Children's health

Children's health 25 May 2003

Perennial allergic rhinitis

Perennial allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory response of the nasal mucosa similar to hay fever. It is caused by dust mites, pet hair and other…

Children's health 25 May 2003

Croup (viral laryngotracheobronchitis)

Croup is usually cause by infection with viral laryngotracheobronchitis. It causes a hoarse voice, barking cough and a high-pitched wheeze on inhalation.

Children's health 23 May 2003

Extrinsic allergic alveolitis (EAA) or hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP)

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis and extrinsic allergic alveolitis are respiratory disorders involving inflammation of the airways or alveoli of the lungs.

Children's health 19 May 2003

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic condition which causes narrowing and inflammation of the airways and breathing difficulty. It is common in adults and children.

Children's health 18 May 2003

Common cold

The common cold occurs due to an acute viral infection of the throat and nasal passages. Symptoms include cough and runny nose.