonary stenosis (see: Pulmonic valve stenosis)
  (Condition)
• Pulmonary tuberculosis
  (Condition)
• Pulmonary valve agenesis (see: Absent pulmonary valve)
  (Condition)
• Pulmonic valve stenosis
  (Condition)
• Puncture wound (see: Cuts and puncture wounds)
  (Injury)
• Punishment (see: Discipline in children)
  (Special Topic)
• Purified protein derivative standard (see: PPD skin test)
  (Medical Test)
• Purpura
  (Symptoms)
• Pursed lip breathing (see: How to breathe when you are short of breath)
  (Self-Care)
• Pustular psoriasis (see: Psoriasis)
  (Condition)
• Pustular psoriasis - InDepth (see: Psoriasis-In-Depth)
  (In-Depth)
• Putting Sleep Problems to Bed
  (Default)

Pv

• PVACA (see: Acute cerebellar ataxia)
  (Condition)
• PVB (premature ventricular beat) (see: Ectopic heartbeat)
  (Condition)
• PVC (premature ventricular complex/contraction) (see: Ectopic heartbeat)
  (Condition)
• PVL (see: Periventricular leukomalacia)
  (Condition)

Py

• Pyelonephritis - children (see: Urinary tract infection - children)
  (Condition)
• Pyelonephritis - InDepth (see: Urinary tract infection - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Pyloric obstruction - pyloroplasty (see: Pyloroplasty)
  (Surgery)
• Pyloric stenosis
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Pyloric stenosis in infants
  (Condition)
• Pyloroplasty
  (Surgery)
• Pyorrhea - gum disease (see: Periodontitis)
  (Condition)
• Pyorrhea - gum disease - InDepth (see: Periodontal Disease - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Pyrosis (see: Heartburn)
  (Symptoms)
• Pyrosis - InDepth (see: Gastroesophageal reflux disease and heartburn - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)