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Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)

What is a nosebleed? A nosebleed is bleeding from the delicate nasal membranes inside the nose, caused by broken blood vessels. The...

Dr Claudine DeMunter

Jul 23, 20203 min read

During winter the skin is particularly susceptible to the cold weather and the dry air. This can result in the skin showing signs of...

GUEST

Dec 11, 20191 min read

Every day children under the age of five, which is the most vulnerable age, are admitted to hospital with serious burns. A burn can be...

Dr Claudine DeMunter

Nov 6, 20193 min read

Inquisitive kids will try to eat anything - the good, the bad and the poisonous! What to do? About half of incidents reported to...

Dr Claudine DeMunter

Oct 10, 20192 min read

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Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis) is term used to describe the breathing sounds that children make when they have an upper airway...

Dr Claudine DeMunter

Apr 12, 20192 min read

Winter is a time for very cold weather, with crisp, cold days, and stunningly beautiful days with potentially lots of ice and snow, which...

Dr Andy Raffles

Oct 17, 20213 min read

One of the most important jobs you have as a parent or grandparent is keeping your child safe when your child is a passenger in a...

Dr Andy Raffles

Oct 17, 20214 min read

Helping families find their way to a healthier lifestyle A healthy lifestyle is essential in childhood to support growth and development...

Dr Julie Lanigan

Oct 17, 20214 min read