Asthma NEW – Asthma and Your Child – This brochure helps parents and children with asthma recognize the symptoms and triggers of asthma attacks. Discusses importance of asthma management at school. It also addresses common questions about asthma to help parents and kids become active partners in asthma management and clearly explains peak flow rate measurements. Students with […]
Anemia What is anemia and how can I tell if my child is anemic? Anemia is a condition that occurs when there are not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the other cells in the body. The body’s cells need oxygen to survive. Your child may become anemic for any of […]
ADHD What do I need to know about ADHD? Almost all children have times when their behavior veers out of control. They may speed about in constant motion, make noise nonstop, refuse to wait their turn, and crash into everything around them. At other times they may drift as if in a daydream, failing to […]
I’m starting to get pimples! What can I do to get rid of them? The bad news—There’s no cure for acne. The good news—It usually clears up as you get older. In the meantime, there are a few things you can do to help keep those zits under control. First Steps: Benzoyl peroxide lotion or gel—the […]
Bed Wetting How can I keep my child from wetting the bed? Keep the following tips in mind when dealing with bedwetting: Be honest with your child about what is going on. Let your child know it’s not his fault and that he will eventually be able to stay dry all night. Let your child know […]
Burns Are there different kinds of burns? How are they treated? Following are the 4 different levels of burns and the symptoms of each: 1st degree burns are minor and heal quickly. Symptoms are redness, tenderness, and soreness (like most sunburns). 2nd degree burns are serious injuries. First aid and medical treatment should be given as soon […]
Constipation Question: My child hasn’t had a bowel movement in two days and the stool was hard when it is passed. Could he be constipated? Definition: We consider constipation to be when child is having infrequent bowel movements, when it is painful to pass stool, and/or when there is an inability to pass stool after […]
Croup What is croup and how is it treated? Croup is an infection that causes a swelling of the voice box (larynx) and windpipe (trachea), making the airway just below the vocal cords become narrow. This makes breathing noisy and difficult. While croup is a common illness in young children, it can be scary for […]
Coughs Croupy Cough or the Croup We frequently receive calls stating a child has a “croupy” cough. What exactly does this mean? The symptom of cough is frequent during the cool months. Some with cough can be readily managed at home while others require evaluation and at times medication. Unfortunately, many confuse a congested rather […]
Diaper Rash What can I do if my baby gets diaper rash? If your baby gets a diaper rash (and to prevent future diaper rashes) it’s important to keep the area as clean and dry as possible. Change wet or soiled diapers right away. This helps cut down how much moisture is on the skin. […]