Other Common Illnesses
There are many different "common" illnesses that adults and children come down with every year. Here you will find a list of some of the most common and what to expect from them, as well as possible treatments.
All About E. Coli
E. coli is a food-borne illness that often causes vomiting and diarrhea when it infects humans. Find out more about E. coli, what the symptoms are, how to treat it and how to prevent it.
E. coli is a food-borne illness that often causes vomiting and diarrhea when it infects humans. Find out more about E. coli, what the symptoms are, how to treat it and how to prevent it.
What Is Salmonella?
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause infections in humans. Symptoms of salmonella infections (salmonellosis) include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Learn more about salmonella and how to prevent infection.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause infections in humans. Symptoms of salmonella infections (salmonellosis) include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Learn more about salmonella and how to prevent infection.
What Is Pertussis?
Pertussis is a bacterial infection characterized by intense coughing spells. Also known as whooping cough, pertussis is a highly contagious illness. Find out what you need to know about pertussis and how to avoid it.
Pertussis is a bacterial infection characterized by intense coughing spells. Also known as whooping cough, pertussis is a highly contagious illness. Find out what you need to know about pertussis and how to avoid it.
Do Fevers Cause Brain Damage?
Many people are concerned that a fever will cause brain damage, especially if left untreated. Is there any truth to this claim? Find out if fevers can cause brain damage.
Many people are concerned that a fever will cause brain damage, especially if left untreated. Is there any truth to this claim? Find out if fevers can cause brain damage.
What Is the Stomach Flu?
The stomach flu is a very common illness, but is not related to the flu at all. Find out what the symptoms of the stomach flu and what you can do about it.
The stomach flu is a very common illness, but is not related to the flu at all. Find out what the symptoms of the stomach flu and what you can do about it.
What Is RSV?
A common, but potentially very serious illness, RSV is something that affects many people every year. Find out the symptoms of RSV, how it is spread and how to prevent it.
A common, but potentially very serious illness, RSV is something that affects many people every year. Find out the symptoms of RSV, how it is spread and how to prevent it.
What you Need to Know About Ear Infections
Ear infections are very common after colds, especially in children. Find out what you need to know about ear infections, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.
Ear infections are very common after colds, especially in children. Find out what you need to know about ear infections, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.
Allergies or a Cold?
You have been sneezing for weeks and have a runny nose. Is it a cold or could it be allergies? Find out the difference between them and what you can do if you think you may have seasonal allergies.
You have been sneezing for weeks and have a runny nose. Is it a cold or could it be allergies? Find out the difference between them and what you can do if you think you may have seasonal allergies.
Chickenpox
A profile of chicken pox, including signs and symptoms, treatment options and information about the vaccine.
A profile of chicken pox, including signs and symptoms, treatment options and information about the vaccine.
Sinusitis
Pressure behind your eyes, headache and congestion. These are all symptoms of sinusitis. Find some great information about this common illness that often follows a cold.
Pressure behind your eyes, headache and congestion. These are all symptoms of sinusitis. Find some great information about this common illness that often follows a cold.
Tonsillitis
Swollen tonsils can be very painful. If you think you may have tonsillitis, find out the information you need to know about this illness.
Swollen tonsils can be very painful. If you think you may have tonsillitis, find out the information you need to know about this illness.
Strep Throat
Strep throat is a very common childhood illness, but adults can get it too. Find out what you need to know about strep throat.
Strep throat is a very common childhood illness, but adults can get it too. Find out what you need to know about strep throat.
Just For Kids! Information about Strep Throat
A great resource for children to learn all about strep throat. This article will help your child learn about the illness that he or she may have or be exposed to. Easy to read and written just for kids!
A great resource for children to learn all about strep throat. This article will help your child learn about the illness that he or she may have or be exposed to. Easy to read and written just for kids!
ENT's Information About Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is a very common childhood illness. The American Academy of Otolaryngologists (or ENTs) provide some great information about this illness and what it means to you and your child.
Tonsillitis is a very common childhood illness. The American Academy of Otolaryngologists (or ENTs) provide some great information about this illness and what it means to you and your child.
Sinusitis in Children
KidsHealth offers parents a comprehensive overview of sinusitis in children. Find helpful information about how this illness may affect your child.
KidsHealth offers parents a comprehensive overview of sinusitis in children. Find helpful information about how this illness may affect your child.