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Fever Fears: A Guide for Treating Fever in Children
... said than done. Many parents have "fever phobia" -- a tendency to freak out when their child's body... of worries about H1N1 influenza. As many as 30 percent of pediatric acute-care visits are related to fever..., according to a study published earlier this year in Pediatrics in Review. "A lot of parents think a fever...
Guide for Fever Diagnosis and Treatment
... the night. By morning, the fever was climbing, despite the fever reducer. I called the doctor. Suspecting... to the emergency room. Her fever was now close to 105 degrees. After several tests and hours of waiting, we had a... been unbearable. That night I learned my first lesson in childhood triage: the fever is just a symptom...
The No-Panic Guide to Fevers
...Remember: A fever is not an illness. It's usually just a sign that your child's immune system... near Philadelphia. Most of the bugs that cause a fever -- such as a cold, the flu, a stomach virus... is usually a better indicator of how sick she is. (In fact, if your child has a high fever that doesn't mean...
Could Your Child Have a UTI?
Urinary tract infections can be serious because they're easy to miss, especially in young kids. A pediatrician who's treated his fair share explains exactly what parents should look for.
Why High Fever Temperatures Can Be Deceiving
..., Pennsylvania, awoke to find their 2-year-old son, Andrew, shaking and burning with fever in his portable crib... frantically at our bed and clinging to Dave and me. I'd read that kids can hallucinate with high fevers. I... reassured the couple that hallucinations are not unheard of with high fevers (Andrew's was 103.6 F...
10 Reasons to Call the Doctor Now
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.
What to Feed Your Sick Child
Though your child may not have much of an appetite when he's sick, try to get him to eat. These comfort foods can help.
Making Sense of Scary Symptoms
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.
Could It Be a UTI?
A sudden fever and lack of cold symptoms could be a sign of a UTI. Find out more here.
How Bad Is That Cough? 7 Bad Coughs to Worry About
Isn't it amazing how many tissues and bowls of soup your family can go through in one season? Don't assume, though, that your child's cough is simply a cold it might be something more serious. Here's when to worry and what to do.
Colds: The Basics
Colds are triggered by a variety of viruses. In fact, more than 200 viruses, all highly contagious, are suspected of triggering the combination of symptoms -- achiness, congestion, coughing and sniffles -- that define a cold.
Does Your Child Have ADHD?
If your child has trouble paying attention or sitting still, you may wonder if he has ADHD. Experts from the Child Mind Institute share the latest info about the real symptoms and best treatments.
