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Tetanus – Tics

Tetanus (lockjaw) is an acute infectious disease that causes muscle spasms and con­vulsions. The spasms of the jaw muscles make it difficult to open the mouth, which is why this disease is called...

Rash – Roseola

Rash. Since it is difficult to tell a mild, relatively harmless rash from a serious one, consult a doctor if your child develops a rash which persists and continues to spread, es­pecially if the...

Cyanosis – Cysts

Cyanosis is a bluish coloring of the skin and lips that results from a lack of oxygen in the blood. A "blue baby" has cyanosis be­cause a congenital (present at birth) heart defect interferes with...

Colds – Coma

Colds. Sneezing, a stopped-up or runny nose, sore throat, and a cough usually are signs of the "common cold," a malady with which parents are all too familiar. Children under 2 years old usually get...

Choking – Chorea

Choking. A child may choke from acciden­tally breathing food or other objects into the windpipe. If the child is coughing violently but can still breathe, go to the nearest hos­pital immediately. If...