Treating Viral Respiratory Illness in Children
Viral respiratory illnesses include colds and flu. Treatment focuses on relieving your child's symptoms and making sure the infection does not get worse.
Viral respiratory illnesses include colds and flu. Treatment focuses on relieving your child's symptoms and making sure the infection does not get worse.
Scabies is an infection caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin. They cause severe itching. Though children are most commonly infected, anyone can get scabies. Scabies mites can pass from person to person through close physical contact. They can also be passed through shared clothing, towels, and bedding.
RSV is a common cause of respiratory infections in infants and young children. The symptoms are often mild. But it can be a serious problem in high-risk infants, young children, and older adults. Read on to learn more.
Rotavirus is a virus that infects the small intestines. Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention, and when to call for help.
Pneumonia is a term that means lung infection. Though most children are able to get better at home with treatment from their doctor, pneumonia can be very serious and can require hospitalization.
Mono is best known for causing swollen glands and tiredness. But it can also cause other symptoms. Here's what you need to know.
Most cases of viral meningitis occur in children under 5 years of age. Viral meningitis is usually mild and often goes away without treatment. It's much less serious than bacterial meningitis.
Learn about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of meningitis.
Learn about head lice, what they are, how to treat a head lice infestation, and how to prevent them.
GERD is sometimes called acid indigestion or heartburn. It happens when stomach contents flow back up (reflux) into the esophagus. If your child has GERD, they should be checked by a health care provider.