Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Mononucleosis (mono) is a viral infection of the lymph nodes. Main symptoms are sore throat and widespread swollen lymph nodes

Bites from a mosquito cause itchy, red bumps. Often they look like a hive.

Symptoms triggered by a spinning, rocking or rolling motions. The main symptoms are dizziness and nausea

Symptoms that occur with travel to a high altitude. Starts at 8,000 feet (2400 meters) above sea level or higher. Also called Altitude Sickness.

Injuries to the lips and mouth. Includes inner cheeks and the roof of the mouth (hard and soft palate)

Painful, shallow ulcers (sores) on the lining of the mouth. Found on the gums, inner lips, inner cheeks, or tongue

A feeling that vomiting might occur and feeling “sick to the stomach” (queasy). Vomiting has not occurred. That symptom is covered in the Vomiting handout. Stomach pain is not present. That symptom is covered in the Abdominal Pain handout.

Pain or discomfort in the back, side or front of the neck. Includes minor muscle strain from neck overuse

Questions about flying or mountain travel with a newborn baby.

Common questions asked about the normal newborn’s appearance and body

Common questions asked about normal birthmarks in newborns. Note: Rashes such as baby acne are not covered here.

How infections and other serious diseases can present in newborns

Common questions asked about normal skin rashes in newborns. Note: Mongolian spots and birthmarks are not covered here.

Common questions asked about newborn noises, reflexes and behaviors. These are normal and not signs of illness.

An allergic reaction of the nose. Main symptoms are an itchy nose, clear discharge and sneezing.

Child put a foreign body (FB) in their nose. The child tells the parent or the parent see a strange object in child’s nose. Your doctor or nurse says it is safe to try to remove it at home. That’s only helpful for small, harmless objects.