Managing respiratory issues and skin irritations in young children. Guide to identifying persistent coughs, formula allergies, and nutritional balance for toddlers.
If your toddler's coughing is accompanied by a runny nose, low fever, headache or a feeling of general malaise, she may have the flu or the common cold. In some cases, a cough may be the sign of a more serious condition, such as asthma. Consult your child's pediatrician to determine the severity of your child's cough.
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A persistent cough lasts for more than three weeks, according to the Mayo Clinic, and requires a proper diagnosis to resolve. Several medical conditions, including asthma, bronchitis and inhalation of a foreign body, cause coughing.
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If your infant experiences a fever, coughing, loss of appetite, irritability and a rash, several different conditions could be to blame. Your baby could have a virus such as roseola or hand, foot and mouth disease, or she could be suffering ill effects from a recent vaccine or even from teething.
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Any number of things can cause your toddler to experience a cough and runny nose from a common cold to a more serious virus. In many cases, you can help relieve your toddler's symptoms at home.
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Toddlers learning to explore their world often take tumbles that result in nasty bumps to the head. It is important to be able to determine if your child may have sustained a concussion.
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Dry, hacking, raspy or heavy with phlegm, a toddler’s morning cough might be nothing more than a temporary annoyance, but it could also be a sign of a more serious respiratory problem, such as asthma.
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Rashes are a common symptom in babies. Most rashes in babies are benign and will go away on their own or with symptomatic treatment with over-the-counter medicines or home remedies. A rash on a baby’s leg can indicate an infection, an inflammatory response or a sign of a serious condition.
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Nighttime coughing is frustrating for parents and toddlers. It interferes with your toddlers sleep, making it difficult to get some much needed rest. The Food and Drug Administration, however, doesn’t recommend cough medication for toddlers, reports the Mayo Clinic.
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A rash on your baby’s face might cause you to worry about her health. A formula allergy can result in facial rashes and, according to Baby Center, such allergies are common among babies. Fortunately, you can treat and prevent face rashes due to formula allergies with topical lotions and changing formulas.
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When a common cold or a virus-fed cough lays your toddler low, it’s frustrating to known that antibiotics or other prescribed medicines can’t help. Your child’s pediatrician is the expert source for the best over-the-counter medicines and foods to give her.
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Rashes around and in an infant's mouth can have several causes. The most common cause of a mouth rash in infants is oral thrush, which is rarely serious and usually resolves itself without treatment.
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According to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, milk is one of the most common allergens for children under age three. Most infants who are allergic to milk exhibit symptoms early, during their first year, and many outgrow it.
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Most toddlers engage in physical play and exercise on a daily basis, as they learn how to interact with their environment and peers and develop skills such as jumping and climbing. However, sometimes exercise can lead to troubling symptoms such as coughing.
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You always try keeping your toddler healthy, but illnesses are bound to happen — particularly if your toddler is in daycare. Chronic bronchitis or sinusitis are the likely culprits, so always consult your toddler's pediatrician if your toddler has a cough and runny nose that last more than a week or two.
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A rash on your infant’s foot often is caused by hand, foot and mouth disease. HFMD is common viral illness that is spread easily in day care centers by both caregivers and other children. Your doctor performs a simple exam of your infant’s feet and hands, as well as throat, to make a proper diagnosis.
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Iron is a nutrient found in your body that comes entirely from your diet. It is found in fortified cereal, meat, beans and leafy green vegetables. Iron is necessary to make red blood cells and carry oxygen. Most of the iron in the body is found in red blood cells.
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A rash that appears anywhere on the body of a tiny infant can be distressing. However, a rash that appears behind the ears of a baby often can be identified as a particular, treatable condition.
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