As a parent, you know that there are many illnesses that your child may come in contact with on a daily basis. Once an illness is identified, your pediatrician can start treatment as soon as possible so that your child feels back to normal in no time at all.

Recognizing Common Childhood Illnesses

A common illness that children deal with is a sore throat, which could be strep throat or a normal sore throat from a virus. Strep throat is extremely contagious and may need antibiotics, so look for other symptoms like fever, swollen lymph nodes, or phlegm.

Many children deal with ear infections throughout their lives. If your child is too young to speak, you might notice them crying and pulling on their ears or refusing to eat or sleep. They will likely need antibiotics and in some cases, need tubes installed into their ears.

Everyone deals with the common cold, which can include congestion, runny nose, and cough, lasting up to 10 days without needing medication beyond pain relief.