Correct Humidity Level in Baby’s Room “What is the correct humidity level for our baby’s room? My husband insists that the proper level is between 30-50%. And so I did some research, and found that the Environmental Protection Agency recommends a humidity level no higher than 50 percent.” A humidity range between 40-60% is healthy […]
Chicken Skin: Ways to Treat Keratosis Pilaris Do you have any advice for chicken skin on a toddler? I have tried to eliminate so many different foods from my daughters diet but it will not go away. Is this just something we have to deal with ? Answer: “Chicken skin” in dermatological speak is called […]
Strep Throat in Children – Symptoms and Treatment Strep throat is an infection of the throat caused by a type of bacteria known as group A streptococcus. There are many types of streptococcus bacteria, but this one in particular causes strep throat in children. It is the most common bacterial infection of the throat, and […]
Answered Questions About Bronchitis What is bronchitis? Bronchitis is an infection of the main air passages in the upper lungs. It can be caused by a cold virus or bacteria, so it doesn’t necessarily need antibiotics. It almost never requires an urgent after-hours call to your doctor. How can I tell if my child has […]
Meningitis – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment This is one of the most feared illnesses that worry many parents. Anytime a child complains of a headache and has a fever, the thought goes through the parent’s mind, “Could this be meningitis? Is it going around right now? Is my child going to have brain damage?” Meningitis is […]
