Cows’ milk is one of the most common causes of food allergies in children. It is usually identified as soon as cows’ milk is introduced into the diet, which could be in formula or when your baby is being weaned. In rare cases, proteins from cows’ milk can even reach your baby through your breast … Read More
Sleep disorders in children come in many forms, but one of the most common issues is that children keep waking up. Waking up at night isn’t usually a problem. We all wake occasionally as we move through our normal sleep cycles. However, we usually drift straight back to sleep again, so we often aren‘t aware … Read More
Food allergies in children can make eating outside food a little trickier, but it is still possible to enjoy some wonderful family meals out. You just need to choose the right restaurants, where the staff understand how to cope with food allergies.
Food allergies in children don’t always persist into adulthood. Many children who are allergic to milk, eggs or wheat in their early years will grow out of it. However, many allergies that are first identified in childhood are permanent. Food allergies are often lifelong conditions.
Air pollution is a significant problem for anyone living in a town or city, but it can be particularly troubling if you have a child with a lung condition such as asthma. Air pollution levels in the UK are generally low enough, in most places, for children to walk or play outside with no problems, … Read More
Viral infection in children causes the same kinds of symptoms as they do in adults. However there are a couple of significant differences between your colds and those of your child.
Bronchitis and bronchiolitis are easy to confuse because they sound so similar. However, this similarity is not because of any link between the conditions themselves, but rather because they affect similarly named structures in the lungs. If your respiratory consultant tells you that your child has bronchitis, it means something very different to bronchiolitis.
It isn’t possible to tell which children will develop asthma, but there are some risk factors that can increase the risk. Whether or not these apply to your child, you should consult your doctor if you suspect asthma. You will get a clear diagnosis and advice on asthma treatments for children.
Nightmares and night terrors are very common in children, particularly between the ages of about three and eight. Although they can both be distressing for you and your child, there are some important differences between these sleep disorders in children.
Many children feel anxious when they have a doctor’s appointment, even when it is just a routine visit to your private paediatrician in London. The best way to overcome these anxieties is to find out their cause. Once you know why your child is afraid of going to the doctor, you can find a way … Read More
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