Ask Claire: Are Decongestants Dangerous?
I used to give my son a decongestant whenever he was sick, but now my pediatrician says I shouldn't. Why? It made him feel better!
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4 Drug-Free Cold Cures
All-natural remedies for the sniffles
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Why Kids Get Sicker at Night
7 nighttime-symptoms and how to help -- fast!
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A Guide to Kids' Coughs
What's that sound? This chart helps decipher your child's coughs
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4 Germ-Fighting Tips
Secrets to keeping your child healthy all season long
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Treating a Cough with Honey
Honey may cut down on your child's nighttime hacking
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Treating Colds Without Medication
Even though infant meds are now frowned upon, your baby need not suffer through the sniffles
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Voluntarily Withdrawn Cough and Cold Medications
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No Cough and Cold Meds - Now What?
How to soothe your infant's cold symptoms without drugs
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Colds, Coughs, and Ear Infections
Ways to help your kid recover faster, and how to tell if it's something more serious
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Cold-and-Flu Old Wives' Tales
The 7 myths every mom should ignore
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Sick-Day Survival Tips
How to hold down the fort when your child is home sick
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The Bug Decoder
Is it just a cold -- or more serious? How to tell, and help your child feel better
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Ask Dr. Sears: Immune System Boosters
My child has a weak immune system. He was born prematurely, and I believe this is the cause. He is constantly sick, and his colds last for at least two weeks. What can I do to help boost his immune system?
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The Flu: A Family Survival Guide
Precautions to help safeguard everyone in your family this winter
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Stop Those Germs!
How to break the cycle of never-ending colds and flu, and keep everyone in your family healthier this winter
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Ask Dr. Sears: Does Winter Bring Colds?
What Really Matters to Moms
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Decoding Coughs
Decoding Coughs
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5 Simple Ways To Prevent Illness
Strengthening your family's health
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Medicine Made Easy
Medicine Made Easy
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Nourishing A Sick Kid
Feeding your child when she's sick can be a challenge
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