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 parents…
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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 benign…
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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 prolong…
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Colds
My child has a virus, how can I help her feel better? While you may be able to keep germs from spreading, you can't always keep your child from getting sick. Use the following tips to help keep your child healthy: Keep hands clean. Everyone should wash their hands several times a day to keep…
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