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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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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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Chiropractic for babies
Imagine the scenario; you’ve fed and winded your baby, changed his nappy, made sure he’s not too hot or too cold, soothed and comforted him, sung his favourite lullabies, and still he’s unsettled. In fact, he’s downright miserable. For many of you, this scene doesn’t need imagining – you’re living it on a daily basis. However, the reason…
Cough medicines
A cough is a reflex reaction to some form of irritation in the throat or airways and is the body’s attempt to clear or cough up mucus. No cough medicine can cure a cough, all they can do is suppress it, which may not be a good thing. Since babies have small, narrow air passages,…
Posted in Baby Health
Tagged Cough, irritation, Mucus, Physiology, Reflexes, Symptoms
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DermaSilk
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 If your baby suffers from eczema or any other dry-skin complaint, you may want to consider buying him garments in DermaSilk – an innovative fabric which is impregnated with antibacterial Microbial Shield to reduce irritation. The silk material has been shown in clinical trials to help control the ‘itch-scratch’ cycle associated with some…
Posted in Baby Care
Tagged Autoimmune diseases, Children's clothing, eczema, irritation, Itch, Symptoms, Undergarment
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Management of eczema
Medication can be effective in controlling the symptoms of eczema but in some cases it will be necessary to make lifestyle changes which will enable people with eczema to avoid, or limit exposure to, potential sources of irritation and allergens. A variety of simple measures may be effective for some people: Clothing and bedding Wool…
Mum discovers solution to baby eczema
New solutions for childhood eczema to help mums this National Eczema Week 12th-19th September Picture the scene – a new baby that has such severe eczema you have to remove his nappy every time he does even the smallest wee, for fear of blistering and irritation. How do you cope? Never put a nappy on him again and…
Posted in Baby, Baby Health
Tagged allergy, Atopic dermatitis, Atopy, Autoimmune diseases, Babycare, Caitlin Castillo, eczema, irritation, severe eczema, Vitamin D
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Femfresh intimate skin protection
During and post pregnancy, the body undergoes a number of changes. One of the things many of us might not know is that the pH level of intimate skin changes as a result of altered hormone levels, which could cause irritation. The pH-balance of intimate skin is different to the pH of body skin and…
Posted in Pregnancy Health
Tagged infection, irritation, Janice Rymer, PH, Pregnancy, Science
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