Patient Education

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.

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Cough – Viral (Age 6-21)

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Viral infection of the lower airway (the bronchi) that go to the lungs. This is the most common cause of a cough in children. Medical names are viral bronchitis, lower respiratory infection, LRI

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Coughs and Colds: Medicines or Home Remedies?

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Every parent wants to help their child get over cough and cold symptoms. You could buy a non-prescription cough and cold medicine. Or you could turn to some home remedies. Which is better?

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Cough – Viral (Age 0-5)

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Viral infection of the lower airway (the bronchi) that go to the lungs. This is the most common cause of a cough in children. Medical names are viral bronchitis, lower respiratory infection, LRI

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Cough – Symptom (Age 6-21)

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A cough is the sound made when the cough reflex clears the lungs. It helps protect the lungs from infections. A coughing fit or spell is over 5 minutes of nonstop coughing. Coughs can be dry (no mucus) or wet (with mucus)

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Cough – Symptom (Age 0-5)

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

A cough is the sound made when the cough reflex clears the lungs. It helps protect the lungs from infections. A coughing fit or spell is over 5 minutes of nonstop coughing. Coughs can be dry (no mucus) or wet (with mucus).

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Constipation (Baby)

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Can’t pass a stool or pain (crying) when passing a stool. Can’t pass a stool after straining or pushing longer than 10 minutes. Passes stools infrequently. Your child is less than 1 year old.

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Constipation (Age 6-21)

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Can’t pass a stool or pain (crying) when passing a stool. Can’t pass a stool after straining or pushing longer than 10 minutes. Passes stools infrequently. Pass stools every 3 days or longer.

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Constipation (Age 1-5)

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Can’t pass a stool or pain (crying) when passing a stool. Can’t pass a stool after straining or pushing longer than 10 minutes. Passes stools infrequently. Pass stools every 3 days or longer.

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Colic (Crying Baby)

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

A baby less than 3 months old with excessive crying. Crying is the only symptom and baby is normal when not crying.

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Colds (Age 6-21)

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The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat. Main symptoms are a runny nose and sore throat.

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Colds (Age 0-5)

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The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat. Main symptoms are a runny nose and sore throat.

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