Patient Education

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

Wetting the bed at night while asleep. The medical name is nocturnal enuresis

Chickenpox is a viral rash all over the body

A small disc-shaped lump felt under the nipple (areola). Indicates the start of puberty

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.

Croup is an infection of the voicebox (larynx) caused by a virus.