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Antibiotics in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/07/2007 01:50:03
Many women believe that it is unwise to take antibiotics in pregnancy. However, there are some forms of the drug which are important in tackling dangerous infections.
.When would I need antibiotics?With a baby, whilst medication can be dangerous, in some cases, the infection poses a greater danger.If you develop a chest infection or a urine infection, for example, there is a risk of premature birth or fetal damage. Whether
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Babies: Colds, allergies and asthma
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/05/2007 01:03:09
New research suggests that babies who have lower respiratory viral infections in their first year may be more likely to develop asthma.
Scientists at the Imperial College in London, working with an Australian university, have found that babies who experience what is termed a 'lower respiratory viral infection' like a cold, or who have an allergic sensitivity, are more likely to go
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Your preconception sex health checklist
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/07/2009 01:22:32
Even if you have no obvious signs of an STD, infections can affect your long-term chances of conceiving and are worth checking out.
Whilst there is absolutely no reason to have serious concerns about your health before you start trying for a baby, there are some really very common and not always apparent sexually transmitted infections which might hamper your chances
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What is Glue Ear?
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/05/2007 02:00:17
Ear infections can create a long term hearing problem so you need to know about glue ear.
naturally produces mucus, and it also has a 'drain' which is called the Eustachian tube, which can get blocked if tissue called adenoids swell due to infection or illness like a cold or tonsilitis.If the adenoids swell so much that the Eustacian tube can
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What is croup?
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/11/2010 01:46:58
Coughing and breathing difficulties are always a worry in babies and children, but a croup cough sounds even worse. What is croup, and what should you do if your child gets it?
at home.What is croup?Croup is caused by an imflammation of the vocal chords, a lining of mucus in the windpipe, and consequently, restricted breathing which makes the patient seem short of breath. It is usually caused by a viral infection passed
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Research links antibiotics and asthma
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/03/2006 10:09:12
Canadian researchers claim antibiotics given in the first year can increase the risk of asthma.
issued as they once were, but are still an important part of successfully treating ear infections and chest infections (not viruses). The research, led by principal investigator Dr Fawziah Marra, examined previous data on over 20,000 children as well
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Children and tetanus
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/10/2006 01:46:43
Why is important to get small children immunised against tetanus?
treating cuts with antiseptic lotions after an accident.What is tetanus?Tetanus is an infection (also known as lockjaw), where bacteria found in some forms of dirt and in animal waste, attacks the spinal cord. It releases a toxin that causes severe muscle
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Pregnancy and fifth disease
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/01/2007 01:04:09
Fifth disease – commonly called 'slapped cheek' – is a rash usually contracted by children. For most, it is not a major illness, but it can be dangerous for pregnant women.
, or picking up their discarded tissues – all these cause the infection to spread quite easily.If a child gets it, another child in the home has about a 50 per cent chance of also contracting the disease.As with many illnesses, it is very rare to get fifth
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Chlamydia and conception
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/11/2007 01:12:37
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease and it can go unnoticed but it may affect your chances of conceiving.
For some men and women, it's noticeable when they have chlamydia, but as the symptoms can just cause discomfort, some people walk around for years not knowing they are carrying the infection. More than half the men and women who have the infection
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Cystitis in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/06/2006 10:52:32
Cystitis is so common that many GPs will check for it in urine samples. What is it, what are the symptoms and what's the treatment?
Cystitis is a common problem which affects about half of all women at some point in their lives. It is not always obvious you have the infection but it can be detected if looked for in a routine urine sample test.Being pregnant can be a prompt
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