Recognising a food allergy isn’t always easy. If your child has an immediate reaction to a particular food then it can be obvious. However, sometimes the symptoms are less obvious or there is a delay before they appear, making it difficult to link them to a particular food. Continue reading Recognising Food Allergies in Children

A cough can have many different causes, each of which requires a different type of baby cough treatment. Identifying the cause of a cough is the first step towards finding the right treatment. Continue reading What Causes a Cough?

Prevention is always better than cure, so it is important to try to stop the germs from spreading if your child has an infection. Chest infection treatment can help to eliminate the virus or bacteria that is responsible, but the only way to avoid anyone else in the family falling ill is to keep the germs away. Continue reading How to Avoid a Chest Infection

Snoring is quite common and it is usually harmless. About one in ten children snore most of the time, while others may snore occasionally when they have a blocked nose. However, snoring can sometimes be associated with sleep disorders in children, so if your child’s sleep seems disturbed it could be causing a problem. Continue reading Why Do Children Snore?

Getting plenty of sleep is essential for our health, particularly when we are young. However, many children have trouble sleeping at some point, and in some cases it might take a sleep specialist to solve the problem. Continue reading Seeking Help When You’re Child Can’t Sleep

You may expect your doctor to prescribe antibiotics when you bring your child in with an infection, but it won’t happen every time. Your doctor may recommend antibiotics for some kinds of infections, but you won’t be given these drugs for any kind of viral infection in children. You should only be prescribed antibiotics if your doctor suspects a bacterial infection, rather than a viral one, or if there is a need to use antibiotics to stop bacteria from causing an infection when the immune system is already busy dealing with another problem. Continue reading Why Your Doctor Won’t Always Give You Antibiotics

An asthma attack can be a frightening experience for both you and your child so it is important to know how to react when it happens. The right preparation can help you to stay calm and take the right steps to stop the attack. Continue reading Knowing Your Plan for an Asthma Attack