Croup is a common illness in young children, affecting ages anywhere from 3 months to 6 years old. Croup is the inflammation of the vocal cords (larynx) and the windpipe
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Posts By: Green Hills Pediatric Associates
Preventing and Treating Pinkeye
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pinkeye, is the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva tissue of the eyes. Pinkeye doesn’t have a single cause; rather, it can be the result of
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Swimmer’s Ear
Swimmer’s ear, which doctors call otitis externa, is an inflammation of the external ear canal. It is different from otitis media, a middle ear infection. It occurs when water gets
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The Dangerous Habit of Texting and Driving
Almost everyone knows it’s dangerous to text and drive. The problem is, almost everyone does it, at least once in a while. The more you text and drive, the more
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Important Facts About Vaping
E-cigarettes, otherwise known as electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), are becoming a popular device among both teens and adults. However, many of them do not realize that e-cigarettes are not
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What to Do When A Child Gets a Stomach Bug
When kids pack together in close quarters like schools and indoor play spaces, it facilitates the spread of germs. One of the most common challenges for parents is germs that
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