This post will cover some of the most common illnesses that affect children and provide guidance on when it’s necessary to seek medical attention. It will include practical tips for home care and recognizing warning signs that require a pediatrician’s expertise.

Dr. Rahafard’s study examines the frequency of allergens in children with atopic and non-atopic asthma in Gorgan City, Iran. The research involved 96 children aged 1 to 16 and revealed that atopic asthma is more severe, with higher levels of immunoglobulin E and eosinophils compared to non-atopic asthma. The findings underscore the need to identify regional allergens to better manage asthma severity in patients.

Infectious mononucleosis is a disease mainly caused by EpsteinBarr virus. The disease is most frequently observed in children. Acyclovir is a nucleoside
analogue with high in-vitro antiviral activity. The present study was performed to evaluate the
therapeutic effect of oral acyclovir on hospitalized children with infectious mononucleosis.