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Getting rid of a headache means using pain-relieving medicines, such as acetaminophen, and making sure to get enough rest. Find out why children with headaches should not be given aspirin with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on headaches.
Allergies, in whatever form they occur, are an immune-mediated condition, and the part of the immune system that causes allergies seems to evolve from fighting off parasites. Discover how allergies are immune reactions that can occur in different parts of the body with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on allergies.
Pet dander allergies can cause runny noses, itching, sneezing, swelling and nasal congestion. Discover how pet dander allergies can also cause asthma and fluid secretion from the lungs with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on allergies.
The best way to avoid sun poisoning is to avoid the sun during peak hours, be distrustful of cloud cover and cover up with shirts and hats. Discover how sun can bounce up off of reflective surfaces, like sand or snow, with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on sun poisoning.
Lyme disease only exists in one species of tick, which is the deer tick, and this tick is usually brown or black. Find ways to look out for Lyme disease, or other tick-borne illnesses, with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on Lyme disease.
The best way to disinfect for ringworm is to use special detergents that are intended to be used to kill fungi. Use an anti-fungal medicine to get rid of ringworm on the body with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on ringworm.
Not all ticks transmit Lyme disease, and in fact, only one tick in North America transmits the disease, and that is the deer tick. Find out how to identify deer ticks by their black or brown bodies with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on Lyme disease.
The stomach flu is best treated through steady hydration, and children should be treated with specially-made rehydration solutions. Learn about ways to compensate for the vomiting that comes with the stomach flu with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on the stomach flu.
A tick attaches to a host by brushing up against someone's body and using its legs to climb into a warm area before hooking on with their fangs. Discover how ticks can use saliva to form a type of cement with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on ticks.
Influenza is a viral illness, and the symptoms of influenza are very similar to other viral illnesses. Discover which tests are required to determine if a person has influenza with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on influenza.
In order to prevent a stomach flu, make sure to keep the hands washed and sanitized and avoid airborne particles from the person who has the flu. Wash the hands with antibacterial soap to prevent the stomach flu with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on the stomach flu.
Influenza is highly contagious, and it is one of the most dangerous types of common viral infection. Discover how influenza can be spread by someone who has it one day before they even realize they have the symptoms with information from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on influenza.
Seasonal allergies can cause runny noses, itchy noses, stuffy noses, itchy eyes, swollen eyes, asthma attacks and skin allergies. Find out how seasonal allergies can cause fluid secretion from the lungs with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on allergies.
Ringworm and diaper rash are both caused by types of fungi, and ringworm can cause the spreading of a ring-like lesion with a clearing in the center. Find out how diaper rash can cause redness, bumps and a cheesy substance with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on ringworm.
Allergies to shellfish can cause stuffy noses, swollen lips, vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain. Discover the life-threatening symptoms of shellfish allergies, such as anaphylaxis, with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on allergies.
Influenza is a specific family of viruses that affects birds and mammals, and it can lead to pneumonia, sinusitis and ear infection. Find out why it's impossible to develop a lifelong immunity to influenza with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on influenza.
David Hill Dr. David Hill is a graduate of the UNC internal medicine and pediatrics combined residency, a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and vice president of Cape Fear Pediatrics in Wilmington, N.C. Hill also serves as adjunct assistant professor of pediatrics for the UNC School of Medicine. He has more than 10 years of experience as a practicing pediatrician, and he is the father of three children.dkdk
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