Pneumonia in children – symptoms and treatment
Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs. It can be bacterial or viral. Children with pneumonia often have a cough and fever as well as… Read More »Pneumonia in children – symptoms and treatment
Otitis in children – symptoms and treatment
Facts and advice about otitis. Written by pediatricians. Symptoms of otitis include whininess or sore ear, fever and poor appetite. Most ear infections are self-limiting.… Read More »Otitis in children – symptoms and treatment
Chest pain in children – is it the heart?
Weekly, we see so many children arrive at the pediatric emergency room with chest pain. The parents, and often the children, are worried that their… Read More »Chest pain in children – is it the heart?
Head injuries and concussion when children hit their head
Facts and advice about head injuries and concussion. Written by pediatricians for parents. Children often fall and hit themselves on the head. Learn when it… Read More »Head injuries and concussion when children hit their head
Oral rehydration solution (ORS) for children – recipes to prevent dehydration at home
ORS is indispensable when children are sick, especially if they have gastroenteritis. It prevents dehydration and fluid deficiency in children. You can make your own… Read More »Oral rehydration solution (ORS) for children – recipes to prevent dehydration at home