Cystic Fibrosis
What Is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder, which means you get it from your parents at birth. It affects your lungs, pancreas, and…
Cerebral Palsy: An Overview
What Is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect balance, movement, and muscle tone. “Cerebral” means the disorder is related to your brain, and…
Avoiding Common Household Asthma Triggers
If your child has asthma, you know that lots of things — from secondhand smoke to plant and tree pollen — can trigger an asthma attack. When…
What Is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? Symptoms, Causes, and Care
What Is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a contagious viral infection that’s common in children. The disease causes sores called…
Fifth Disease
What Is Fifth Disease? Fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum, is a contagious viral illness caused by parvovirus B19. It is most common in children, but…
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
What Is Whooping Cough? Whooping cough (also known as pertussis) is a bacterial infection that affects your respiratory tract, especially your nose and throat. It causes long…
What Is Croup and What Causes It?
Croup is an illness that babies and young children get. It irritates their upper airways and causes them to swell. As the airway around and below the vocal…
Diarrhea in Children: Causes and Treatments
Why do children get diarrhea more often than adults? How can you treat your child’s discomfort? WebMD tells you about the causes of diarrhea and home treatments…
What to Do When Your Kid Has a Fever
If you’re a parent, it’s a scene that’s all too familiar. You put your hand on your sick child’s forehead and it feels warm. Then the thermometer…
When Your Baby Has a Cold
Little noses get a lot of colds. Babies can catch eight or more during their first year alone, especially if they are in daycare or have siblings…