Medical Conditions - Childrens Medical Conditions

Childhood Medical Conditions Information

Asphyxia

Medical Conditions Information

Asphyxia: Asphyxia is the medical condition of being deprived of oxygen due to interference with the oxygen supply of the blood. Asphyxiation can occur from cold, drowning, choking, smoke inhalation, trauma, noxious gases or neonatorum in a new born child. First aid resuscitation treatment for asphyxia may involve use of the Heimlich Maneuver to dislodge foreign objects from the air passageway and artificial respiration to maintain respiratory movements by artificial means.

Chickenpox

Childrens Medical Conditions

Chickenpox: Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a commonly encountered childhood disease. Chickenpox disease is caused by the herpes varicella zoster virus, the same virus responsible for shingles. Chickenpox symptoms include a rash on the face and body accompanied by a low grade fever. Chickenpox is spread by airborne droplets and is considered a very contagious infectious disease. In most cases, rest is all that is required for chickenpox treatment and most patients recover with ten days.