Tonsils are two tissue balls located at the back of the throat. They play a vital role and are an important part of the body’s infection-fighting mechanism by helping to fight germs and diseases. Tonsils deal with germs before they reach the mouth, throat, or sinuses. When these infection fighters are infected by viruses or …
Swimmer’s ear is a bacterial growth infection inside the canal of the ear. It is also known as Otitis Externa. It differs a lot from ear infections which are dealt with on a regular basis and are contracted at times when the child catches a cold. The common ear infection is known as Otitis Media, …
Stomach flu or gastroenteritis is a kind of infection in the digestive system, especially the stomach and intestines. Causes for this condition are parasites, bacteria, or virus infections spread through contaminated food and fluids. It can also be caused by certain toxins present in some plants & seafood, usage of powerful laxatives in order to …
Sinus might seem like a common cold at first. The child coughs, sneezes, and gets a red nose, like in cold. But the difference is that sinus attacks last longer than the common cold. Sinuses are spaces in the bones of the face and the head which are filled with air. They are exactly located …
Summer camps and family hiking sessions can sometimes result in children getting itchy rashes. To be blamed are plants such as poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak. All of them produce the same substance or oil, called urushiol, which causes rashes. Urushiol is colorless and even odorless and is present within the leaves. Poison …
