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Hives
What are hives? Hives are a very itchy rash usually caused by an allergic reaction. Hives look like raised pink spots with pale centers on the skin. The spots range from 1/2 inch to several inches wide (hives often look like mosquito bites). The spots may be different shapes. The spots rapidly and repeatedly change... -
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Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is inflammation of the conjunctiva (the membrane under the eyelid and over the white part of the eye). membranes become mildly to severely inflamed and reddened thus the name, pink eye. It is caused by bacteria, viruses, or other irritants. Children are commonly affected because they touch their eyes... -
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Ankle Sprain: Teen Version
What is an ankle sprain? An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments in your ankle. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect one bone to another to form the joints. Your ankle has many bones, muscles, and ligaments that attach your foot to your leg. When a ligament is injured,... -
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Allergies in Children
Allergies in Children You probably know a child who has asthma or allergies. Perhaps it is your own child. Asthma, hay fever, hives, and eczema are familiar words for most of us. In fact, in the United States over 35 million adults and children have these allergy-related products. Allergies can be as minor as sneezing... -
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Asthma
What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic (long-lasting) lung disease in which the lining of the airways of the lungs is often swollen or inflamed. Asthmatic airways are also unusually sensitive to certain irritants or “triggers.” An asthma trigger can be something your child is allergic to such as pollen, animal dander, or house dust.... -
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Broken Bones
How can I tell if my child has broken a bone? Although the term fracture may sound serious, it is just another name for a broken bone. As you probably remember from your own childhood, fractures are very common. In fact, they are the fourth most common injury among children under age six. Falls cause... -
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Burns: Brief Version
What is a burn? There are three types of burns: A first degree burn is reddened skin without blisters. It does not leave a scar. A second degree burn has blisters. It does not leave a scar. Second-degree burns take up to 3 weeks to heal. A third-degree burn is deep and leaves areas of... -
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Colds: Brief Version
What is a cold? When your child has a cold, he often has a runny or stuffy nose. He may also have a fever, sore throat, cough, or hoarseness. Viruses cause most colds. You can expect a healthy child to get about 6 colds a year. How can I take care of my child? Runny... -
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Cough
What is a cough? A cough is a common symptom of illness. Although coughs often sound bad, keep in mind that coughing is a good reflex that clears out the airways in the lungs and protects your child from getting pneumonia. Your child may have a dry and hacking type of cough. Or your child... -
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Diarrhea and Dehydration
What is diarrhea? Diarrhea is the passage of watery stools. What causes diarrhea? Most diarrhea in children is caused by one of several diarrhea-causing viruses and gets better by itself within a week. Although there can be many causes of diarrhea, the treatment suggested here is appropriate for acute illness (sudden onset, short lasting), which... -
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Ear Infections and Children
My Child Has An Earache and Now Has An Ear Infection! Have you or a friend you know ever awakened in the morning and found a pimple on your face? You know that unsightly red bump was not there yesterday. In fact you went to a Dermatologist yesterday for another issue and the pimple was not... -
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Urinary Tract Infections in Young Children
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in young children. UTIs may go untreated because the symptoms may not be obvious to the child or to parents. These infections can lead to serious health problems. From this brochure, parents can learn more about urinary tract infections–what they are, how children them, and how they are treated....