Common medical presentations in children in general practice.

Simple upper respiratory infections in children can often lead to prompt attention situations like BRONCHIOLITIS , CROUP etc etc.
Usually in the age group under 1 year old.
Starts with symptoms of runny nose,cough and lead to Throat infection and can lead to complications like CROUP or Bronchiolitis ,which can be life threatening if not treated appropriately at an appropriate time.
There is no immunisation to prevent this medical condition.Most of these are of viral origin and does not need any antibiotics unless it is associated with bacterial infection like middle ear infection.
Please do see your GP for the assessment of the children even with mild flu symptoms.

Dr Bhalla.