Diaper dermatitis is the most common skin problem in infancy. It occurs in half of all diaper-wearing infants and children. It is typically caused by irritation of skin from being in contact with urine and feces, and the fact that some candida species tend to normally reside in our skin. These are the two most…
Asthma is a common illness that affects mainly lower airway structures. Its incidence varies widely since it is largely affected by environmental factors. Exposure to environmental toxins such as air pollutants and tobacco smoke, contribute directly and indirectly to airway inflammation, a large component of this disease and the so called “asthma attack”. When a…
“Colicky baby” is a term that can generate confusion. The phrase baby colic is certainly misleading; it seems to imply that the infant is crying due to a GI disorder or pain when that is not really the cause. Infantile Colic refers to an infant who cries often for prolonged periods without an apparent reason…