Infants and Asthma
More than 10 percent of infants and children do wheeze at some point in their childhood. read more
August 17, 1998
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Signs of Chickenpox
It is easy to confuse chicken pox with insect bites, a reaction of the skin to something it came in contact with, or other causes of rash. read more
August 17, 1998
Eczema Flare-ups and Food
Certain foods have been known to aggravate children's eczema, such as eggs, milk, wheat products, and soy. read more
December 3, 2001
Glucosamine and Osgood-Schlatter Disease
There is no published research on the effectiveness of chondroitin or glucosamine for the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter disease. read more
November 28, 2001
Treating Head Lice
Treatment of head lice generally includes the application of permethrin cream rinse, which can be bought over the counter. read more
September 6, 2000
Vaccine for Lyme Disease
There is a vaccine available for Lyme disease, but it cannot be given to children under the age of 15. read more
August 8, 2000
Nail Biting Nine-Year-Old
Nail biting is generally self-limiting and should be viewed as normal behavior. read more
September 1, 1999
What Is Mononucleosis?
A germ from the Herpes family called Epstein-Barr Virus causes infectious mononucleosis. This virus is spread through the saliva (hence the term "kiss... read more
September 1, 1999
Recurrent Headache in Teenager
Recurrent headaches are very common complaints in both children and adolescents. read more
May 26, 1999
Mom Worried About Diabetes
When there is a family history of diabetes, it's appropriate to discuss suspicious symptoms with your pediatrician and have your child examined. read more
May 17, 1999
What Is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?
The symptoms of Osgood-Schlatter disease include pain over the bump just below your knee cap, usually worsened by exercise that involves repeated bend... read more
March 26, 1999
Side Effects of Steroids
Some of the side effects include an increased amount of sugar in the blood, ulcers, increased appetite, weight gain, high blood pressure, and fluid re... read more
February 16, 1999