Signs and symptoms of common childhood illness allergies appropriate responses according to established procedures?
Allergies
Signs and symptoms:
* Sneezing
* Runny nose
* Itchy eyes
* Watery eyes
* Congestion
* Coughing
* Wheezing
* Difficulty breathing
* Hives
* Swelling
* Nausea
* Vomiting
* Diarrhea
Appropriate responses:
* Avoid the allergen if possible.
* If the allergen cannot be avoided, take an antihistamine or other medication to relieve symptoms.
* See a doctor if symptoms are severe or do not improve with medication.
Common childhood illnesses
Colds:
Signs and symptoms:
* Sneezing
* Runny nose
* Congestion
* Coughing
* Sore throat
* Fever
* Headache
* Body aches
* Fatigue
Appropriate responses:
* Rest at home.
* Drink plenty of fluids.
* Use over-the-counter medications to relieve symptoms.
* See a doctor if symptoms are severe or do not improve after 10 days.
Influenza (flu):
Signs and symptoms:
* Fever
* Coughing
* Sore throat
* Headache
* Body aches
* Fatigue
* Weakness
* Nausea
* Vomiting
* Diarrhea
Appropriate responses:
* Rest at home.
* Drink plenty of fluids.
* Use over-the-counter medications to relieve symptoms.
* See a doctor if symptoms are severe or do not improve after 5 days.
Strep throat:
Signs and symptoms:
* Sore throat
* Fever
* Headache
* Body aches
* Fatigue
* Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
* White or yellow spots on the tonsils
Appropriate responses:
* See a doctor for antibiotics.
* Rest at home.
* Drink plenty of fluids.
* Use over-the-counter medications to relieve symptoms.
Chickenpox:
Signs and symptoms:
* Fever
* Headache
* Body aches
* Fatigue
* Loss of appetite
* Itchy rash of red bumps that turn into blisters
Appropriate responses:
* Stay at home and avoid contact with others.
* Drink plenty of fluids.
* Use over-the-counter medications to relieve symptoms.
* See a doctor if symptoms are severe or if you are at risk for complications.
Measles:
Signs and symptoms:
* Fever
* Coughing
* Runny nose
* Red, watery eyes
* Swollen eyelids
* Koplik's spots (small, white spots on the inside of the cheeks)
* Rash of red, flat spots that start on the face and spread to the rest of the body
Appropriate responses:
* Stay at home and avoid contact with others.
* Drink plenty of fluids.
* Use over-the-counter medications to relieve symptoms.
* See a doctor if symptoms are severe or if you are at risk for complications.
Mumps:
Signs and symptoms:
* Fever
* Headache
* Body aches
* Fatigue
* Loss of appetite
* Swollen salivary glands (under the ears)
Appropriate responses:
* Stay at home and avoid contact with others.
* Drink plenty of fluids.
* Use over-the-counter medications to relieve symptoms.
* See a doctor if symptoms are severe or if you are at risk for complications.
Rubella (German measles):
Signs and symptoms:
* Fever
* Headache
* Body aches
* Fatigue
* Loss of appetite
* Mild rash of pink, flat spots that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body
* Swollen lymph nodes
Appropriate responses:
* Stay at home and avoid contact with others.
* Drink plenty of fluids.
* Use over-the-counter medications to relieve symptoms.
* See a doctor if symptoms are severe or if you are at risk for complications.