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Does your child have a runny nose, sneeze, and rub their eyes? Does it occur year-round or seasonally? Your child may have allergies. Allergies are a reaction to an inhaled substance known as an allergen. Allergens include pollens from trees, grass, or weeds; molds; pets, and house dust. Seasonal allergies occur in patterns related to when the allergen is present. For example, tree pollen allergies are in the spring, grass pollen allergies are in the summer, and weed pollen allergies are in the ... [Read More]
Pediatric Health Care
Treatments for Pink Eye
Pink eye, whose technical name is conjunctivitis, is a common condition that is most often seen in children. The conjunctiva is the protective membrane that covers the whites of the eyes and also lines the inside surface of the eyelids. This mucus membrane on the eyes is normally transparent, but it turns a pink or reddish color when the tiny blood vessels in the conjunctiva are inflamed – and this inflammation is conjunctivitis. Other symptoms of pink eye can include eye pain, sensitivity to ... [Read More]
Early Signs of Strep Throat
Strep throat is a bacterial infection and is most common in children. If left untreated, it can lead to health complications, such as scarlet fever and rheumatic fever. There are certain signs that can indicate strep throat and set it apart from other similar conditions. If you suspect that your child has strep throat, see your doctor as soon as possible for a diagnosis and the necessary treatment. Early Symptoms of Strep Throat Strep throat can have similar symptoms to those of common ... [Read More]
What Is a Pediatric Nutritionist?
Because children cannot yet communicate things clearly, health issues can go unnoticed for a while before parents realize that something is wrong. One important thing for a parent to know is that many health problems in children are actually due to digestive or nutritional issues. Sometimes, nutritional issues in children are due to feeding disorders in which the child refuses to eat or has difficulty eating. If left untreated by a doctor or a pediatrician, this can result in lethargy, ... [Read More]
Chicken Pox
Chickenpox is a condition that develops due to an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The condition is highly contagious, and the only way to protect yourself from catching it is through vaccinations. Every child should be vaccinated against chickenpox. Chickenpox is characterized by an itchy rash that may cover the entire body. It is spread through droplets of bodily liquid or direct skin contact with a person who is infected. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... [Read More]
