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Baby Bronchiolitis awareness campaign for parents
UK’s first national bronchiolitis awareness campaign launched with parent-friendly website…
Posted in Baby, Baby Health
Tagged Baby, baby health, Breathing, bronchiolotis, colds/flu, common cold, Health, lungs, signs and symptoms, Symptoms
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How to work out the cause of the cough
Cough is the most common symptom of respiratory disease, and is a result of irritation of nerve receptors in the throat, trachea (windpipe) and bronchial tubes. A recurrent cough is often due to recurrent respiratory infections but other causes may be responsible. Although it is often seen as a trivial symptom it can be very upsetting for both child…
Posted in Baby Health, Expert Advice
Tagged asthma, bacterial infection, choking, common cold, Cough, coughs, different cough, dry irritating cough, fever, Habit cough, Hayfever, infection, irritation, mild cough, Mucus, Night cough, Pulmonology, recurrent cough, Reflexes, surgery, Symptoms, Upper respiratory infection, wheezing
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Guide to baby health issues
As well as a comprehensive section in our A-Z of Child Health we have a selection of articles on other health and child safety topics. You can read about dealing with your baby’s hair, how to carry your baby safely and how to deal with common colds and sore noses. Dealing with you baby’s hair including hair car, cradle cap…
Posted in Baby Health
Tagged Alternative medicine, Baby, baby carrier, Childhood, Chiropractic, common cold, Cradle cap, Flat Head Syndrome, hair car, Osteopathy, Plagiocephaly
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Hand Sanitisers help to prevent colds
There is no known cure for colds/flu so prevention is essential. When you are pregnant or have a new baby it is essential to minimise your exposure to bacteria and viruses that could lead to colds or flu. Mentholatum Response beta is a key way to beat the cold and viruses through good hand hygiene. It is an alcohol-free…
Posted in Pregnancy Health
Tagged Antiseptic, Biocide, Chlorhexidine gluconate, colds/flu, common cold, coughs, Disinfectants, flu, Hand sanitizer, Hand washing, Health, Hygiene, illness, infection, irritation, sneezes, surfaces, Virus
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Babies and sore noses
Your baby’s nose is often the first thing to show signs that your baby is not well. The Common Cold What does it look like? Baby’s nose can be red, with crusty nostrils due to an increase in the normal nasal secretions. How common is it? Doctor Jeni Worden says, “Thanks to the efficient immune…
Posted in Baby, Baby Health
Tagged Antibiotic, Autoimmune diseases, baby acne, Babycare, bacterial infection, Blister, blisters, Childhood, common cold, coughs, dairy products, dehydration, ear infection, eczema, Hayfever, Impetigo, Jeni Worden, Jo Lee, Rash, Sunburn, Symptoms, tiny blisters
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Immunisation illnesses explained
The current immunisation program offers protection against eleven infectious diseases but because vaccinations have been so effective, many people know very little about these illnesses. Read on to find out more about the diseases you’re protecting your child from. Diphtheria Diphtheria is an extremely infectious disease which, thanks to vaccinations, is very rare in the UK. However, in poorer countries…
Posted in Baby, Baby Health, Immunisations
Tagged Bacterial diseases, blood poisoning, common cold, congenital rubella syndrome, Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis, encephalitis, epilepsy, flu, homeopathy, illness, infection, Infectious diseases, Infertility, inflammation, Measles, Meningitis, Meningitis C, Miscarriage, Mumps, oral polio drops, Pertussis, pneumococcal disease, pneumonia, polio, rubella, septicaemia, TB, tetanus, tuberculosis, Vaccination, viral infection, whooping cough
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Autumn babies more prone to asthma
News 24th November 2008 Autumn babies more prone to asthma Children born in the autumn months, before the height of the cold and flu season, may be more likely to develop childhood asthma than babies born at other times, research suggests. The American study looked at the records of more than 95,000 children. It found…
Mum knows how to keep a cold away
New research reveals mum knows best when it comes to keeping a cold away. Forget wishing the snow away, duvet days or wrapping up warm, the only thing a staggering 66% of the nation craves is comfort from their family, especially mum, when they are feeling under the weather. And it seems Mother truly does…
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Tagged cold sore, common cold, cough/sneeze Coughing, flu, Hand washing, illness, Immune system, Influenza, Viruses
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Are you a natural healer or a modern medic? Grandma Healing
As far as you’re concerned, grandma really did know best and you see no reason not to carry on practising her tried and tested remedies. While you agree there’s definitely a place for modern medicine, you don’t see why you should spend a fortune on fancy treatments for simple illnesses such as the common cold. Be Careful – even…
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Tagged Alternative medicine, Burn, common cold, Games, Gaming, Grandma, Grandparent, Healing As far as, McLachlan, Spiritualism
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Are you a natural healer or a modern medic? – Grandma Healing
Grandma Healing As far as you’re concerned, grandma really did know best and you see no reason not to carry on practising her tried and tested remedies. While you agree there’s definitely a place for modern medicine, you don’t see why you should spend a fortune on fancy treatments for simple illnesses such as the common cold. Be Careful…
Posted in Parenting styles, Quiz
Tagged Alternative medicine, Arnica, Babycare, Bioforce Echinacea Complex, Burn, common cold, Cradle cap, Echinacea, eczema, fever, Herbalism, Ibuprofen, McLachlan, Medicinal plants, nappy rash, Nelsons, pain
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