Health
Allergy to dust in children
Domestic dust is present in almost all environments in which we live. Children can come into contact with this dust at home, at school, in department stores and inhale without realizing it. Just 2 milligrams of mites per gram of powder are enough to sensitize an allergic child, and 10 milligrams per
Ambidextrous children
The development of laterality is an evolutionary fact that consists of the child's inclination to systematically use one of the two symmetrical parts of the body. There are children who are equally skilled with both hands and are able to perform tasks with both with the same degree of effectiveness
Amblyopia in children: patch vs visual therapy
Amblyopia can be treated in different ways. Really the most extended treatment or perhaps the most known parents is the treatment through the patch, that is, the total occlusion. It is about trying that the good eye receives absolutely no light, so that the bad eye can try to see well and therefore
Amblyopia or lazy eye in childhood
The amb amblyopic child is one who has an eye with which he does not see correctly, that is, he does not see objects or letters clearly. Amblyopia is known colloquially as a lazy eye. In Guiainfantil.com we tell you how it can be detected in children that there is a lazy eye, since it does not seem
An accessory for your baby's car seat that can be deadly
The baby car seat is a staple item. This product, despite being designed for the safety of babies, can become a risk due to misuse, incorrect installation or unapproved accessories. We interviewed the child safety consultant and Childprofeer, Eduardo Medina who explains to Guiainfantil.com that any
An effective remedy to prevent otitis in babies
Otitis is one of the most common diseases in childhood and one of those that causes more visits to the pediatrician. In general, otitis is caused by a cold or other infection of the upper tract, and is caused by an inflammation of the middle ear due to the accumulation of mucus. This accumulation ca
Angelman syndrome in childhood
Angelman syndrome is a rare disease, whose main physical characteristic may be an almost permanent smile , which gives these children a happy appearance. Precisely for this reason they have been called marionette children (puppet children). Considered a rare disease, Angelman syndrome is a neurodeve
Angiomas on the baby's skin
Angiomas are colored spots, usually red, that appear on the baby's skin at birth or a little later. It is normal for them to disappear on their own, as the child grows they tend to disappear, but they can also be treated with drugs, with laser or with surgery, in some cases. There are several types
Anisakis in children
Fish is a product with many and very attractive nutritional properties, so it is highly recommended that it be part of the diet of children and adults with a frequency of, at least, a couple of times to the week. However, some fish can transmit anisakis, a parasite that can cause an allergic reactio
Ankle sprain in children. Causes and treatment
There is no problem in the frenetic activity of children. They play, jump, run and better still do it, because that is a sign of vitality and good health. But being in constant movement has its risks, such as ankle sprains que, which are the most frequent injuries in children. Almost everyone, small
Answers to some questions about children's allergies
Children's allergies increase over the years. There are many types of allergy: pollen. to the sun, to mites, to a food ... Each of them develops different symptoms and needs a specific treatment. María Niella , president of Histasan, Madrilenian Association of Food Allergies (Spain), answers some qu
Antihistamines in pregnancy
With the arrival of spring, allergy cases increase: rhinitis, respiratory difficulties, dermatitis. What happens if we are pregnant and have allergies? Can we take antihistamines to alleviate the discomfort they cause in pregnancy? Most antihistamines are contraindicated during pregnancy although th
Antiseptics and children: what are they and how do they act on wounds?
When a skin wound occurs, the organism is exposed to different risks related to microorganisms, since the skin no longer acts as a protective barrier when its continuity breaks. Therefore, germs can penetrate the interior of the body through the wound and colonize the area. Thus, when the number of
Antiseptics to heal the wounds of children
We live surrounded by germs, although most of them are controlled by the defense systems that exist in the skin and mucous membranes, but when a wound or a cut occurs in the skin and it opens, germs can enter the human body and cause an infection. To avoid it, it is essential to use an antiseptic th
Anxiety and stress in children. Why it occurs
When the child is subjected to a series of important changes in his life, he can be irritable, nervous, upset and overwhelmed by the situation. We say then that the child suffers a picture of stress and anxiety. The reasons can be very varied and the consequences very different in each child. Learn
Aphonia in children
Voice is a fundamental tool of communication that we use daily, both adults and children. The disorders that affect the vocal cords and prevent us from having good oral health especially affect children and young people, since it requires a language education and a care of the parts of our body that
Apraxia or speech difficulty in a child
Apraxia is defined as the inability in children and adults to perform coordinated movements without a cause of physical origin. Its origin is in the brain and nervous system. The child who suffers is unable to carry out tasks or movement despite understanding the order, be willing to carry out the t
Asthma in children, educational videos and tips
Asthma in children is a common disease that appears since childhood. The most recognizable symptoms are respiratory distress with prolonged and wheezing aspiration. This chronic bronchial disease affects more and more children, limiting them to physical activities that require greater effort and, th
Asthma in pregnancy. Symptoms and treatment
Good control of asthma during pregnancy is essential for all asthmatic women who wish to face their pregnancy without complications. Dr. Olga Cortés , from the AEPap Respiratory Tract Group, offers us the best advice so that asthma does not affect your baby on the way and ensures that asthma drugs a
Astigmatism in babies and children. What is it?
Astigmatism is a refractive error of the eye, that is, a graduation. This vision disorder is due, very usually and, especially in children especially, to the shape of the eye. Normally the cornea and lens of the eye are curved and have the same curvature in all directions. This is what makes it poss
