Patient Education Library

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

A disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus; the illness is commonly known as mono.

Fiber is an important nutrient that most children (and parents) are not getting enough of each day. As parents, you do your best to feed your family healthy foods, but you may need help with choosing good sources of fiber. Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about fiber.

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

Through the bite of an infected mosquito. West Nile disease may also be spread by blood transfusion and organ donation.

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)

Herpes simplex virus, canker sores, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, and thrush

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

A viral illness with swelling of one or more of the salivary glands

Rinsing the nose with salt water can help wash out dust and mucus. The water also rinses out germs and pollen.

Nasal congestion can be the worst part of a cold for young children. It can keep your baby from feeding and sleeping well.

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.