ENT-Audiology, Flu, Norton Childrens Medical Group

What to do about a toddler coughing at night

Qué hacer con un niño pequeño que tose por la noche A toddler coughs when lying down? Maybe didn’t cough at all during the day, or not cough much, but started coughing at night? The reason is that mucus from the sinuses drains into the throat while your toddler is horizontal, triggering the cough. Asthma…

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Flu, Norton Childrens Medical Group

How to treat a fever – a pediatrician’s answer

Winter brings the holidays, time with family and friends and lower temperatures outside. It also brings cold and flu season. Even the common cold can cause a dreaded phenomenon: a fever. Developing a fever is the body’s natural response to infection from viruses or bacteria. A fever is a good sign that our immune system…

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Flu, Infectious Disease, Newsjacking, Norton Childrens Medical Center, Norton Childrens Medical Group, Norton Community Medical Associates, Prevention & Wellness

Bad Australian flu season could spell trouble in U.S.

Australia just experienced one of its worst flu seasons on record, and experts are warning this could mean an early and rough flu season for the United States. Flu season in Australia usually spans from June to September and peaks in August. Officials say it started early this year, however, and the number of confirmed…

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Flu, Norton Childrens Medical Group, Prevention & Wellness

It’s not too late for a flu shot that can at least ease symptoms

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect families across the nation. Flu season is upon us, and pediatricians are reminding families that there is still time to get kids a flu shot. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly recommends children receive their flu vaccinations by the end of October. This includes all eligible kids 6 months and…

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Flu, Infectious Disease, Norton Childrens Medical Group

Flu season already? Flu cases showing up early in Kentucky

Flu season usually gets underway in October, but local pediatricians are already seeing cases. Last year, a record number of kids died from the flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu is more dangerous for children than the common cold. Hospitals see an average of 20,000 children under age…

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Emergency Medicine, Flu, Norton Childrens Hospital, Norton Childrens Medical Center

What to look for if mild flu symptoms become an emergency

If you are mildly ill with the flu, there’s no need to go to the emergency room. You can visit a Norton Immediate Care Center, see your health provider or schedule a Norton eCare visit. If you have the flu, your health provider will give you a plan to get better. It will include staying…

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Flu, Immediate Care Centers, Norton Childrens Medical Group

Is it a cold or the flu?

Signs and symptoms Influenza Cold Symptom onset Abrupt Gradual Fever Usually; lasts 3-4 days Rare Aches Usually; often severe Slight Chills Fairly common Uncommon Fatigue, weakness Usual Sometimes Sneezing Sometimes Common Stuffy nose Sometimes Common Sore throat Sometimes Common Chest discomfort, cough Common; can be severe Mild to moderate; hacking cough Headache Common Rare  …

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Allergy and Immunology, ENT-Audiology, Flu, Infectious Disease, New Mom, Norton Childrens Medical Group

Dry cough in kids and other coughs explained

Spanish version: https://nortonchildrens.com/news/explicacion-de-la-tos-seca-en-ninos-y-otras-toses/ A kid’s cough can be a sign of a simple cold or something more serious that needs medical attention. Here are six types of coughs, including dry coughs in kids, and how to handle them. Dry cough in kids Also called a hacking cough; if it persists after a cold, it likely…

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