Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses : Expert Advice That Dispels Myths and Helps Parents Recognize Symptoms and Understand Treatments

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Written by a recognized M.D. with his own pediatric office, The Everything Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses debunks the myths and offers you a trusted reference for recognizing and troubleshooting common childhood illnesses.

With this book, you will feel confident that you can handle common ailments and gauge the seriousness of your child's condition. This helpful guide covers newborns to adolescents, offering detailed information and helpful tips on:
*Diaper rashes and skin problems
*Antibiotics and vaccines
*When to worry about a fever
*Cold remedies for infants
*Bedwetting

Dr. Young gives you the straight facts, helping you avoid costly doctor visits and worrisome, sleepless nights. The Everything Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses will help you sleep better at night, knowing you have the tools and know--how to raise a happy, healthy child.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Top ten Myths about Your Child's Health, Debunked (p. XII)
• Introduction (p. XIII)
• Chapter 1 How to Find a Good Pediatrician (p. 1)
• The Perfect Match (p. 1)
• Where to Look (p. 5)
• Age and Sex (p. 8)
• Consider the Location (p. 10)
• Availability Is Essential (p. 10)
• Chapter 2 Baby Issues (p. 13)
• Exposure to the Elements (p. 13)
• Those Baby Blues (p. 16)
• Skin and Rashes (p. 18)
• The Bellybutton (p. 24)
• Spitting Up (p. 25)
• Dealing with Croup (p. 26)
• Chapter 3 The Colic Dilemma (p. 27)
• What Is Colic? (p. 27)
• Danger Signs (p. 29)
• Food Allergies Are Not to Blame (p. 31)
• Is It Acid Reflux? (p. 33)
• The True Cause of Colic (p. 33)
• Comforting Measures (p. 34)
• Chapter 4 Growth and Development (p. 37)
• Growing Concerns (p. 37)
• Developmental Milestones (p. 40)
• Behavioral Problems (p. 42)
• A Matter of Speaking (p. 43)
• Bedwetting (p. 45)
• Chapter 5 The Fever Fear (p. 49)
• What Is a Fever? (p. 49)
• Fever in the Right Perspective (p. 53)
• Fever and Complications (p. 55)
• When to Worry about a Fever (p. 58)
• Common Causes of Fever (p. 60)
• Comforting a Fever (p. 62)
• Chapter 6 The Common Cold (p. 67)
• Colds and the Weather (p. 67)
• The True Cause of Colds (p. 68)
• Notorious Green Mucus (p. 69)
• Milk and Mucus (p. 70)
• Cold Remedies for Infants (p. 71)
• The Antibiotic Myth (p. 72)
• Chapter 7 Ear Infections (p. 75)
• Introducing the Ear (p. 75)
• The Origin of Ear Infection (p. 78)
• Signs of Infection (p. 80)
• Prevention Is the Key (p. 83)
• The Role of Antibiotics (p. 85)
• The Role of Surgery (p. 87)
• Chapter 8 Digestive Troubles (p. 91)
• Baby Spit-Ups (p. 91)
• Projectile Vomiting (p. 94)
• Bloody Stools (p. 95)
• The Stomach Virus (p. 97)
• Managing Diarrhea (p. 100)
• Chronic Recurrent Abdominal Pain (p. 104)
• Tackling Constipation (p. 107)
• Chapter 9 The Shot Heard Round the World (p. 113)
• How Do Vaccines Work? (p. 113)
• Getting Sick from Shots (p. 115)
• Vaccines Your Child Needs (p. 117)
• Mercurial Science (p. 121)
• Common Vaccine Reactions (p. 123)
• The Link to Autism (p. 124)
• Chapter 10 Rash Decision (p. 129)
• Eczema (p. 129)
• Chickenpox (p. 134)
• Scabies (p. 136)
• Burning Questions (p. 139)
• Warts (p. 141)
• Pimples (p. 144)
• Chapter 11 Treating Scrapes and Cuts (p. 147)
• Steps of Healing (p. 147)
• Infection Versus Healing (p. 150)
• Hydrogen Peroxide Abuse (p. 151)
• Ugly Scars (p. 153)
• When the Dog Bites (p. 155)
• When the Bee Stings (p. 158)
• Chapter 12 Childhood Obesity (p. 163)
• Definition of Childhood Obesity (p. 163)
• The Worst Offenders (p. 166)
• Childhood Diabetes (p. 170)
• The Danger of Dieting (p. 174)
• Smart Food Choices (p. 177)
• A Healthy Lifestyle (p. 180)
• Chapter 13 Mental Health (p. 183)
• What Is ADHD? (p. 183)
• Causes of ADHD (p. 186)
• Treatment Options (p. 187)
• The Rise of Autism (p. 191)
• Children with Depression (p. 193)
• Anxiety Disorders in Children (p. 194)
• Chapter 14 Attack of the Asthma (p. 197)
• Is It Asthma? (p. 197)
• Types of Asthma (p. 200)
• What Causes Asthma? (p. 202)
• Asthma Triggers (p. 204)
• Coping with Asthma (p. 206)
• An Ounce of Prevention (p. 211)
• Chapter 15 All about Allergies (p. 213)
• What Are Allergies? (p. 213)
• More Allergic than Ever (p. 216)
• Food Allergies (p. 217)
• Pet Allergies (p. 220)
• Allergy Testing (p. 222)
• Allergy Treatments (p. 224)
• Chapter 16 Vitamins and Supplements (p. 229)
• Vital Amines (p. 229)
• Redundant Supplementation (p. 232)
• Appetite Stimulants (p. 234)
• Iron Will (p. 235)
• Addressing Anemia (p. 237)
• Strong Teeth (p. 240)
• Chapter 17 Bones and Joints (p. 243)
• Accident Waiting (p. 243)
• Developmental Hip Dysplasia (p. 246)
• In and Out (p. 248)
• Nursemaid's Elbow (p. 249)
• Growing Pains (p. 251)
• Chapter 18 The Importance of Good Sleep (p. 253)
• Normal Sleep Cycles (p. 253)
• Sleeping Like a Baby (p. 256)
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) (p. 259)
• Nightmares and Night Terrors (p. 262)
• Insomnia (p. 264)
• Chapter 19 Infection Control Runs Amuck (p. 267)
• Of Lice and Men (p. 267)
• Radioactive Green Mucus (p. 269)
• Pink Eye and You (p. 270)
• Clean Hands (p. 273)
• Public Toilets (p. 275)
• Appendix A Glossary (p. 277)
• Appendix B Authoritative Internet Resources (p. 281)
• Index (p. 284)