Children's Diseases Treatments
Common Children’s Diseases and Treatments
Common Cold:
- Symptoms: Runny nose, cough, sore throat, mild fever.
- Treatment: Rest, fluids, over-the-counter medications (e.g., acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever), saline nasal drops or sprays.
Influenza (Flu):
- Symptoms: High fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion.
- Treatment: Antiviral medications (e.g., oseltamivir), rest, fluids, over-the-counter medications for symptom relief.
Ear Infections (Otitis Media):
- Symptoms: Ear pain, difficulty hearing, fluid drainage from the ear, fever.
- Treatment: Antibiotics if bacterial, pain relievers, warm compresses.
Strep Throat:
- Symptoms: Severe sore throat, fever, swollen lymph nodes, white patches on the tonsils.
- Treatment: Antibiotics (e.g., penicillin or amoxicillin), pain relievers, rest.
Chickenpox (Varicella):
- Symptoms: Itchy, blister-like rash, fever, fatigue.
- Treatment: Antiviral medications in severe cases, calamine lotion, antihistamines for itching, acetaminophen for fever.
Measles:
- Symptoms: High fever, cough, runny nose, inflamed eyes, red rash.
- Treatment: Supportive care (rest, fluids), vitamin A supplements, fever reducers.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis):
- Symptoms: Severe coughing spells, whooping sound when inhaling, vomiting after coughing.
- Treatment: Antibiotics (e.g., azithromycin), supportive care, keeping the child away from irritants.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease:
- Symptoms: Fever, sores in the mouth, rash on hands and feet.
- Treatment: Pain relievers, fluids, mouthwashes to numb mouth pain.
Bronchiolitis:
- Symptoms: Coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing.
- Treatment: Supportive care (hydration, oxygen therapy if needed), nebulized treatments.
Asthma:
- Symptoms: Wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing.
- Treatment: Inhaled corticosteroids, bronchodilators, avoiding triggers, asthma action plan.
Allergies:
- Symptoms: Sneezing, itching, runny nose, hives.
- Treatment: Antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, avoiding allergens, allergy shots (immunotherapy).