MY CHILD IS SICK! : expert advice for managing common illnesses and injuries

Like a pediatric phone consultation in book form! Parents of sick or injured children will find clear, evidence-based answers for what to do when their child is sick or injured, allowing them to save time and money while providing the best care for their child. My Child Is Sick features the most common childhood illnesses and injuries with guidance based on the same criteria used by pediatric call centers to determine if a child is best treated at home, the pediatrician’s office, or the emergency department. From pink eye to ear infections and bee stings to vomiting, conditions are explained in easy-to-understand terms, clearly laying out next steps for parents to follow. This new third edition is fully revised and updated and includes COVID-19 information as well as helpful tools like an over-the-counter medication dosing chart. Introduction Using This Book Part 1Fever Symptoms Chapter 1. Fever Chapter 2. Fever: Myths Versus Facts Chapter 3. Fever: How to Take the Temperature Chapter 4. Infection Exposure Questions and Chart Part 2Head or Brain Symptoms Chapter 5. Head Injury Chapter 6. Headache Chapter 7. Crying Child Part 3Eye Symptoms Chapter 8. Eye, Red Without Pus Chapter 9. Eye, Pus or Discharge Chapter 10. Eye Allergy Part 4Ear Symptoms Chapter 11. Earache Chapter 12. Ear, Pulling At or Rubbing Chapter 13. Ear Infection Chapter 14. Earwax Buildup Part 5Nose Symptoms Chapter 15. Colds Chapter 16. Sinus Pain or Congestion Chapter 17. Nose Allergy (Hay Fever) Chapter 18. Nosebleed Part 6Mouth or Throat Symptoms Chapter 19. Sore Throat Chapter 20. Strep Throat Infection Chapter 21. Lymph Nodes, Swollen Chapter 22. Mouth Ulcers Chapter 23. Mouth Injury Chapter 24. Tooth Injury Part 7Lung or Breathing Symptoms Chapter 25. Asthma Attack Chapter 26. Cough Chapter 27. Croup Chapter 28. Influenza, Seasonal Chapter 29. COVID-19, Diagnosed or Suspected Chapter 30. Coughs and Colds: Medicines or Home Remedies? Chapter 31. Antibiotics: When Do They Help? Part 8Abdominal Symptoms Chapter 32. Abdominal Pain Chapter 33. Constipation Chapter 34. Diarrhea Chapter 35. Vomiting With Diarrhea Chapter 36. Vomiting Without Diarrhea Part 9Genital or Urinary Symptoms Chapter 37. Urination Pain Chapter 38. Genital Symptoms, Girls Chapter 39. Genital Symptoms, Boys Part 10Arm or Leg Symptoms Chapter 40. Arm Injury Chapter 41. Arm Pain Chapter 42. Leg Injury Chapter 43. Leg Pain Part 11Skin: Localized Symptoms Chapter 44. Rash or Redness: Localized and Cause Unknown Chapter 45. Cuts, Scrapes, and Bruises (Skin Injury) Chapter 46. Puncture Wound Chapter 47. Skin Foreign Body or Object (Splinters) Chapter 48. Wound Infection Part 12Skin: Widespread Symptoms Chapter 49. Rash or Redness: Widespread and Cause Unknown Chapter 50. Hives Chapter 51. Sunburn Part 13Bites or Stings Chapter 52. Animal or Human Bite Chapter 53. Bee or Yellow Jacket Sting Chapter 54. Mosquito Bite Chapter 55. Tick Bite Part 14Miscellaneous Symptoms Chapter 56. Emergency Symptoms Not to Miss Chapter 57. Immunization Reactions AppendixDrug Dosage Charts Acetaminophen Dosage ChartMedicine for Pain or Fever, Such as Tylenol Ibuprofen Dosage ChartMedicine for Pain or Fever, Such as Advil or Motrin Benadryl Dosage Chart (Diphenhydramine)Medicine for Allergies or Hives Reviewers Prevent unnecessary calls to your office when you share the wisdom of My Child Is Sick! with your parents. The well-organized chapters, condition-specific charts, and clear advice will empower parents to make the right decisions when confronted by common childhood illnesses. Dr. Schmitt's proven guidelines will help parents figure out whether to treat their child at home, call the doctor, or head to the emergency department. Available for purchase at https://shop.aap.org/my-child-is-sick-3rd-edition-paperback/ "[This book] gives you the information you need to make the best decision about your child's health quickly and confidently. You'll have access to the same guidelines used by doctors and nurses on pediatric help lines all over the country--proven advice that has been tested over 25 years on more than 300 million phone calls. With this essential guide at your fingertips, you'll rest east knowing you've made the right call"--Page [4] of cover Describes a variety of symptoms and ailments children may develop and offers guidance on acceptable treatments and when emergency care is required.-- Source other than Library of Congress