August 2016

Lyme disease

Vital precautions when using over-the-counter drugs

There are certain precautions that must be observed when using over-the-counter drugs that you should be familiar with. Certain groups such as young children, the very sick, the elderly and pregnant and breastfeeding women are susceptible to harm when using medications, including the over-the-counter drugs. When these drugs are used, special precautions including supervision by […]

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Babysitting

Erythema infectiosum

Erythema infectiosum is a transmittable viral infection that results to elevated or blotchy reddened rash with mild illness. The condition is brought about by the human parvovirus B19 and occurs mostly during the spring season, usually in geographically limited outbreaks among children especially school-age children. The infection spreads mainly by inhaling small droplets released by

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Norovirus

Child care: How to deal with gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis involves inflammation of the GI tract that leads to diarrhea, vomiting or both and oftentimes teamed with fever or abdominal cramping. The condition is usually triggered by a bacterial, viral or parasitic infection. The condition is also called as the “stomach flu” which is a common digestive condition that affects children. In severe cases,

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Sore tongue

Vasomotor rhinitis

Rhinitis involves inflammation of the nasal membranes. Various allergens or irritants can trigger the inflammation. Nevertheless, there are instances in which there is no specific cause. Vasomotor rhinitis is not considered dangerous. Those who are affected by the condition will find the symptoms annoying but they are not serious. Causes of vasomotor rhinitis When it

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