Childhood Poisoning Danger to Children Under 6 The majority of poisonings are accidental, occur in the home and are preventable. Children under age 6 are most often the victims. Children, who are naturally curious, find Read More …
Otitis Media Hearing Loss Can Result Otitis media is an infection in the middle ear and is most commonly seen in children under the age of six. It occurs suddenly, usually with the following symptoms: Read More …
How to Use Ear Drops in Children Correct Technique Important Ear drops may be by prescription but OTC ear drops are often used to treat three common conditions in children: swimmer’s ear (otitis externa), wax Read More …
Croup Acute Respiratory Infection Croup is a swelling of the tissue around the larynx (voice box) and trachea (windpipe) that results in a tight, barking cough. Croup usually occurs in infants or children under the Read More …
Enuresis (Bed wetting) Bed wetting, also known as primary enuresis or nighttime incontinence, is a common condition in which a child empties his or her bladder during sleep without being aware of it. Bed wetting Read More …
When Your Baby Gets Sick WHEN YOUR BABY GETS SICK Newborns and infants are susceptible to a number of common health problems. This page will discuss some of these conditions, including when the infant should Read More …