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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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Baby Health: Runny Noses
By ThinkBaby on 16/06/2009 01:41:48
Babies can get ill suddenly or develop a fever that comes to nothing - how can you read the signs of a runny nose?
It can be easy to panic when you baby seems unwell. Usually a sickness will pass quickly and harmlessly, but it’s a good idea to know the basics of baby health. So read on below, and it might be a good idea to also check out Babies and the Common
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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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Babies and the common cold
By Maria Muennich on 12/11/2010 01:56:20
Colds, coughs and sniffles are much more common for babies than adults. Find out how to help your little one stay healthy and get better soon when she does catch a bug
for them to suffer through as many as six colds in their first year, even more if they exposed to older children day-to-day. . There are things you can do to try and limit colds, such as following these winter health tips for the whole family, keeping your
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