Pollen allergy in children causes watery, itchy, red eyes, runny nose, sneezing and sometimes triggers asthma. The symptoms occur during the pollen season, which is… Read More »Pollen allergy in children – runny nose and watery eyes
Have you discovered a lump behind the ear, in the throat or on the neck of your child? Maybe it’s a lymph node? Should it… Read More »Lumps behind the ear, in the throat or on neck in children
Streptococcus is a bacteria that causes many different common infections in children. Tonsillitis, otitis, perianal strep and impetigo can be caused by streptococcus. Serious infections… Read More »Streptococcus in children – tonsillitis, perianal strep and scarlet fever
Meningitis is a feared infection in children. Bacterial meningitis is life-threatening and requires immediate care. Viral meningitis is rarely life-threatening but may require hospitalization. Symptoms… Read More »Meningitis in children – fever, neck stiffness, sore neck
Tonsillitis and glandular fever are two throat infections where lymph nodes become very swollen. Symptoms include fever, difficulty swallowing and often bad breath. Tonsillitis is… Read More »Tonsillitis, glandular fever and swollen lymph nodes in children
