Many conditions and diseases cause earache and sore throat pain. Earaches can occur in just one ear or both, and can range from mild, intermittent pain to severe continual pain, depending on the cause. A sore throat can present as a mild...
Ear infections are a result of inflammation or swelling in the inner ear or ear drum. One of the primary reasons for this is residual water, which provides the perfect environment for bacteria to grow. Some of the symptoms of ear infection include...
People who have the flu virus often experience symptoms such as fever, chills, tiredness, and head and body aches. The flu affects the upper respiratory tract, and can also include symptoms such as a bad cough, sore throat and ear aches. Since the...
Problems that essential oils may help relieve include stress, arthritis, acne, flu and menstrual difficulties. You need to use pure essential oils and not fragrance or perfume oils, which contain synthetic ingredients, and therefore do not possess...
Earaches and sore throats often occur before, during and after a bout with the common cold. The Eustachian tube runs from the back of the throat to the ear, and often becomes infected or irritated due to excess fluids. Earaches due to an infection...
Teething is an obviously painful stage of development for babies and toddlers. The pain of teething may precede the actual eruption of the teeth for days or weeks. This can confuse and unnecessarily worry parents. Their baby or toddler is in...
For the 2009-2010 flu season, the Food and Drug Administration approved two vaccines, Fluria and Fluzone, for administration in infants six months and older. No vaccine is approved for administration in infants younger than six months. As with...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly recommends vaccination against influenza in children under five due to the higher risk of severe illness and complications in this group. For example, during the 2009-2010 flu season, the...
The American Academy of Pediatrics defines a toddler as a child between 1 and 3 years old. The Food and Drug Administration approved two vaccines, Afluria and Fluzone, for the 2009-2010 flu season for administration in this age group. Clinical...
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that help maintain a healthy balance in the intestinal tract. The most common probiotics are Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum. The presence of these micro-organisms is vital for such...
Influenza, or the flu, is a viral infection that impacts the respiratory tract. KidsHealth.org points out that the flu is often seasonal, occurring from November to April. Distinguishing the flu from the common cold in a child can be difficult...
Chantix is the U.S. brand name for varenicline, an oral prescription medication intended to help you stop smoking. You may also see it marketed as the "Chantix Start Month Pak". Note that Chantix is meant to be just one part of a comprehensive...
