Common Childhood Illness Research Paper
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Common Childhood Illnesses and Injuries
HPRS 1304
Ms. Williams
Children are more prone to diseases. They catch disease easily and recover fast too. You must learn to protect your children from diseases and also from many other problems which can be prevented, if you care a little.
Chickenpox is a contagious illness that causes an itchy rash and red spots or blisters all over the body. Chickenpox usually isn't a serious health problem in healthy children. But a child with chickenpox needs to stay home from school. And you may need to miss work in order to care for your child. After your children have had chickenpox, they aren't likely to get it again. But the virus stays in their bodies long after they get over the illness. …show more content…
If the virus becomes active again, it can cause a painful viral infection called shingles. Most healthy children need only home treatment for chickenpox. Home treatment includes resting and taking medicines to reduce fever and itching. Children also can soak in oatmeal baths to help with itching.
Diaper rash is the most common skin problem in babies and young children caused by the skin staying wet, rubbing from the diaper, and contact with chemicals in the urine and stool.
The skin may look red, raw, scalded, or burned. While a diaper rash is uncomfortable, generally it is not a serious problem. Most diaper rashes last about twenty-four hours and can be treated at home. The rash clears up when the diapers are changed more often, careful washing and cleaning of the skin is done, or nonprescription ointments are put on the area.
Croup is a common respiratory problem in young children. It tends to occur in the fall and winter. Its main symptom is a harsh, barking cough. Croup causes swelling and narrowing in the voice box, windpipe, and breathing tubes that lead to the lungs. This can make it hard for your child to breathe. An attack of croup can be scary, but it is rarely serious. Children usually get better in several days with rest and care at home. However, be sure to keep children well hydrated and stay away from …show more content…
smoking.
Ear infections is another common childhood disease because their tubes are smaller and get blocked more easily. The main symptom is an earache. It can be mild, or it can hurt a lot. Babies and young children may be fussy. They may pull at their ears and cry. They may have trouble sleeping. They may also have a fever. You may see thick, yellow fluid coming from their ears. This happens when the infection has caused the eardrum to burst and the fluid flows out. This isn't serious and usually makes the pain go away. The eardrum usually heals on its own. When fluid builds up but doesn't get infected, children often say that their ears just feel plugged. They may have trouble hearing, but their hearing usually returns to normal after the fluid is gone. It may take weeks for the fluid to drain away. Most ear infections go away on their own, although antibiotics are recommended for children under the age of two and for children at high risk for complications. You can treat your child at home with an over-the-counter pain reliever like acetaminophen, a warm washcloth on the ear, and rest. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 20. Your doctor may give you eardrops that can help your child's pain. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label.
Pinkeye is redness and swelling of the lining of the eyelid and eye surface.
Pinkeye is common among children in day care centers and schools. Because pinkeye is often spread from eye to hand to eye, good hand-washing is important. Sharing a washcloth, towel, or other item with a person who has pinkeye can spread the infection. If the pinkeye is caused by bacteria, doctor may prescribe antibiotic eye drops or eye ointment to kill the bacteria. With antibiotic treatment, symptoms usually go away in 2 to 3 days. If the pinkeye is caused by an allergy or chemical, it will not go away until you avoid whatever is causing
it.
Burns, are one of the most common childhood accidental injuries. These include sunburns, electrical burns, and burns caused by stoves, lamps, matches, lighted cigarettes, and fireplaces. Other dangers include hot liquids and steam from a pan, cup, or hot water heater. Burns from bathwater are also common, especially if your water heater is set higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. If your child gets first-degree or second-degree burns, immediately cool the burn with cold running tap water until area free from pain even after remove from water. Removing constricting items such as clothing and jewelry. For large second-degree burns or third-degree burns, call 9-1-1. Then, put a nonstick dressing over the burn to protect the area.
Poisoning from ingesting medicines, shampoo, aftershave, perfume, vitamins, cleaning products, and from exposure to gas appliances such as stoves and heaters. For inhaled poisoning, immediately remove the child into fresh air. Call 9-1-1 and monitor the child’s breathing and be ready to give CPR if needed. For swallowed poisoning, if the child is responsive, call the Poison Control Center immediately and follow its instructions. If the child is unresponsive or in life-threatening condition, call 9-1-1.
Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death among children, and it can happen in bathtubs, toilets, buckets, swimming pools, and areas of open water. If you see your child is drowning, immediately moving the child out of water. If the child is unresponsive, unbreathing and no pulse, start CPR two minutes before call 9-1-1.
Head injuries caused by falls from highchairs, beds, furniture, stairs, slippery floors, and play equipment. Replace any skin flaps and cover the wound with a sterile dressing. Use direct pressure to control bleeding. Then, put a roller or triangle bandage around the child’s head to secure the dressing.
Strangulation caused by necklaces, drawstrings on clothes, baby headbands, strings, ties, and ribbons as well as cords on toys, household appliances, window blinds, and other fixtures. If you ever find your child strangling or suffocating, immediately call 911 and loosen whatever cause the child strangulated. If the child is unresponsive, unbreathing and no pulse, start CPR immediately.
Common Childhood Illnesses and Injuries
HPRS 1304
Ms. Williams
Children are more prone to diseases. They catch disease easily and recover fast too. You must learn to protect your children from diseases and also from many other problems which can be prevented, if you care a little.
Chickenpox is a contagious illness that causes an itchy rash and red spots or blisters all over the body. Chickenpox usually isn't a serious health problem in healthy children. But a child with chickenpox needs to stay home from school. And you may need to miss work in order to care for your child. After your children have had chickenpox, they aren't likely to get it again. But the virus stays in their bodies long after they get over the illness. …show more content…
If the virus becomes active again, it can cause a painful viral infection called shingles. Most healthy children need only home treatment for chickenpox. Home treatment includes resting and taking medicines to reduce fever and itching. Children also can soak in oatmeal baths to help with itching.
Diaper rash is the most common skin problem in babies and young children caused by the skin staying wet, rubbing from the diaper, and contact with chemicals in the urine and stool.
The skin may look red, raw, scalded, or burned. While a diaper rash is uncomfortable, generally it is not a serious problem. Most diaper rashes last about twenty-four hours and can be treated at home. The rash clears up when the diapers are changed more often, careful washing and cleaning of the skin is done, or nonprescription ointments are put on the area.
Croup is a common respiratory problem in young children. It tends to occur in the fall and winter. Its main symptom is a harsh, barking cough. Croup causes swelling and narrowing in the voice box, windpipe, and breathing tubes that lead to the lungs. This can make it hard for your child to breathe. An attack of croup can be scary, but it is rarely serious. Children usually get better in several days with rest and care at home. However, be sure to keep children well hydrated and stay away from …show more content…
smoking.
Ear infections is another common childhood disease because their tubes are smaller and get blocked more easily. The main symptom is an earache. It can be mild, or it can hurt a lot. Babies and young children may be fussy. They may pull at their ears and cry. They may have trouble sleeping. They may also have a fever. You may see thick, yellow fluid coming from their ears. This happens when the infection has caused the eardrum to burst and the fluid flows out. This isn't serious and usually makes the pain go away. The eardrum usually heals on its own. When fluid builds up but doesn't get infected, children often say that their ears just feel plugged. They may have trouble hearing, but their hearing usually returns to normal after the fluid is gone. It may take weeks for the fluid to drain away. Most ear infections go away on their own, although antibiotics are recommended for children under the age of two and for children at high risk for complications. You can treat your child at home with an over-the-counter pain reliever like acetaminophen, a warm washcloth on the ear, and rest. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 20. Your doctor may give you eardrops that can help your child's pain. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label.
Pinkeye is redness and swelling of the lining of the eyelid and eye surface.
Pinkeye is common among children in day care centers and schools. Because pinkeye is often spread from eye to hand to eye, good hand-washing is important. Sharing a washcloth, towel, or other item with a person who has pinkeye can spread the infection. If the pinkeye is caused by bacteria, doctor may prescribe antibiotic eye drops or eye ointment to kill the bacteria. With antibiotic treatment, symptoms usually go away in 2 to 3 days. If the pinkeye is caused by an allergy or chemical, it will not go away until you avoid whatever is causing
it.
Burns, are one of the most common childhood accidental injuries. These include sunburns, electrical burns, and burns caused by stoves, lamps, matches, lighted cigarettes, and fireplaces. Other dangers include hot liquids and steam from a pan, cup, or hot water heater. Burns from bathwater are also common, especially if your water heater is set higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. If your child gets first-degree or second-degree burns, immediately cool the burn with cold running tap water until area free from pain even after remove from water. Removing constricting items such as clothing and jewelry. For large second-degree burns or third-degree burns, call 9-1-1. Then, put a nonstick dressing over the burn to protect the area.
Poisoning from ingesting medicines, shampoo, aftershave, perfume, vitamins, cleaning products, and from exposure to gas appliances such as stoves and heaters. For inhaled poisoning, immediately remove the child into fresh air. Call 9-1-1 and monitor the child’s breathing and be ready to give CPR if needed. For swallowed poisoning, if the child is responsive, call the Poison Control Center immediately and follow its instructions. If the child is unresponsive or in life-threatening condition, call 9-1-1.
Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death among children, and it can happen in bathtubs, toilets, buckets, swimming pools, and areas of open water. If you see your child is drowning, immediately moving the child out of water. If the child is unresponsive, unbreathing and no pulse, start CPR two minutes before call 9-1-1.
Head injuries caused by falls from highchairs, beds, furniture, stairs, slippery floors, and play equipment. Replace any skin flaps and cover the wound with a sterile dressing. Use direct pressure to control bleeding. Then, put a roller or triangle bandage around the child’s head to secure the dressing.
Strangulation caused by necklaces, drawstrings on clothes, baby headbands, strings, ties, and ribbons as well as cords on toys, household appliances, window blinds, and other fixtures. If you ever find your child strangling or suffocating, immediately call 911 and loosen whatever cause the child strangulated. If the child is unresponsive, unbreathing and no pulse, start CPR immediately.