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Measles is an infectious viral disease causing fever and a red rash on the skin, typically occurring in childhood. Measles is cause by Rubeola Virus that can destroy respiratory tract that can spread all over your kids body system. Rubeola, is also called the 10-day measles or  red measles. According to Dr. Ruby Constantino ng DOH, there are almost 2 million Filipino kids that are high risk of having measles due to lack of immunization. Measles are airborne so it is easily transmitted to your child. Having your child regular vaccination will help them to catch this disease. Remember if there is also an outbreak, don't go to places that is crowded. And if you really need to go out remember to wash your hands and gargle when you got home before kissing or touching your child.  Signs of Measles High Fever which begins about 10-12 days after exposure to the virus, and lasts 4-7days Runny nose Dry Cough Inflamed Eyes Sore Throat Koplik's spots - it is a...

Pneumonia is the inflammation of the lung. It takes 1 to 3 days or as long as 7 to 10 days for symptoms to appear. How severe pneumonia is and how long it lasts depend on your age and health; Whether bacteria or a virus caused the pneumonia; How quickly you treat it.; or your immune systems. The symptoms of pneumonia is commonly after cold or other illness, baby seems suddenly worse with increase fever, productive cough, rapid breathing, blueness, wheezy, raspy or difficult breathing, and abdominal bloating and pain. The cause of pneumonia is a various organisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses  and protozoa as well as ass irritation from a chemical or other inhaled substance or object. How to Prevent Pneumonia? There are a number of steps you can take to help prevent getting pneumonia. Stop Smoking Avoid people who have infections that sometimes lead to pneumonia Stay away from people who have colds, flu, or other respiratory tract infections If you haven't ha...

A fever is a good thing. It means your child's immune system is doing it's job by fighting an underlying cold or another infection. The brain commands the body's temperature to rise, which in turn directs the white blood cells to attack and destroy invading viruses and bacteria. FIRST RESPONSE As a parent, what you should do about a fever depends largely on your child's age and the reading. If he's less than three months old, anything above 38ºC warrants a quick call to the doctor. Because an infants immune system isn't fully developed, he's vulnerable to potentially life-threatening infections like bacterial meningitis and pneumonia , and an elevated body temperature is often the only symptom. Between three and six months, your child needs to be examined by his pediatrician once his fever hits 38.3ºC, says Steven Shelov, M.D., editor-in-chief of American Academy of Pediatrics' Caring for your Baby and Young Child. Once your child is older t...

Every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. According of Dr. Virend Somers, a cardiologist from the Mayo Clinic, "most heart attacks occur in the day, generally between 6AM and noon". The majority of people, about 60%, who had a heart attack during their sleep, did not wake up. However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep . According to National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, "Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They often occur 5 to 30 times or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound." Cold water solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion of food. Once this 'sludge...