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The flu attacks anyone, even famous people and their families.
Cameron Diaz’s dad Emilio died suddenly on April 15 from when a recent flu turned into pneumonia.
Let’s not take this infection lightly. Complications from influenza can kill. It’s really important that we protect ourselves from being infected. And the single best way to […]
*SIGH*
So I just got through a very stressful week at home. My parents were sick for most of this week with some virus that caused a 104-degree fever. That left me, limping on my crutches, taking charge over a preschooler and a newborn while hubby was away at a conference. My son has been […]
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious disease caused by a bacteria that gets spread when an infected person sneezes or coughs.
In the early stages, whooping cough (pertussis) symptoms are similar to a common cold. Your child can have runny nose, sneezing, fever and maybe a low-grade fever. After 2-3 days it turns into […]
Having a child with the sniffles is bad enough. But for an asthmatic child, even a simple cold can create complications and trigger an attack. The key to management is early intervention.
The passages of an asthmatic lung over-react to various allergens and irritants, including viruses. With a cold or flu, asthmatic children (and adults) can […]
When your children are suffering from the flu or severe colds, the last thing they want to do is eat. Food tastes like ‘bleh’. They have no appetite…. and they just want mommy and a homemade chicken soup . Or whatever it was you make when your child is sick.
Certain foods make us feel better. […]
What is Influenza (also called Flu)?
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent this illness is by getting a flu vaccination each fall.
Every year in the United States, on average:
5% to 20% of […]
Not being satisfied with a simple Q&A about my child’s apparent cold symptoms, I unearthed some more clues to knowing if my child has the colds, flu or sinusitis.
Knowing if your child has the colds, flu or sinusitis is important to receiving the right treatment.
How does a parent know what your child may […]
The Food and Drug Administration issued a public health advisory strongly recommending that over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine not be used for infants and children under 2 years of age.
In addition, the American Academy of Pediatrics provided a statement supporting the advisory, and adds
Studies have shown cough and cold products are ineffective in treating […]
My daughter is suffering from what could be colds… maybe it’s the cold season, or maybe it’s allergies… maybe it could be something else. Like they were reading my mind, the editors of BabyCenter sent me a link that answers if toddler is just catching the occasional cold or if she has the flu […]
What is it with eating chicken soup when we’re sick?
OK, so it is delicious. It’s a comfort food. Sipping the hot liquid unclogs the nose, much like a spicy food or hot pepper spray does. It makes you feel better. But does chicken soup itself help treat the colds or flu?
Surprisingly, scientists say it does!
Research […]
Health matters for children from infancy to adolescence.
Written by Grace Ibay, M.H.S. [email] for b5media.
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