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Pittsburgh Pediatrician Resource Center
Our Pittsburgh Pediatrician Resource Center includes the following for your personal use:
When Treating a Cold extra fluids are recommended
Since it is caused by a virus, antibiotics do not work against the common cold. Extra fluids, a cool mist humidifier, and rest will likely help with some of his symptoms. Younger children, since they can't blow their nose, may benefit from using saline nasal drops and a bulb syringe to help keep their nasal passages clear.
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Measles
Among the most serious of the common childhood diseases. It is very contagious or “catching” and can be caught by adults, as well as tiny babies and children.
Hernia
A weakness in the abdominal (belly) muscle where part of the intestines pushes through.
Croup
A condition in which the opening to the tube carrying air to the lungs (trachea) is swollen and may have some muscle spasms. Croup is usually caused by a virus
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