Managing Eczema

Eczema is a common term for atopic dermatitis, a skin condition characterized by inflamed skin with itching, dryness, and irritation. It typically begins to appear in childhood and in many…

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What to do about strep throat?

While viruses are the most common cause of a sore throat, strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and tonsils caused by group A Streptococcus (group A strep). Diagnosing strep can…

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My child has croup. Now what?

Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIV) commonly cause upper and lower respiratory illnesses in infants, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.  However, infection occurs most frequently among children…

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