Pink eye, medically known as conjunctivitis, is a common and often highly contagious eye condition that affects individuals of all ages, particularly children. It involves inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines the eyelid and covers...
Respiratory Syncytial Virus, commonly known as RSV, is a major cause of respiratory illness in children worldwide. While it can affect individuals of any age, its impact is particularly significant in children, especially those under two years old. In...
Children tend to be at a higher risk of catching the flu, with average infection rates 20% to 30% higher than adults. The influenza virus is serious, which means that parents should take preventive steps to keep their children...
Asthma is the single most common chronic disease in children, and its prevalence is rising rapidly. Several factors contribute to that rise, including genetic, environmental, and nutritional influences. For example, the mother’s diet during the prenatal period and the...
Asthma, a chronic lung disease, inflames the airways, making breathing difficult. Asthma affects approximately 5.1 million children in America, making it a leading chronic disease. It is more frequent in male children but generally reverses in adulthood. Data shows...