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Home Management


A parent should call the doctor if the child has any symptoms that are out of the ordinary, including (but not limited) to:

  • Any fever of 101F or higher
  • Any signs of a flu or cold
  • Shortness of breath
  • Severe diarrhea
  • Blood in the urine or stools
  • Trouble urinating

Home Management for Preventing Infection

Tracking Neutrophils. Parents should track their child's absolute neutrophil count. This measurement for the amount of white blood cells is an important gauge of a child's ability to fight i...

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Expert & Community Posts

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ADHD and Sleepiness
By Dr. Ballas , Health Expert

...the discussion of the frustration in diagnosing a child with ADHD, I'd like to comment on the... Read more »

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Fresh Support for Fruits and Veggies
By Ellen Haas , Health Expert

...did infomercials promoting healthy food choices to children. This is a welcome next step where... Read more »

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Does Your Child Need a Tutor?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Normal 0     Children with ADHD frequently struggle in school on a daily basis. They may have... Read more »

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Do Fall Babies Get More Asthma? Who Knows
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...infection-control measures, such as staying away from sick children and washing their hands... Read more »

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Getting a Handle on Your Child's Fall Nasal Allergies
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...treatment for nasal allergies, in both adults and children, has been oral medication, in the... Read more »

Health Guide

Helping Children with ADD get to Sleep
Children with ADD/ADHD sometimes have a hard time falling asleep. They may toss and turn or they may just not be able to shut down their thoughts long enough for sleep to come. In the summer months,... Read more »
ADHD and Sleep Disorders
...Recent debates have questioned whether sleep disturbances may be the more accurate diagnosis in some children diagnosed with ADHD or whether lack of sleep is a cause of ADHD. Many people with... Read more »
Children with ADD/ADHD: When to See a Doctor
ADD/ADHD is difficult to diagnose in young children.  All children develop at their own pace: while one child may reach milestones such as walking at a certain age, another child may not walk until... Read more »
Finding a Summer Camp for Your Child with ADHD
Are you considering sending your child with ADHD off to summer camp this year? If so, you may have many questions. Is your child ready to attend an overnight camp? Should you choose a camp... Read more »
Summertime and Children with ADHD
Children look forward to the long days of summer. There is no schoolwork, no homework to complete, just time for playing. Parents raising children with ADHD are faced with a dilemma. They know their... Read more »

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Medications

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