24 Children's Diseases Parents Should Know - Part 1
RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus)
Also known as infection of the lungs and respiratory tract. Infection starts with flu-like symptoms, including fever, runny nose, and cough. About 40% of children with RSV for the first time will experience severe wheezing and 2% of them even require hospitalization. RSV tends to be lighter in older children and adults.
Ear infection
Young children are prone to ear infections because of their small hearing cavity and horizontal position. This cavity connects the ear to the throat, and this cavity may be blocked when a cold causes inflammation. Trapped fluid in the middle ear or behind the eardrum allows germs to multiply. Symptoms include fever, fussiness and tugging at the ears. Many ear infections caused by viruses will go away on their own. However, vaccination in childhood helps prevent infections from certain bacteria that can cause ear infections.
Ear glue
Fluid buildup in the middle ear (both with and without pain) is called otitis media with effusion (otitis media with effusion or abbreviated as OME) which often occurs after an acute ear infection or respiratory tract infection. This liquid can usually disappear by itself in a few weeks. However, if the fluid settles or thickened, while the texture is sticky like glue - because it is called ear glue - it will interfere with the child's hearing. Usually doctors recommend removing the fluid immediately.
Cough tight
Croup is a cough that occurs mainly at night and sounds like a seal. The cause of coughing is inflammation in the upper airways, usually due to a virus. If breathing becomes very disturbed, treatment may be needed in the hospital. However, most children recover on their own within one week. Croup is most common in children under 5 years old.
Hand-foot-mouth disease
This disease causes fever along with the onset of blisters on the inside of the mouth, palms, buttocks, and soles of the feet. This disease is usually caused by coxsackievirus A16. This virus tends to spread among children during hot weather. Most cases are not serious and last for only a week to 10 days.
Conjunctivitis or pink eye
Redness, itching, and crusty eyelashes are a sign of conjunctivitis, commonly called pink eye. Generally caused by the same virus as the common cold. This pink eye disease usually spreads rapidly in schools and child care centers. Consult with your child's doctor to determine whether your child needs treatment. Most cases disappear within 4-7 days.
‘Cheek slap’ or fifth disease
Often called the 'cheek slap' disease because a bright red rash appears on a child's face. This rash can also appear on your child's chest, arms or legs. The cause is human parvovirus B19, a virus that can cause symptoms such as mild colds before a rash is seen. Once the rash appears, it's usually no longer contagious. As many as 20% of children experience it at the age of 5 years, and another 60% experience it until the age of 19 years. The rash usually disappears in 7-10 days.
Rotavirus
Before the introduction of an effective vaccine, rotavirus was the leading cause of death associated with diarrhea in children. The main symptoms are severe vomiting and diarrhea which causes the baby to become dehydrated very quickly. There are currently two types of rotavirus vaccine for infants, while research shows a significant reduction in the number of new cases.
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