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Pertussis whooping cough

… spells that often end with a whooping sound before the next breath. The cough of pertussis can last several months and … a person gag or spit out mucous, and make it hard to take a breath. In babies, pertussis can cause periods of apnea in which their breathing is interrupted. Babies less than 6 months old, …
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Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… or make sucking noises Turn their head toward the person holding them, often with their mouth open. This is called … a registered nurse or dietitian. Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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Facts about influenza the flu

… Avoid smoking and ask others not to smoke in the house Breathe moist air from a hot shower or from a sink filled … provider if your symptoms get worse, such as shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chest pain or signs of dehydration (such as …
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Your childs development from birth to 3 years

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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… fever sore muscles headaches nausea vomiting shortness of breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds up in your lungs, making it harder to breathe. In North America, about 1 out of 3 people with HPS … sending virus particles into the air where they can be breathed in. In rare cases, it may be spread through small …
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Measles

… very contagious and spreads easily. When an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes, the virus spreads through the … the air for several hours. You can become infected when you breathe in these droplets or touch objects contaminated with …
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Managing constipation with diet adults

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Reye syndrome

… Unusual sleepiness or lack of energy Diarrhea and rapid breathing in infants and toddlers Persistent vomiting in … child’s life. Treatment includes reducing brain swelling, preventing damage to the liver and other organs and …
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Allergy safe adult care facilities

… reaction. The most dangerous symptoms include difficultly breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxsis can include any of the following: Breathing : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, throat tightness, hoarse …
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Tick bites and disease