Breastfeeding questions about mother’s medicines, drugs or smoking. Main concern is how much gets into breastmilk and could this affect the baby.

A spell that includes holding the breath, then turning blue and passing out.

A viral infection of the smallest airways in the lungs. Wheezing is the main symptom. Average age for getting bronchiolitis is 6 months (Range: birth to 2 years).

Bruises to the skin anywhere on the body. Bruises are bleeding into the skin from damaged blood vessels

Burns to the skin. A burn is a heat, chemical or electrical injury to the skin

Painful, shallow ulcers (sores) on the inner lips or cheeks. Not caused by an infection

A cast is a hard shell that completely covers a bone fracture. Also called a full cast. It keeps broken bones from moving until they heal. That also reduces pain. It also protects the injured part from any more injury.

A cast is a hard shell that completely covers a bone fracture. Also called a full cast. It keeps broken bones from moving until they heal. That also reduces pain. It also protects the injured part from any more injury.

A bacterial infection of the skin. Main symptom is spreading redness that is painful to the touch

A chalazion is a lump in the middle of the eyelid. It’s caused by a blocked off oil gland.

Pain or discomfort in the chest wall from muscle overuse.

Pain or discomfort in the chest wall from muscle overuse.

Chickenpox is a viral rash all over the body

A circumcision is the removal of most of the male foreskin. Questions about caring for the normal circumcised penis in a baby boy.

Sores on the outer lip caused by the herpes virus. Sores tend to recur

The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat. Main symptoms are a runny nose and sore throat.

The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat. Main symptoms are a runny nose and sore throat.

A baby less than 3 months old with excessive crying. Crying is the only symptom and baby is normal when not crying.

Can’t pass a stool or pain (crying) when passing a stool. Can’t pass a stool after straining or pushing longer than 10 minutes. Passes stools infrequently. Pass stools every 3 days or longer.

Can’t pass a stool or pain (crying) when passing a stool. Can’t pass a stool after straining or pushing longer than 10 minutes. Passes stools infrequently. Pass stools every 3 days or longer.

Can’t pass a stool or pain (crying) when passing a stool. Can’t pass a stool after straining or pushing longer than 10 minutes. Passes stools infrequently. Your child is less than 1 year old.

A bowel cleanout is a medical treatment plan ordered by your doctor. It is used for emptying out the rectum and colon (lower bowel).

Red itchy area of the skin from contact with an allergic substance

Red area of the skin from contact with an irritant

Cough caused by pollens or other allergic substances.

A cough is the sound made when the cough reflex clears the lungs. It helps protect the lungs from infections. A coughing fit or spell is over 5 minutes of nonstop coughing. Coughs can be dry (no mucus) or wet (with mucus).

A cough is the sound made when the cough reflex clears the lungs. It helps protect the lungs from infections. A coughing fit or spell is over 5 minutes of nonstop coughing. Coughs can be dry (no mucus) or wet (with mucus)

Viral infection of the lower airway (the bronchi) that go to the lungs. This is the most common cause of a cough in children. Medical names are viral bronchitis, lower respiratory infection, LRI

Viral infection of the lower airway (the bronchi) that go to the lungs. This is the most common cause of a cough in children. Medical names are viral bronchitis, lower respiratory infection, LRI

Every parent wants to help their child get over cough and cold symptoms. You could buy a non-prescription cough and cold medicine. Or you could turn to some home remedies. Which is better?

Cracked skin on the toes or feet

Cracked skin on the fingers or hand

A scaly rash on the scalp that starts in newborns.

Croup is an infection of the voicebox (larynx) caused by a virus.

Cut or scrape injuries to the skin anywhere on the body