Pneumonia sounds like a very serious illness and it can be, but most babies who have a normal immune system are able to recover fully. This type of infection impacts the respiratory system, primarily the lungs. The source of the infection can...
Pneumonia, a lung infection, is caused by several microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi, states KidsHealth, a medical resource provided by the Nemours Foundation. Depending on the cause, infants with pneumonia may...
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that causes heavy breathing, a fever and vomiting. Young infants are at high risk for pneumonia; if the infection is left untreated, complications can arise, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome....
Infants are extremely susceptible to colds. In fact, the Mayo Clinic states that most babies develop between eight and ten colds by the age of two. The common cold, an infection that affects the nose and throat, is caused by a virus such as...
When a child is sick, parents often feel helpless and are willing and eager to do whatever they can to help him feel better. When an infant has a cough or a cold, there are not many medicinal alternatives available to help relieve his symptoms....
When the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, become inflamed, it is called meningitis. This illness is typically caused by a bacteria or virus, according to the Nemours Foundation website Kids Health. In a newborn, these...
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that is more likely to occur in infants and babies who have compromised respiratory systems from either a chronic medical condition, such as cerebral palsy, or an illness, like an upper-respiratory infection....
Mucus lines the inside of the nasal passages, preventing germs and infection from entering your baby's nose. But when your infant is sick, a build-up of mucus in her nasal passages might make breathing and sleeping uncomfortable. If your baby is...
There are many childhood conditions that can cause breathing problems. Wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and a tightness in the chest are all common symptoms of many of these illnesses. If a child is experiencing trouble breathing, his...
Babies who have small, red bumps over their body may have the chicken pox virus. Although rare, chicken pox in babies can cause serious health complications and even death, so it is important that parents learn about the chicken pox virus and seek...
