Ears, Eyes, and Mouth

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A Welcome Revolution in Ear Infection Treatment!
Contrary to common practice, most children with ear infections should not be treated with antibiotics, according to... »
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Does This Child Have An Ear Infection? – Case 1
A ten-month-old girl, who had been sleeping through the night, has now been waking up each night for one week. She... »
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Does This Child Have An Ear Infection? – Case 2
A seven-month-old boy has had a cold for three days. Last night he woke up screaming, and remained irritable for... »
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Unusual Breath Odors and What They Mean
In children, smelly breath that persists throughout the day is most often the result of mouth-breathing, which dries... »

A-Z Guide

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Adenovirus
Adenoviruses are very common viruses that can cause infections in children. There are over fifty subtypes of adenovirus... »
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Amblyopia (Lazy eye)
Amblyopia is the loss of vision caused when a clear image of the world is not available on the retina during key... »
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Arboviruses
The arboviruses (arthropod-borne viruses) are a group of viruses that are spread by mosquitoes, ticks, or sand flies.... »
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Astigmatism
Irregularities in the curve of the cornea or lens make vision clearer in some planes than others. This asymmetry of... »
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Blocked Tear Duct
In many babies, the nasolacrimal duct is not fully developed at the time of birth. Signs of this usually appear in the... »
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Cataracts
The lens of the eye is our window to the world. Normally, this lens is crystal clear, transmitting and focusing light.... »