General Pediatric Illness

General Pediatric Illness

All children deserve high–quality medical care. As a parent, it is important to be aware of the most up–to–date treatment guidelines so you can be sure your child is getting.

Pediatric diseases are diseases that will affect the time of childhood. Some of the pediatric diseases include anemia, asthma, chickenpox, diphtheria, leukemia, measles, mumps, pneumonia, polio, tuberculosis, whooping cough, Lyme disease, fever, down's syndrome, dental caries, cystic fibrosis, Chagas disease, candidiasis, cancer, bronchiolitis, etc.

Common Childhood Illnesses:

Common Cold: Colds are caused by viruses in the upper respiratory tract. Many young children–especially those in child care–can get 6 to 8 colds per year. Symptoms of a cold (including runny nose, congestion, and cough) may last for up to ten days.

Urinary Tract Infection: Bladder infections, also called urinary tract infections or UTIs, occur when – bacteria build up in the urinary tract.

Skin Infection: In most children with skin infections, a skin test (culture or swab) may be needed to determine the most appropriate treatment.

Bronchitis: Chronic bronchitis is an infection of the larger, more central airways in the lungs and is more often seen in adults.

Cough: Coughs are usually caused by viruses and do not often require antibiotics. Cough medicine is not recommended for children 4 years of age and younger, or for children 4 to 6 years of age unless advised by your doctor.

Sore Throat: Sore throats are common in children and can be painful.