August is National Breastfeeding Month, in this blog Dr. Bornstein writes about how to start breastfeeding and the benefits of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is a natural and healthy way to feed a child. Until the past century, breastfeeding was the only way to give adequate nourishment to infants. With the advent of infant formula, the number [...]
What is croup? DEFINITION: Laryngotracheobronchitis, or croup, is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract causing difficulty breathing and cough. SYMPTOMS: Fever Congestion Hoarseness Noisy inspiration Barking cough Difficulty breathing CAUSES: Viruses such as: Parainfluenza virus Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Human metapneumo virus Influenza virus CONTAGION: The viruses causing croup are contagious. The symptoms [...]
What is Whooping Cough (Pertussis)? DEFINITION: An intense cough with difficulty breathing caused by the pertussis bacterium. SYMPTOMS: Congestion Cough Cold symptoms The cough is mild at first but gradually worsens to the point where the child is coughing so hard and so quickly that they have to forcefully inhale, making a whooping sound. CAUSES: [...]
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