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10 Common Childhood Illnesses and Their Treatments

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​​​All children deserve high-quality medical care. As a parent, it is important to be aware of the most up-to-date treatment guidelines so you can be sure your child is getting the best care possible.

The following information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) lists some of the most common childhood illnesses and their approved treatments. The treatments discussed here are based on scientific evidence and best practices. However, there may be reasons why your pediatrician has different recommendations for your child, especially if your child has an ongoing medical condition or allergy. Your pediatrician will discuss any variations in treatment with you. If you have any questions about appropriate care for your child, please discuss them with your pediatrician.

1. Sore Throat

Sore throats are common in children and can be painful. However, a sore throat that is caused by a virus does not need antibiotics. In those cases, no specific medicine is required, and your child should get better in seven to ten days. In other cases, a sore throat could be caused by an infection called streptococcal (strep throat).

Strep cannot be accurately diagnosed by simply looking at the throat. A lab test or in-office rapid strep test, which includes a quick swab of the throat, is necessary to confirm the diagnosis of strep. If positive for strep, your pediatrician will prescribe an antibiotic. It's very important that your child take the antibiotic for the full course, as prescribed, even if the symptoms get better or go away. Steroid medicines (such as prednisone) are not an appropriate treatment for most cases of sore throat.

Babies and toddlers rarely get it strep throat, but they are more likely to become infected by streptococcus bacteria if they are in child care or if an older sibling has the illness. Although strep spreads mainly through coughs and sneezes, your child can also get it by touching a toy that an infected child has played with.

2. Ear Pain

Ear pain is common in children and can have many causes -including ear infection (otitis media), swimmer's ear (infection of the skin in the ear canal), pressure from a cold or sinus infection, teeth pain radiating up the jaw to the ear, and others. . To tell the difference, your pediatrician will need to examine your child's ear. In fact, an in-office exam is still the best way for your pediatrician to make an accurate diagnosis. If your child's ear pain is accompanied by a high fever, involves both ears, or if your child has other signs of illness, your pediatrician may decide that an antibiotic is the best treatment.

Amoxicillin is the preferred antibiotic for middle ear infections -except when there is an allergy to penicillin or chronic or recurrent infections.

Many true ear infections are caused by viruses and do not require antibiotics. If your pediatrician suspects your child's ear infection may be from a virus, he or she will talk with you about the best ways to help relieve your child's ear pain until the virus runs its course.

3. Urinary Tract Infection

Bladder infections, also called urinary tract infections or UTIs, occur when bacteria build up in the urinary tract. A UTI can be found in children from infancy through the teen years and into adulthood. Symptoms of a UTI include pain or burning during urination, the need to urinate frequently or urgently, bedwetting or accidents by a child who knows to use the toilet, abdominal pain, or side or back pain.

Your child's doctor will need a urine sample to test for a UTI before determining treatment. Your doctor may adjust the treatment depending on which bacteria is found in your child's urine.

4. Skin Infection

In most children with skin infections, a skin test (culture or swab) may be needed to determine the most-appropriate treatment. Tell your doctor if your child has a history of MRSA, staph infection, or other resistant bacteria or if he or she has been exposed to other family members or contacts with resistant bacteria.

5. Bronchitis

6. Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is common in infants and young children during the cold and flu season. Your doctor may hear "wheezing" when your child breathes.

Bronchiolitis is most often caused by a virus, which does not require antibiotics. Instead, most treatment recommendations are geared toward making your child comfortable with close monitoring for any difficulty in breathing, eating, or signs of dehydration. Medicines used for patients with asthma (such as albuterol or steroids) are not recommended for most infants and young children with bronchiolitis. Children who were born prematurely or have underlying health problems may need different treatment plans.

7. Pain

The best medicines for pain relief for children are acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Talk to your pediatrician about how much to give your child, as it should be based on your child's weight.

Narcotic pain medications are not appropriate for children with common injuries or complaints such as sprained ankle, ear pain, or sore throats. Codeine should never be used for children as it's been associated with severe respiratory problems and even death in children.

8. Common Cold

Colds are caused by viruses in the upper respiratory tract. Many young children-especially those in child care-can get 6 to 8 colds per year. Symptoms of a cold (including runny nose, congestion, and cough) may last for up to ten days.

Green mucus in the nose does not automatically mean that antibiotics are needed; common colds never need antibiotics. However, if a sinus infection is suspected, your doctor will carefully decide whether antibiotics are the best choice based on your child's symptoms and a physical exam.

Bacterial sinusitis is caused by bacteria trapped in the sinuses. Sinusitis is suspected when cold-like symptoms such as nasal discharge, daytime cough, or both last over ten days without improvement.

Antibiotics may be needed if this condition is accompanied by thick yellow nasal discharge and a fever for at least 3 or 4 days in a row.

9. Bacterial Sinusitis

Coughs are usually caused by viruses and do not often require antibiotics.

Cough medicine is not recommended for children 4 years of age and younger, or for children 4 to 6 years of age unless advised by your doctor. Studies have consistently shown that cough medicines do not work in the 4-years-and-younger age group and have the potential for serious side effects. Cough medicines with narcotics-such as codeine-should not be used in children.

10. Cough

If Symptoms Change:

Occasionally, mild infections-viral or bacterial-can develop into more serious infections.

Call your pediatrician if your child's illness appears to change, becomes worse, does not go away after a few days, or if you are worried about any new symptoms that develop. If your child's illness has worsened, or if he or she develops complications, your pediatrician may recommend a new treatment.

Have More Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns about appropriate care for your child, please discuss them with your pediatrician. While it may be tempting to go to a nearby after-hours clinic if your child is ill, your pediatrician knows your child best, has your child's medical records, and is the best place to start for advice. Ask your pediatrician how he or she would like to be contact when the office is closed.

In fact, the AAP does not recommend retail-based clinics, telehealth services outside of the medical home, or acute care services without pediatric expertise for children younger than 2 years. See Urgent Care: Is It Worth the No Wait? for more information.

Related AAP Clinical Guidelines:

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English Vocabulary

The most common ways to ask about someone's health are:

How do you feel (today)?

How are you feeling?

Is everything okay?

They will most likely respond:

When you see (or hear) that they are not well, then you can ask:

What's the matter?

What's wrong?

If the person wants to say what is wrong, they may give the reason they feel that way:

I have ... (+ health condition)

I've got ... (+ health condition)

I have a headache

I've got a sore throat.

ESL List of Health Problems

The following is a list of common health problems (ailments and illnesses) with the definition of each word or expression:

an allergy: a medical condition that causes you to react badly or feel sick when you eat or touch a particular substance.

asthma: a respiratory condition where spasms in the lungs cause difficulty in breathing. An asthmatic uses an inhaler to calm the spasms.

a backache: a prolonged pain in the back.

a broken leg: when a bone in the leg is broken. A broken leg is put in a cast to help immobilize the leg so that it heals quicker. Other parts of the body with bones can also be broken, for example a broken arm, a broken wrist etc.

cancer: a serious disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells that kill normal body cells in a part of the body.

a cold: a common viral infection which causes mucus to run from the nose, gives a sore throat and often includes sneezing.

a cough: the act of expelling air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound.

diarrhoea: (America English: diarrhea) an illness in which faeces are discharged from the bowels frequently and in a liquid form.

an earache: pain inside the ear.

a fever: an abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering and a headache.

the flu: flu is the common name given for influenza. It is a contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages that causes fever and sever aching.

a headache: a continuous pain in the head.

heartburn: a form of indigestion felt as a burning sensation in the chest. It is caused by acid regurgitation into the esophagus.

(the) measles: an infectious viral disease causing fever and a red rash on the skin. It typically occurs in childhood.

a rash: a lot of small red spots on the skin that are usually itchy.

a sore throat: a condition of pain in the throat, typically caused by inflammation of it.

a sprain: an injury to a joint in your body, especially your wrist or ankle, caused by suddenly twisting it.

a stomachache (US) - stomach ache (Brit): The pain in a person's belly. Notice how the word can be spelled together or as two words, depending on the country.

sunburn: when the skin becomes red with inflammation as a result of overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun.

a toothache: the pain in a tooth or teeth.

Teachers can obtain this chart with individual flash cards for each health problem here: Health Problems English Vocabulary - ESL Wall Charts - Flash Cards

The difference between sick and ill

To most people, both sick and ill more or less mean the same thing, that you are not in a healthy condition.

Sick is less formal than ill and usually describes short-term ailments or diseases (like a cold or cough). Sick can also refer to feeling nauseous. In British English, to be sick can mean to vomit.

Ill is often for more serious health problems (like cancer or pneumonia) but can also be used for short-term ones.

Illness (noun) refers to a medical condition. Sickness (noun) refers to how you feel.

The difference between ache and pain

ACHE is a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of the body. It can often be a throbbing sensation that covers more than one point. You can sometimes try and ignore an ache.

PAIN is physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury. It is usually a sharp sensation in a specific part of the body and hurts more than an ache.

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English Vocabulary

The most common ways to ask about someone's health are:

How do you feel (today)?

How are you feeling?

Is everything okay?

They will most likely respond:

When you see (or hear) that they are not well, then you can ask:

What's the matter?

What's wrong?

If the person wants to say what is wrong, they may give the reason they feel that way:

I have ... (+ health condition)

I've got ... (+ health condition)

I have a headache

I've got a sore throat.

ESL List of Health Problems

The following is a list of common health problems (ailments and illnesses) with the definition of each word or expression:

an allergy: a medical condition that causes you to react badly or feel sick when you eat or touch a particular substance.

asthma: a respiratory condition where spasms in the lungs cause difficulty in breathing. An asthmatic uses an inhaler to calm the spasms.

a backache: a prolonged pain in the back.

a broken leg: when a bone in the leg is broken. A broken leg is put in a cast to help immobilize the leg so that it heals quicker. Other parts of the body with bones can also be broken, for example a broken arm, a broken wrist etc.

cancer: a serious disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells that kill normal body cells in a part of the body.

a cold: a common viral infection which causes mucus to run from the nose, gives a sore throat and often includes sneezing.

a cough: the act of expelling air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound.

diarrhoea: (America English: diarrhea) an illness in which faeces are discharged from the bowels frequently and in a liquid form.

an earache: pain inside the ear.

a fever: an abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering and a headache.

the flu: flu is the common name given for influenza. It is a contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages that causes fever and sever aching.

a headache: a continuous pain in the head.

heartburn: a form of indigestion felt as a burning sensation in the chest. It is caused by acid regurgitation into the esophagus.

(the) measles: an infectious viral disease causing fever and a red rash on the skin. It typically occurs in childhood.

a rash: a lot of small red spots on the skin that are usually itchy.

a sore throat: a condition of pain in the throat, typically caused by inflammation of it.

a sprain: an injury to a joint in your body, especially your wrist or ankle, caused by suddenly twisting it.

a stomachache (US) - stomach ache (Brit): The pain in a person's belly. Notice how the word can be spelled together or as two words, depending on the country.

sunburn: when the skin becomes red with inflammation as a result of overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun.

a toothache: the pain in a tooth or teeth.

Teachers can obtain this chart with individual flash cards for each health problem here: Health Problems English Vocabulary - ESL Wall Charts - Flash Cards

The difference between sick and ill

To most people, both sick and ill more or less mean the same thing, that you are not in a healthy condition.

Sick is less formal than ill and usually describes short-term ailments or diseases (like a cold or cough). Sick can also refer to feeling nauseous. In British English, to be sick can mean to vomit.

Ill is often for more serious health problems (like cancer or pneumonia) but can also be used for short-term ones.

Illness (noun) refers to a medical condition. Sickness (noun) refers to how you feel.

The difference between ache and pain

ACHE is a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of the body. It can often be a throbbing sensation that covers more than one point. You can sometimes try and ignore an ache.

PAIN is physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury. It is usually a sharp sensation in a specific part of the body and hurts more than an ache.

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Sometimes we don’t like it when people tell us what to do! Listen to this poem about being clean and healthy.

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Do you like this poem? What do you and your family do to stay healthy? Tell us about it!

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ProfessorFootCarrot replied on 5 February, 2022 - 06:26 Hong Kong, SAR of China Permalink

I like this poem because I like healthy food and this poem will help me to remember some healthy things this is the number 8th poem I had never ever heard!

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GreenRose300 replied on 17 March, 2021 - 12:57 France Permalink

I like this poem, I like healthy food

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StarryJewel900 replied on 24 August, 2020 - 22:16 Argentina Permalink

I love vegetables it so good. You should it a lot of vegetables.

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MissGoldWerewolf replied on 1 July, 2020 - 14:28 India Permalink

i like healthy food . i like this poem a lot . it is nice and too good..!!!!~!

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BluePianoBear replied on 6 April, 2020 - 21:22 Canada Permalink

Do you like this poem - I do

What do you and your family do to stay healthy - my dad and mom say to eat vegetable I do not like it but it’s ok my parent’s say to take a bath all day I do not like it but it’s okay

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English Vocabulary Game

This English vocabulary game is to help you learn words and expressions associated with common health problems and issues.

Choose the correct alternative.

If you would like some help then read our Vocabulary Notes about Health Problems.

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ESL List of Health Problems

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English Vocabulary

The most common ways to ask about someone's health are:

How do you feel (today)?

How are you feeling?

Is everything okay?

They will most likely respond:

When you see (or hear) that they are not well, then you can ask:

What's the matter?

What's wrong?

If the person wants to say what is wrong, they may give the reason they feel that way:

I have ... (+ health condition)

I've got ... (+ health condition)

I have a headache

I've got a sore throat.

ESL List of Health Problems

The following is a list of common health problems (ailments and illnesses) with the definition of each word or expression:

an allergy: a medical condition that causes you to react badly or feel sick when you eat or touch a particular substance.

asthma: a respiratory condition where spasms in the lungs cause difficulty in breathing. An asthmatic uses an inhaler to calm the spasms.

a backache: a prolonged pain in the back.

a broken leg: when a bone in the leg is broken. A broken leg is put in a cast to help immobilize the leg so that it heals quicker. Other parts of the body with bones can also be broken, for example a broken arm, a broken wrist etc.

cancer: a serious disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells that kill normal body cells in a part of the body.

a cold: a common viral infection which causes mucus to run from the nose, gives a sore throat and often includes sneezing.

a cough: the act of expelling air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound.

diarrhoea: (America English: diarrhea) an illness in which faeces are discharged from the bowels frequently and in a liquid form.

an earache: pain inside the ear.

a fever: an abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering and a headache.

the flu: flu is the common name given for influenza. It is a contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages that causes fever and sever aching.

a headache: a continuous pain in the head.

heartburn: a form of indigestion felt as a burning sensation in the chest. It is caused by acid regurgitation into the esophagus.

(the) measles: an infectious viral disease causing fever and a red rash on the skin. It typically occurs in childhood.

a rash: a lot of small red spots on the skin that are usually itchy.

a sore throat: a condition of pain in the throat, typically caused by inflammation of it.

a sprain: an injury to a joint in your body, especially your wrist or ankle, caused by suddenly twisting it.

a stomachache (US) - stomach ache (Brit): The pain in a person's belly. Notice how the word can be spelled together or as two words, depending on the country.

sunburn: when the skin becomes red with inflammation as a result of overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun.

a toothache: the pain in a tooth or teeth.

Teachers can obtain this chart with individual flash cards for each health problem here: Health Problems English Vocabulary - ESL Wall Charts - Flash Cards

The difference between sick and ill

To most people, both sick and ill more or less mean the same thing, that you are not in a healthy condition.

Sick is less formal than ill and usually describes short-term ailments or diseases (like a cold or cough). Sick can also refer to feeling nauseous. In British English, to be sick can mean to vomit.

Ill is often for more serious health problems (like cancer or pneumonia) but can also be used for short-term ones.

Illness (noun) refers to a medical condition. Sickness (noun) refers to how you feel.

The difference between ache and pain

ACHE is a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of the body. It can often be a throbbing sensation that covers more than one point. You can sometimes try and ignore an ache.

PAIN is physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury. It is usually a sharp sensation in a specific part of the body and hurts more than an ache.

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English Vocabulary

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English Vocabulary

The most common ways to ask about someone's health are:

How do you feel (today)?

How are you feeling?

Is everything okay?

They will most likely respond:

When you see (or hear) that they are not well, then you can ask:

What's the matter?

What's wrong?

If the person wants to say what is wrong, they may give the reason they feel that way:

I have ... (+ health condition)

I've got ... (+ health condition)

I have a headache

I've got a sore throat.

ESL List of Health Problems

The following is a list of common health problems (ailments and illnesses) with the definition of each word or expression:

an allergy: a medical condition that causes you to react badly or feel sick when you eat or touch a particular substance.

asthma: a respiratory condition where spasms in the lungs cause difficulty in breathing. An asthmatic uses an inhaler to calm the spasms.

a backache: a prolonged pain in the back.

a broken leg: when a bone in the leg is broken. A broken leg is put in a cast to help immobilize the leg so that it heals quicker. Other parts of the body with bones can also be broken, for example a broken arm, a broken wrist etc.

cancer: a serious disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells that kill normal body cells in a part of the body.

a cold: a common viral infection which causes mucus to run from the nose, gives a sore throat and often includes sneezing.

a cough: the act of expelling air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound.

diarrhoea: (America English: diarrhea) an illness in which faeces are discharged from the bowels frequently and in a liquid form.

an earache: pain inside the ear.

a fever: an abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering and a headache.

the flu: flu is the common name given for influenza. It is a contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages that causes fever and sever aching.

a headache: a continuous pain in the head.

heartburn: a form of indigestion felt as a burning sensation in the chest. It is caused by acid regurgitation into the esophagus.

(the) measles: an infectious viral disease causing fever and a red rash on the skin. It typically occurs in childhood.

a rash: a lot of small red spots on the skin that are usually itchy.

a sore throat: a condition of pain in the throat, typically caused by inflammation of it.

a sprain: an injury to a joint in your body, especially your wrist or ankle, caused by suddenly twisting it.

a stomachache (US) - stomach ache (Brit): The pain in a person's belly. Notice how the word can be spelled together or as two words, depending on the country.

sunburn: when the skin becomes red with inflammation as a result of overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun.

a toothache: the pain in a tooth or teeth.

Teachers can obtain this chart with individual flash cards for each health problem here: Health Problems English Vocabulary - ESL Wall Charts - Flash Cards

The difference between sick and ill

To most people, both sick and ill more or less mean the same thing, that you are not in a healthy condition.

Sick is less formal than ill and usually describes short-term ailments or diseases (like a cold or cough). Sick can also refer to feeling nauseous. In British English, to be sick can mean to vomit.

Ill is often for more serious health problems (like cancer or pneumonia) but can also be used for short-term ones.

Illness (noun) refers to a medical condition. Sickness (noun) refers to how you feel.

The difference between ache and pain

ACHE is a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of the body. It can often be a throbbing sensation that covers more than one point. You can sometimes try and ignore an ache.

PAIN is physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury. It is usually a sharp sensation in a specific part of the body and hurts more than an ache.

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