Bronchial asthma - which inhaler to choose?
The cornerstone of bronchial asthma treatment is the chronic administration of medications to control the course of the disease. Glucocorticosteroid (ICS) preparations are most commonly used as...
Bronchial asthma - pets in a child with asthma
A diagnosis of bronchial asthma in a child usually entails a recommendation to remove all furry animals from the home that may allergise the child and cause exacerbations of the disease.
Bronchial asthma - methods to reduce exposure to house dust mites
House dust mite allergens are an important factor responsible for increasing bronchial hyperresponsiveness and exacerbating asthma symptoms.
Shortness of breath in bronchitis and pneumonia
Lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis and pneumonia) are often accompanied by dyspnoea. It is evidence of large changes in the airways obstructing the passage of air into the alveolar lumen.
Asthmatic dyspnoea - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Recurrent attacks of dyspnoea are a typical part of the clinical picture of bronchial asthma. Dyspnoea attacks in asthma can be triggered by very different factors. They usually occur at night and in...
Allergy in a child - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Allergy is a condition that is largely genetically determined. In particular, it concerns the so-called type I allergic reaction, associated with the production of specific IgE antibodies (atopy).
Urticaria - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
It is a syndrome in which pink or porcelain-white blisters appear on the skin surface with swelling and usually significant itching. The name comes from the fact that the skin lesions resemble the...
Selected heart defects in children - tetralogy of Fallot
The next in the series of articles presenting the most common heart defects in children discusses a complex congenital defect called tetralogy of Fallot. The typical clinical picture of the disease...
Acquired hypothyroidism - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Hypothyroidism is a medical condition resulting from a decrease in the amount of secreted thyroid hormones that does not cover the body's need for these hormones. Acquired hypothyroidism is usually...
Helicobacter pylori - part 2: clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment
Second part of an article on Helicobacter pylori infection in children. The clinical picture of the infection and various methods of diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori are discussed. Current principles...
Pinworms - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
The human pinworm is a parasite of the large intestine and is only found in humans. The pinworm is easily transmitted by food or inhalation, through dirty hands, contaminated food or dust.
Roundworm - a worm that travels from the gut to the lungs - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
It is the most common gastrointestinal worm in the world. The human roundworm belongs to the group of roundworms. Humans become infected by accidentally ingesting water or food contaminated with...
Habitual constipation in children - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Habitual constipation is defined as constipation resulting from repeated, deliberate refraining from passing stool (defecation). It is one of the most common mechanisms for the development of...
Stool constipation in an infant - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Constipation is a problem typically experienced by older children, but can sometimes start as early as infancy.
Leukocytosis - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Leukocytosis is defined as an increase in the level of white blood cells (leukocytes, white blood cells- WBC) in a peripheral blood count test.
The common cold in pregnancy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A feeling of general weakness accompanied by symptoms of an incipient upper respiratory tract infection.
Scarlet fever (scarlet fever) - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
This is an infectious disease caused by group A beta-haemolytic streptococci. The bacteria produce exotoxins, with erythrogenic toxin being responsible for the onset of skin symptoms. The incubation...
Immune disorders - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
The human body has various defence mechanisms against infections and other agents. These mechanisms include systemic immunity (humoral and cellular) and local immunity.
Heart defects - a compendium for parents
Every parent fears the detection of various congenital defects in their child, including heart defects. The terms "heart murmur" or "cyanosis" arouse understandable fear. This article, written by a...
Urination during pregnancy - what to do?
Increased vaginal discharge occurring during pregnancy.
