KidsHealth

1Adenovirus
Adenoviruses account for about 10% of acute respiratory infections in kids and are a frequent cause of diarrhea.

2Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by different types of germs, most commonly viruses. Read about the characteristics of various types of pneumonia.

3Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a common infection of the lungs that can usually be treated without a hospital stay.

4Croup
Croup is characterized by a loud cough that resembles the barking of a seal, and difficulty breathing. Learn more about croup.

5Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder that particularly affects the lungs and digestive system, makes kids who have it more vulnerable to repeated lung infections.

6Croup Instruction Sheet
Croup is a viral infection in the upper airway, around the vocal cords and windpipe. Swelling in this area causes a barking cough. Croup, most often seen in the fall, can affect kids up to age 5.

7Infections
Every child gets sick from time to time. When your child isn't feeling well, you'll want to know how to recognize the symptoms, how to help, and when to call the doctor. Find out what you need to know about all the common and not-so-common infections.

8Babysitting Center
Need advice on starting a babysitting business or tips on caring for kids? Want to test your babysitting knowledge and hear how other babysitters do it? This babysitting center for teens is the place for you.

9Neumonía
“Neumonía” es un término general que engloba las infecciones de pulmón, que pueden estar provocadas por diversos microorganismos, como virus, bacterias, hongos y parásitos.

10Crup
El término crup no se refiere a una sola enfermedad, sino a un conjunto de afecciones que involucran la inflamación de las vías respiratorias superiores y producen una tos perruna, sobre todo cuando el niño llora.