Category: Cough
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Let’s Talk About Coughs!
A cough is one of the most common reasons for children to go to the doctor. It is a symptom that often accompanies viral respiratory illnesses in children. Coughing... -
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Sore Throat/Dolor de garganta
What is it? Pain and inflammation of the throat and surrounding areas. The most common cause in children are viral infections such as Adenovirus, Coxsackie A virus and Mononucleosis. ... -
- Colds
Common Cold/Resfriado Común
What is it? A common cold, known as a Upper Respiratory Tract infection, is an illness caused by a number of different viruses such as rhinovirus, metapneumovirus or rhino/enterovirus.... -
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Flu Season Update
All across the state pediatricians are asking themselves, what is happening?! This year’s respiratory season (or “flu season”) is off to a rocky start! With much higher numbers than... -
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Antibiotics: Good or Bad?
Antibiotics – they are good right? They help cure infections. Well yes…and no. Antibiotics, prescribed appropriately, are a great tool to help your child overcome bacterial infections. However, in... -
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I Think My Child Has The Flu
Fever, cough, body aches… All the tell-tale signs your child has the flu. They got their flu shot, they wash their hands, but STILL, the flu got ‘em. But... -
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When Can My Child Go Back To School?
It is always a tough call for us parents! Your child has been diagnosed with the flu, impetigo, strep, or some other contagious illness. The big question is: when... -
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How to Know if it’s “Just a Cold”
Short answer: You don’t know! Allergies, colds, flu…it can be hard to tell these different conditions apart. A cold, also known as a URI (upper respiratory infection), is one... -
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Does Your Child Need to be Tested for RSV?
RSV, short for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is one of the cold viruses seen every year with a season extending from about October through March. Children may have fever accompanied... -
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Flu Season: How to Protect Yourself and Your Kids
Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care has two influenza vaccine options for the 2015-2016 Flu Season The Vaccine (for ages 6 months old and up) The Mist (for ages 2-49 years...