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Common Fall Illnesses to Watch Out For

How your pediatricians in Holly Springs, NC, can treat your child’s illness

Fall is here, and so is flu and cold season. When your child starts school, your child will be exposed to bacteria and viruses which can make your child sick. Fortunately, your pediatrician is an expert at diagnosis and treatment of common fall illnesses. Dr. Maria Castro and Dr. Yenny Cruz at StarLight Pediatrics in Holly Springs, NC, provide comprehensive children’s medical services, including treatment of common illnesses.

One of the most common fall illnesses is a fever, which can be an indicator of a viral or bacterial infection. You should bring your child to visit the pediatrician if:

  • Your child is under 4 months old, with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher
  • Your child is over 4 months old and has a temperature of 104 degrees or higher
  • Your child still has a fever after 2 to 3 days

Some common viral illnesses associated with a fever include colds and flu. Signs and symptoms of a cold or the flu include:

  • Nasal and sinus congestion
  • Sore throat and coughing
  • Sneezing and wheezing
  • Overall body aches
  • Lack of energy

Your pediatrician can prescribe antiviral medications to help lessen the severity of symptoms.

Some common bacterial illnesses associated with a fever include an ear infection and strep throat. Your child might have an ear infection if your child is:

  • Experiencing fluid coming from your child’s ears
  • Pulling and tugging at his or her ears
  • Experiencing pain coming from his or her ears

Your child might have strep throat if your child is:

  • Experiencing severe throat irritation or dryness
  • Developing a hoarse voice or unable to talk
  • Developing swelling in the lymph nodes in the neck

Your pediatrician can prescribe antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing the infection, and palliative treatments to help your child feel better.

To learn more about how your pediatrician can treat common illnesses, talk with the experts. Call Dr. Maria Castro and Dr. Yenny Cruz at StarLight Pediatrics in Holly Springs, NC. You can reach them in the office by calling (919) 762-5113, so call now.

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