Croup: Symptoms and Treatment
What is croup? Croup is a common childhood infection marked by labored breathing and hoarse coughing. It’s most likely to show up in toddlers, but it can occur at any age. Croup usually begins as a respiratory infection, and a child may have a runny n…
Learn MoreSwimmer’s Ear
What is swimmer’s ear?It’s an ear infection that kids and adults commonly get by swimming in a pool or lake. Water seeps into the ear canal and erodes its protective lining, making it easier for bacteria and fungi to take hold and multiply. Any infect…
Learn MoreLead Poisoning On the Job
It wasn’t that long ago that a California man in his mid-30s walked into a doctor’s office with such astronomical levels of lead in his blood that he was barred from returning to work. Alarmed, health officials began looking into his workplace, the Al…
Learn MoreWhining, Ages 1 to 3
How can I get my child to stop whining?That depends on why he’s whining. If he’s hungry, tired, or bored, give him what he needs: a snack, a nap, a suggestion of something to do, or maybe just a hug. Then you can figure out how to curb his fussy behav…
Learn MoreWhining, Ages 6 to 12
How can I get my child to stop whining?A school-age child who whines can be a serious nuisance and may earn a reputation as a complainer at school. Ending the habit isn’t easy. Find the patience and resolution to help your child by reminding yourself …
Learn MoreAttention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Ages 12 to 16
What is attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder?ADHD (commonly known as ADD) is a behavioral disorder. Basically, kids who have it have difficulty concentrating and are extremely restless, or both. The American Psychiatric Association calls the disti…
Learn MoreAttention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Ages 6 to 12
What is attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder?ADHD (commonly known as ADD) is a behavioral disorder. Basically, children who have it find it difficult to concentrate, or are excessively active, or both. The American Psychiatric Association calls th…
Learn MoreAttention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Ages 3 to 6
What is attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder?ADHD (commonly known as ADD) is a behavioral disorder. Basically, children with ADHD have difficulty concentrating and are excessively active, or both. The American Psychiatric Association calls the dis…
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