Cough

... affects children ages 6 months to 3 years. The telltale cough usually gets better during the day... Features: Your child's cough sounds mucousy, and she also has a runny nose, a sore throat, watery eyes... the mucus and make her less likely to cough. Using a cool-mist humidifier and giving her a warm bath can...

... Daniel Frattarelli, MD, a member of the AAP's Committee on Drugs. Show your child how to sneeze and cough.... Coughing helps your child breathe better by clearing mucus from her airways, so don't try to stop it.... "Cough suppressants may actually be harmful: They make some kids hyperactive, dizzy, and restless...

...You can't sleep. All you hear from your child's room is that nasty cough, over and over again.... The good news: Coughs usually sound much worse than they are. "It's the body's way of clearing... of the Children's Health Center at Mercy FamilyCare in Baltimore. In addition, coughs offer valuable clues about...

Chicken soup really works, antibiotics aren't the answer, and other key info you need to survive the coughing and sneezing season.

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Colds and flu are a fact of life for kids, but there are smart steps you can take to help reduce their number of sick days.

Kids 3 and under are especially vulnerable to ear infections, stomach bugs, and colds, but they also come down with other infections you've probably never heard of. Here, learn about the most common childhood maladies and the best treatments for them so you don't freak out when your child comes down with something this season.

The disease takes many forms, from a nagging cough to a serious attack. Our update will help your child breathe easier.

We often lose more sleep over our kids' coughs than they do. They sometimes snooze through all that hacking while we lay awake listening. In truth, breathing problems would be tough to miss. Use this guide to sort out worrisome signs.

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The same viruses that cause a stuffy nose can infect other areas of the body -- or reduce your child's immunity and pave the way for a secondary bacterial infection.

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You've made the commitment to start potty training your child, but didn't realize how frustrating it could be. Take a deep breath, you're not alone. Real-life moms and medical experts share their knowledge for overcoming common obstacles.

With all the conflicting medical advice out there, it's hard to know what's best for your child. And everyone -- from your neighbor to your mother-in-law -- seems to have a different opinion. We looked at the latest research and checked in with leading experts to put an end to eight great debates.

...A baby's cough can mean very different things, and it's not as if you can ask your baby what..., or head straight to the emergency room. Coughs are the body's way of protecting itself, explains Howard... York. Coughing serves as the method the body uses to keep the airways clear, ridding the throat...

This time in your child's life can be stressful -- for the both of you! We asked pediatricians from around the country to share their best tips for parenting toddlers. Here's what they want you to know.

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Is your child sick enough for a late-night call to the pediatrician? If you're really worried about your child, it's always better to call -- pediatricians expect to be awakened in the middle of the night. In fact, doctors say that many parents don't recognize some of the most serious medical situations. Here are the top 10 symptoms pediatricians want you to call about right away.

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